Grant Wooten
Atlanta
Summary
Developed leadership and strategic planning skills in dynamic sports management environment, seeking to transition into new field. With 5 years of professional hands on work experience in event operations, fan activation, and customer facing sales. Excelled in team coordination, budget management, and program development. Prepared to leverage these transferable skills to drive success in new industry or role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Marketing Officer
Legacy Infrastructure Services
Atlanta, GA
01.2026 - Current
- Managed marketing budgets, prioritizing spend for maximum ROI on initiatives.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all asphalt paving jobs by enforcing strict adherence to industry best practices and guidelines.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and engagement.
- Facilitated smooth transportation across newly constructed bridges by assisting in road surface finishing tasks such as asphalt paving or painting lane markings.
Activation Team Member
Atlanta Dream WNBA
Atlanta, GA
05.2025 - Current
- Execute game-day fan engagement and activation, supporting setup, in-game activations, and post-event breakdown to ensure smooth operations and positive fan experience.
- Operate and maintain essential event equipment and assist production teams to meet strict event timelines and presentation standards.
- Serve as frontline staff for guest services, resolving inquiries and improving arena satisfaction.
- Managed merchandise distribution, optimizing inventory levels and enhancing fan experience.
- Developed promotional strategies to increase attendance and engagement during events.
Team Lead/Fan Relations Specialist
Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
Atlanta, GA
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Drive membership and retail revenue through consultative selling and product promotion; support commission based sales activities.
- Supervised team performance, ensuring adherence to operational standards and exceptional customer service.
- Trained and mentored new employees on procedures and best practices for efficient operations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, maintaining high satisfaction levels through effective communication.
Game Operations Assistant
Georgia Southern University Athletics
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Supported game-day operations across multiple sports: equipment setup/breakdown, crowd management, and field/court readiness.
- Liaised for officials, coaching staff, and facilities to ensure event compliance and timely starts.
- Contributed to post-event reporting and maintained inventory of operations equipment.
- Coordinated daily operations for athletic events, ensuring seamless execution and organization.
- Assisted in managing inventory and equipment logistics for various sports teams.
Education
BS - Sports Management
Georgia Southern University
05.2024
Skills
- Event Operations & Game-Day Logistics
- Sponsorship Activation & Partner Relations
- Ticketing & CRM fundamentals (Salesforce/HubSpot)
- Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups), Google Sheets
- Fan Engagement & Guest Services
- Sales & Membership Revenue Generation
- Project Management
- Communication & Stakeholder Coordination
- Social Media Promotion & Basic Ads
- Safety & Crowd Management
LANGUAGES
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Chief Marketing Officer
Legacy Infrastructure Services
01.2026 - Current
Activation Team Member
Atlanta Dream WNBA
05.2025 - Current
Team Lead/Fan Relations Specialist
Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
10.2024 - 01.2026
Game Operations Assistant
Georgia Southern University Athletics
10.2022 - 08.2024
BS - Sports Management
Georgia Southern University