Derek Griesdorn

Experience

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  Cardboard Heroes

  Oct 2003 - Jun 2008

  Sales Associate

  - Coordinate Internet, store and eBay sales requests selling thousands of sports items worth more than $125,000 in monthly sales- Assist in coordinating autograph sessions for 30+ athletes- Trained over 30 new employees on selling merchandise, store practices, policies, and procedures

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  Arizona State University Athletic Department

  May 2007 - Aug 2007

  Equipment Management Intern

  Received inventory, and distributed clothing and equipment to 85 football players and coaches and over 60 other varsity athletesAccurately assisted in managing inventory of $200,000 on incoming equipmentLaundered and repaired all uniforms for coaches, players, and staffAided in the upkeep of protective equipment for game and practice use Assisted over 15 coaches with daily needs and equipment help

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  University of Dayton

  Aug 2007 - Apr 2008

  Student Equipment Manager

  I assisted the head equipment manager with everyday equipment operations around University of Dayton Arena and Welcome Stadium. I worked for the NCAA Basketball Tournament Play-in Game as well as both men's and women's UD basketball games.

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  United States Naval Academy - Naval Academy Athletic Association

  Jul 2008 - Aug 2017

  Assistant Director of Equipment Operations

  - Operated 5 Budgets and Kept Inventories for 6 sports - Purchased over $60,000 in Nike allotment money yearly- Coordinated Laundry schedules and other Job Responsibilities to Sustain an Organized Room- Maintained Baseball Field Maintenance and Facility Upkeep. - Designed Uniforms and Prepared Clothing for more than 300 Athletes Yearly- Worked Baseball Tournaments and Coordinated Transportation of Opposing Teams and Officials- Assisted with the Supervision of 8 student Equipment Managers - Earned My Equipment Certification at the National AEMA Convention- Established, maintained, and negotiated contracts with multiple vendors including, but not limited to transitioning the athletic department from Nike to Under Armour. Show less

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  Princeton University

  Aug 2017 - now

  Senior Assistant Manager of Equipment Operations

  - Assist Head Equipment Manager in ordering all Equipment and Nike Product for all 37 varsity teams- Work with Nike Gameday in processing all Comp and Billable orders for all Team and Staff needs- Serve as the Head Men's Lacrosse Equipment Manager and In charge of all Equipment Operations- In charge of designing custom uniforms and apparel for various teams across campus- Work directly with STX and Nike in ordering all custom equipment for both Lacrosse programs- Coordinate with Administration and Campus Finance and Treasury in making sure all bills are being paid by Purchase Orders via Princeton Prime- Assist Coaches and Administration by traveling to NCAA Tournament Final Four as Equipment Liaison and Acting Administrator- Ensured proper fitting for all athletic equipment and accessories- Develop relationships with outside vendors in the procurement of various equipment Show less