Eric Cookmeyer

Experience

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  Mandeville Soccer Club

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2009

  Referee

  As a United States Soccer Federation (USSF) certified referee, refereed games from the U-6 to the U-18 age groups.

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  Trigon Associates

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2011

  Office Clerk

  In this role, I provide general administrative support to management staff as needed. Duties have included providing assistance in processing documents for project document control system, creating spreadsheets to track staffing and recruiting needs, reviewing invoices from vendors and subcontractors, and supporting project management efforts (i.e., preparation of meeting minutes, contact database, etc.).

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  Louisiana State University

  Jan 2011 - May 2016

  ■ Ordering, cataloging, issuing and tracking team inventory of $5 million annually of apparel and protective equipment for 120 student athletes and 50 staff members annually in warehouse facilities ■ Worked with Nike apparel and supported equipment managers in equipment orders■ Issuing and maintaining game uniforms, including repairs (by sewing and other methods) to any defects on game jerseys or pants, including on the spot repairs during games ■ Played a major role in team traveling, responsible for packing and unpacking all equipment for road trips, including locker room, field and press box set-ups and take downs■ Led fellow student managers in all pre- and post-game duties including specialization of special equipment needs such as shoulder pad fitting and customizing helmets ■ Developed and utilized inventory control systems to ensure adequate availability and to order new supplies■ Managing football facilities and communication■ Prioritizing maintenance projects Show less I worked with the LSU Football team, coaches, and support staff during all team activities and events throughout the year. My responsibilities included:■ Assisting in the day-to-day operations of the LSU Football team and equipment room■ Fitting athletes in all practice, workout and game apparel and equipment ■ Maintaining inventory of all apparel, equipment and items for the team, coaches and staff■ Maintenance of all practice, workout, and game uniforms (eg, laundering, repairs)■ Maintenance and repair of player helmets (weekly during season)■ Assisting coaches in running practices■ Conduct tours of LSU Football locker room on home game days Show less

  • Coordinator of Inside Operations/Head Student Equipment Manager

    Aug 2013 - May 2016

  • Head Student Equipment Manager

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2013

  • Student worker at the LSU Athletic Ticket Office

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  New Orleans Saints

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Community Patrol Volunteer for Youth Programs

  My responsibilities in this volunteer position supporting summer programs for area elementary and high school students included:■ Setting up drills and playing field■ Teaching position techniques■ Supervising students throughout events■ Working with coaches to help run scrimmages

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  The University of Alabama

  Jul 2016 - Mar 2018

  • Oversee the men’s basketball, women’s volleyball and men’s and women’s track and field teams• Maintain inventory of all equipment and items for the 18 different Olympic sports teams• Laundering of all practice, workout, and game uniforms• Coordinate through Nike Gameday ordering system to place team orders as well as for ordering items needed throughout the year as well as orders of non-Nike equipment and accessories needed by the various coaching staffs • Execute equipment presentations for recruits and their families • Supervise all equipment issuing and ordering for men’s basketball, volleyball, and track & field• Organize all letterman awards ordering and issuance to athletes • Manage eight student equipment managers for the men’s basketball team as well as six Olympic Equipment Room student managers Show less • Oversaw baseball and men’s and women’s track and field programs• Managed the football team during all home and away games by making sure all personnel were provided the proper equipment• Maintained inventory of all equipment and items for the different teams• Coordinated with Nike Gameday ordering system to place team orders as well as for ordering items needed throughout the year • Assisted the Director of Olympic Sports in overseeing and managing the letter awards ordering and issuance to athletes• Supervised the 14 student managers throughout the bowl preparation.• Worked full time with the football staff during the bowl season and preparation for the 2016 SEC Championship, 2016 Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship. • Helped run practices, fitted and issued equipment to athletes, organized and issued all of the bowl gear to the Athletic Department, football staff and team, oversaw maintenance and repair of helmets. Show less

  • Assistant Equipment Manager

    May 2017 - Mar 2018

  • Football/Olympic Sports Equipment Intern

    Jul 2016 - May 2017
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  Louisiana State University

  Mar 2018 - now

  Assistant Equipment Manager
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  EXp Realty

  Jul 2021 - Dec 2023

  Licensed Realtor
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  Lpt realty

  Dec 2023 - now

  Licensed Realtor