Eddie Hardin MBA E.M.,C

Experience

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  The University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2014

  Student Football Equipment Manager

  Responsibilities include:• Setting Up Practice field•Tearing Down Practice setup after practice.•Maintain practice Helmets and shoulder pads.•Wash, dry, and return practice loops to players.•Setting up GameDay sidelines to preference.•Ball boy during game day regulation.• Loaded semi-truck to go to and from game day locations.• Assisted the University of Pittsburgh during the 2013 BBVA Compass Bowl with practices and laundry.

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  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Training Camp Internship

  Responsibilities include:•Assist the Special Teams coordinator with drills and retrieve footballs.•scrub and maintain footballs.• help with inventory of gear for coaches and players•Assist in laundry retrieval and replacement.•ran cords for coaches headset during games.

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  Birmingham Blaze Football

  Feb 2015 - May 2015

  Volunteer Equipment Manager

  Responsibilities include:•Maintain football helmets and shoulder pads•Assist Team Owner in practice and game day necessities.•Assist coaching staff in day to day practices.

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  Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  Jul 2015 - Sept 2015

  Training Camp Internship

  •Heat pressing gear for coaches and players•Practice set-up and clean up•Laundry retriever/distributor •Any tasks asked of mePosition worked with: Defensive line

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  Lafayette College

  Sept 2015 - May 2016

  Equipment Manager Intern

  Responsible for reporting to the head equipment manager and working alongside to create a smooth day. I would be responsible for checking helmet hardware and change any hardware that was rusted. I assist with setting up for practices and game day sidelines. I am also in charge of making sure laundry is kept up with and set out each night for lifts and practice. With this internship I am learning the business side of equipment including forecasting and purchasing equipment needs.

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  Atlanta Falcons

  Jul 2016 - Sept 2016

  Equipment Manager Intern

  Equipment Manager Internship for the Atlanta Falcons beginning on July 18th rather than June as posted. I was hired to assist the equipment room in various needs to help training camp needs run smoothly.

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  Georgia State University

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  •Meet with coaches to get apparel and equipment orders.•Work alongside BSN Sports to create PO's for orders to be shipped• Receive orders and organize shipments according to sport and date ordered.• Work alongside It's All Custom in Atlanta, Georgia to get logos made up with silk screen printing and embroidery that fits the licensing approval.• Assist in the transition from Nike to Under Armour.• Work with men's basketball team to get laundry done and ready for the next game. Show less

  • Equipment Manager

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Interim Assistant Equipment Manager

    Sept 2016 - Feb 2017
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  USA Football

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Equipment Manager

  From July 9, 2017 to July 23, 2017 I will be involved with USA Football as an equipment manager for the developmental games. I am in charge of fitting helmets and shoulder pads, distribution and collecting laundry before and after practice as well as assisting with events designated to USA Football.

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  Tennessee State University

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Assistant Equipment Manager for football operations, in addition I oversee Women's Volleyball and Softball equipment.• Order, Receive, Inventory, and shelve Adidas products• Supervise 4 student managers for football•Assist with football practice operations•Daily day to day tasks of ensuring a smooth running equipment room.

  • Director of Equipment Operations

    Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Assistant Equipment Manager

    Aug 2017 - Jun 2018
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  USA Football

  Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

  International Bowl Equipment Manager

  My main responsibility includes safety of the player. During the International bowl my tasks include fitting players for helmets and shoulder pads and ensuring the equipment was adequate the duration of the time used. In addition to equipment duties, I assisted with making Gatorade and bringing out whatever necessary to keep the players hydrated to continue play.

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  USA Football

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2019

  International Bowl Equipment Manager
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  Birmingham Iron

  Feb 2019 - Apr 2019

  Assistant Equipment Manager
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  USA Football

  Jun 2019 - Jun 2019

  Equipment Manager

  2 week camp for high school and middle school athletes. I serve as one of three equipment managers for the camp. This will be my fourth event for USA Football.

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  Cleveland State University

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2021

  Assistant Equipment Manager
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  USA Football

  Jul 2021 - Jul 2021

  Equipment Manager

  Served as the equipment manager for July 5-7 2021 US National Team Training Camp. I assisted Riddell reps with fitting over 300 athletes with helmets and shoulder pads. During the event I was responsible for seeing through that helmet and shoulder pad equipment was up to par, no athletes wore tinted visors, and back plates were properly covered. End of camp, I assist with retrieving checked out equipment from athletes to be sent back to Riddell to be cleaned and reconditioned for next USA Football events. Show less

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  Liberty University

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Assistant Director of Equipment Services
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  University of Alabama at Birmingham

  Jan 2022 - now

  Director of Equipment Operations

  I am the Director of Equipment Operations for the athletics department. I oversee the ordering, inventory, and upkeep of equipment for the Olympic sports equipment room and 17 sports.

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  USA Football

  Jun 2024 - Jul 2024

  Equipment Manager

  Equipment Manager for the 2024 IFAF U20 Tackle Football United States National Team from June 15 till July 1st, 2024.