2206 BENGAL ● PLANO, TX 75023
PHONE 214.498.8413 ● EMAIL: RDOBBS@SMU.EDU
RICHARD “RICKY” DOBBS
PROFESSIONAL
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY August 2004-January 2005, July 2005-July 2006, July 2007-Present
EXPERIENCE
Facilities and Game Operations: Director of Ford Stadium
Game Director for Football, Men‟s Soccer, and Women‟s Soccer
o 2005 Men‟s Soccer NCAA Division I tournament and Conference USA Championships
hosted by SMU.
o Prepared field and set up signage and sound system.
o Acted as liaison between SMU, visiting team, and officials.
o Responsible for paying officials and field judges.
o Aided visiting teams by filling requests for locker room items, practice times, and
pre/post-game accommodations.
o Managed and supervised the event staff, concessions, and event security.
Plan all game operations and logistics for SMU home Football games
o Responsible for the planning, scheduling, and managing of game-day activities and
duties, including pre/post-game events, set ups/tear downs, and event staff and security.
Liaison and game manager for Texas High School Football playoff games.
Responsible for generating and negotiating rental contracts for SMU athletic facilities.
Assisted in the game management of Men‟s and Women‟s home basketball games.
Monitored work orders through physical plant for facility repairs and custodial services.
Event manager for non-athletic events taking place in or on SMU athletic facilities/fields.
Supported external staff members in the areas of development, alumni relations, marketing,
promotions, sales, Mustang Club and Letterman‟s Association initiatives, activities, and
operations.
Aided in the management for a 4-member staff with a budget of $1.6M, overseeing athletic
facilities/complexes and departmental operations to include concessions/catering functions and
crowd management/guest services.
THE CITY OF CARROLLTON July 2006-July 2007
Parks and Recreation Department: Athletic Coordinator
Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates athletic activities, events, and programs.
Responsible for receiving league payments, enrolling participants, making season schedules,
updating league information, answering all questions concerning leagues, etc.
Organize and run league tournaments; Tournament Director for softball and flag football
o Create tournament flyer, reserve playing fields, distribute tournament flyer, make
tournament bracket, collect tournament fees, monitor and run tournament, schedule
and manage event staff
Responsible for arranging cost offset trades with sponsors during the season.
Prepare program information for brochure publication and registration.
Prepare and maintain attendance records on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for leagues,
tournaments, and special events
Prepare and maintain daily revenue reports for athletic activity programs
Contact local businesses, individuals, and community organizations for program supports and
participation.
Responsible for field rentals and reservations for all 25 City of Carrollton Athletic Fields.
o Maintain rental calendar, collect payments, set lighting schedule.
Coordinate the work activities of part-time staff, officials, scorekeepers, and volunteers daily for
all athletic events and special events
Prepare and handle financial worksheets to be deposited on a daily basis
Prepare and promote athletic activities and services through press releases, fliers, newsletters,
and leisure brochures; prepares articles for newspaper, signs, posters and verbal announcements.
Answer questions and provide information to the public regarding activities, classes and
programs; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve
complaints.
PROFESSIONAL DALLAS COWBOYS FOOTBALL CLUB January 2005-July 2005
EXPERIENCE Dallas Desperados – Marketing, Promotions & Game Operations: Intern
CONTINUED Assisted with game-day production and operations at all Desperados home games.
Responsible for arranging cost offset trades with sponsors during the season.
Aided in the planning and execution of marketing related events including on-site appearances
with players and dancers, in-game promotions, and season ticket holder appreciation functions.
Developed working knowledge of “Archtics Ticketing System” and “Vplay” audio/visual
software.
Assisted with community relations programs including “Gatorade Junior Training Camp”.
Coordinated with other departments including ticket office, media relations, administration, and
equipment to ensure a successful event.
ACE HARDWARE January 1999 -August 2000, May 2001 –August 2001, May 2002 –August 2002
Head Cashier and Sales Floor
One of two Head cashier for store.
In charge of all new employee training.
Responsible for the scheduling of other cashiers.
In charge of balancing of all cash registers when closing store.
Handled customer complaints.
Took phone orders for product.
Helped with Floor Manger with sale of products.
Assisted with product deliveries and shipments
.Handled all cash deposits.
Assisted with store remodeling and new layouts.
EDUCATION TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Major: Sport Management Bachelor of Science, December „04
Minor: Business Administration Cumulative GPA: 3.0
SKILLS & Advanced experience in event planning, management, and execution.
ABILITIES Advanced proficiency in “Rec-Trac”, “Microsoft Office”, “Artchtics Ticketing System”, and
“Vplay” A/V software.
Experience with cash handling.
Excellent working knowledge of StadiumFX in game production system.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of staff.
Familiar with Microsoft Publisher and Power Point
PROFESSIONAL Pi Kappa Phi, National Fraternity
MEMBERSHIP & Texas A&M Sport Management Society
COMMUNITY Big Event: A non-profit organization which builds and renovates homes for the less fortunate.
INVOLVEMENT Disabilities Awareness Day & Special Olympics.
TAAF Region VII
Texas Recreation & Park Society