Tricia Breault

Experience

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  Western New England College

  Sept 2007 - May 2009

  Athletic Department Employee

  • Maintained equipment and uniform inventory• Assisted and communicated with coaches, athletic directors, and game day operations• Assisted with game and special event management

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  Dick's Sporting Goods

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2010

  Sales Associate

  • Provided customer service; communicated with various departments and other store locations• Maintained, audited, and organized footwear and apparel inventory

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  Project Coach

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Fundraising Commissioner

  • Created, organized, prepared, and managed first ever fundraiser for non-profit organization• Communicated with students, staff, and local companies for promotions, marketing, and donations• Raised over $350 with over 75 participants

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  Western New England College

  Sept 2009 - May 2011

  • Provided lesson plans and academic support for freshmen and upperclassmen • Converted and edited electronic text books into word documents for disabled students• Assisted office personnel in daily activities; communicated with college staff regarding students' needs • Provided telephone solicitation and Stewardship calls as directed• Performed mailing functions associated with Phonathon• Raised over $1,500 in first semester as a first time caller

  • Life Skills Mentor

    Sept 2010 - May 2011

  • Student Disabilities Services Office Assistant

    Jan 2010 - May 2011

  • Phonathon Caller

    Sept 2009 - May 2010
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  Connecticut Sun - Women's National Basketball Association

  May 2010 - Sept 2010

  Intern

  • Assisted with all home game operations, including pre-game set-up, post-game breakdown and the 2010 WNBA All Star game• Managed silent auctions, fundraising and in-game promotional events• Assisted with special events which included toy drives, Breast Cancer Awareness Night, Camp Day, CT Sun Foundation Golf Tournament, season ticket holder party, autograph sessions and player appearances

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  Bryant University

  Jul 2011 - May 2012

  Equipment Room Intern

  • Assisted with all phases of 22 varsity athletic teams equipment program which include team issue, inventory, practice and game laundry, equipment and apparel ordering, and scheduling• Assisted with equipment and apparel ordering for intramural and club sports teams• Managed work study students in regards to scheduling and communicating• Re-organized equipment storage room and implemented a new inventory system• Assisted with game and special event management• Worked closely with Nike, the Athletics Department, and University staffing Show less

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  Brown University

  Oct 2011 - May 2012

  Equipment Room Specialist

  • Assisted with all phases of 37 athletic teams equipment program which include team issue, inventory (ACS software), practice and game laundry, and equipment and apparel ordering• Assisted with game and special event management

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  The Ohio State University

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

  Athletic Equipment Intern

  • Managed all phases of equipment department responsibilities for 9 Olympic sports: men's/women's cross country, men's/women's swimming, men's/women's track & field, men's/women's diving, and synchronized swimming• Frequently assisted with equipment responsibilities for women's ice hockey, m/w volleyball, and m/w basketball• Assisted with the First & Second Rounds of the 2013 NCAA Women's Basketball tournament as well as the 2013 Big Ten Outdoor Track and Field Championships• Worked closely with Nike, University staffing, coaches, student-athletes, and vendors Show less

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  University of California, Berkeley

  Jun 2017 - Jan 2025

  -Oversees daily athletic equipment operations for 30 varsity teams and overall maintenance and operations of 4 equipment rooms and 3 laundry rooms.-Manages $4.5 million Under Armour allotment, partnership and all ordering accounts and equipment unit operating budget of ~$230,000.-Leads and supervises a team of 5 full-time employees and 25-30 student-managers from hiring, onboarding, and performance management.-Manages all phases of equipment responsibilities for women’s basketball and beach volleyball which includes, but not limited to the issuance, maintenance, inventory, collection, and storage of practice and game apparel and equipment.-Works closely with coaches, support staff, donors and vendors to ensure all equipment needs are met and any issues are resolved in a timely manner.-Implemented and helps operate the department-wide staff apparel and gear taxation policy.-Has played an integral role in over 15 search/hiring committees and department focused committees such as 150 Years of Women in Berkeley, Bears United mentor, Title IX staff group, and LGBTQ+ staff engagement group. Show less -Managed all phases of equipment responsibilities for the following 9 varsity Olympic sports.-Lead and supervised a team of 10 student-managers from hiring, onboarding, and performance management and operations.-Added Director of Softball operations to responsibilities in FY18 - managing team travel, operations, ordering and maintaining of overall budget, recruiting/compliance database, competition scheduling, team film, and was liaison between softball staff and department, visiting teams, and vendors.--After initial budget analysis, saved ~$13,000 of the team's overall budget.-Assisted with special events including Champions Cup match and NCAA men’s and women’s soccer tournament play.-Designed & created special Breast Cancer softball uniforms under two weeks & then managed all aspects of the auctioning off of these jerseys, raising over $2,000.-Played a critical role in transitioning teams and department in brand partnership from Nike to Under Armour. Show less

  • Assistant Athletics Director, Equipment

    May 2021 - Jan 2025

  • Director of Equipment Operations

    Feb 2019 - May 2021

  • Interim Director of Equipment Operations

    Sept 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Associate Director of Equipment Operations

    Jul 2013 - Feb 2019

  • Director of Softball Operations

    Jun 2017 - Jul 2018
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  Teamworks

  Jan 2025 - now

  Customer Support Specialist