Mark Pennington

Experience

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  University of West Florida

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Event & Facility Operations Intern

  Worked directly under the associate Athletic Director handling the operations of all UWF athletic events and planning for fall sport seasons. Assisted with facility maintenance and upkeep. Provided support in the development of the UWF facility master plan involving planning for an on-campus football stadium. Managed the UWF summer high school football camps.

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  NCAA

  May 2019 - May 2019

  NCAA DII Softball Championship Operations Staff

  Coordinated operations for the host school of the 2019 DII Softball Pensacola regional and super regional. Served as the host for all game officials, NCAA site representatives, and visiting teams.Responsible for facility set up and break down.

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  University Athletic Association Inc

  Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  Athletic Business Office Intern

  Calculated, recorded, and assisted with scholarship distributions for student-athletes.Reported Opportunity Fund payments to the SEC and reconciled the payments to the General Ledger.Analyzed and updated team travel budget spreadsheets for teams to use for the 2019-2020 season. Maintained taxable income and tax calculations for international students to assist with 1042-S reporting.Gained experience and familiarity in NetSuite, an Enterprise Resource Planning system.

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  Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School

  Jun 2020 - Jul 2020

  Athletics Intern

  Helped facilitate the CMHS athletics return to play from the COVID-19 hiatusConducted daily COVID-19 screenings on student-athletes for workoutsServed as an offensive assistant coach for the varsity football teamUpdated and replace inventory of athletic equipmentHelped ensure compliance with FHSAA rules (including COVID-19 specific rules) Other administrative tasks

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  University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  Aug 2020 - Mar 2023

  • Worked closely with the Associate AD for Football, Director of Football Operations, and Director of Player Development to support the day-to-day operations of the Carolina Football program.• Managed team travel details for away games as a part of the advance travel, includingreviewing BEO’s, working with hotels on all logistics of team travel weekend, ground and air transport, game/stadium logistics, meals, scheduling, movie theaters, and any other vendors.• Worked with the Director of Player Development on student-athlete housing, grant-inaid, game tickets, leadership and professional development, and general support for athletes.• Oversaw the program’s TeamWorks™ site to facilitate communication and information to all involved in the program.• Provided support in on-campus recruiting efforts including official and unofficial visits, junior days, and other events.• Assisted with the admissions and onboarding process for incoming student-athletes and their transition to campus. • Other duties as assigned, including special projects with Senior Advisors to the Head Coach (Pro Day, Walk-on Tryouts, Summer Camps), team bonding and leadership events, banquets, and more. Show less • Worked closely with the Associate AD for Football, Director of Football Operations, and Director of Player Development to support the day-to-day operations of the Carolina Football program.• Managed team travel details for away games as a part of the advance travel, includingreviewing BEO’s, working with hotels on all logistics of team travel weekend, ground and air transport, game/stadium logistics, meals, scheduling, movie theaters, and any other vendors.• Worked with the Director of Player Development on student-athlete housing, grant-inaid, game tickets, leadership and professional development, and general support for athletes.• Oversaw the program’s TeamWorks™ site to facilitate communication and information to all involved in the program.• Provided support in on-campus recruiting efforts including official and unofficial visits, junior days, and other events.• Assisted with the admissions and onboarding process for incoming student-athletes and their transition to campus. • Other duties as assigned, including special projects with Senior Advisors to the Head Coach (Pro Day, Walk-on Tryouts, Summer Camps), team bonding and leadership events, banquets, and more. Show less

  • Football Operations Assistant

    May 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Football Operations Graduate Assistant

    Jun 2021 - May 2022

  • Athletic Event Management Assistant

    Aug 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Graduate Teaching Fellow

    Aug 2020 - May 2021
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  University of Pittsburgh

  Mar 2023 - now

  • Assist Assistant Athletic Director in the day-to-day tasks of the football program. • Serve as officials liaison and manage officials reports and studies. • Assist with the production of yearly Winner’s Manual and possible Bowl Manual. • Keep staff aware of the current news of opponents. • Manage the Teamworks calendar for CARA log purposes. • Coordinate Student-Athlete travel to bowl site and reimbursement. • Liaison for visiting coaches for summer camps. • Maintain the staff room and daily TV calendars (Roster Board, Calendar, etc…) • Assist new hires with obtaining clearances and completing the onboarding process. • Oversee hiring of Pitt football student-athletes and students through the University hiring process to work all Summer Camps. • Track and inform the staff of upcoming practice visitors (NFL Scouts, HS Coaches, Alumni, Donors, etc.) • Any other duties as assigned by Head Coach, Associate AD for Football Administration, Assistant AD for Football. Show less

  • Director of Football Operations

    May 2024 - now

  • Assistant Director of Football Operations

    Mar 2023 - May 2024