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About Me

My name is Matthew Buchman, and I'm studying Business Administration with a specialization in Sports Management at the University of Florida. During my time at UF, I've gained experience across college athletics, event operations, sports marketing, and student leadership.

I've had the opportunity to work with Florida Football, the Gainesville Sports Commission, and other sports organizations, while also helping build a sports business fraternity from the ground up. These experiences have helped me learn more about the industry and where I want to take my career.

As I head into my final year, I'm continuing to gain new experiences, build new connections, and learn more about the sports industry. My goal is to take what I've learned and turn it into a career on the business side of sports.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Member Services Attendant

Woodfield Country Club · Boca Raton, FL

Delivered exceptional member service while supporting daily operations at a premier private country club, coordinating court activities, managing reservations, and assisting with event coordination.

Supported daily operations for 5,000+ residents, coordinating schedules across 20 tennis and pickleball courts to maximize court availability and member experience.
Managed member inquiries, retail transactions, court reservations, and lesson bookings for a team of 10 tennis professionals, providing efficient and personalized service.
Assisted with club events, facility operations, and day-to-day logistics to ensure a seamless experience for members, guests, and staff.

Student Manager

University of Florida Football · Gainesville, FL

Contributed to the daily success of a Division I football program by supporting equipment operations, practice execution, and game-day logistics for 130+ student-athletes and coaches.

Managed and organized a 10,000+ piece equipment inventory, ensuring players and coaches were fully equipped for practices, games, travel, and daily football operations.
Prepared the field, locker room, and sidelines while supporting the running back, offensive line, and defensive line position groups during practices and pregame preparation.
Operated the official practice and scrimmage game clock, maintaining direct communication with Head Coach Billy Napier to ensure accurate game timing, scoring, and situational execution.

NIL Marketing Intern

Elevate Sports Management · Miami, FL

Supported collegiate athletes in building their personal brands and navigating the evolving NIL landscape by developing marketing strategies, managing partnerships, and creating opportunities that aligned with their long-term career goals.

Developed marketing and branding strategies for 5 collegiate athletes, managing social media positioning and facilitating NIL partnerships with Adidas, McDonald's, DripDrop, and W by Jake Paul.
Negotiated, structured, and managed NIL sponsorship agreements, ensuring partnership deliverables were executed successfully while maintaining strong relationships with corporate partners.
Collaborated with athletes and national brands to align endorsement opportunities with each athlete's long-term personal brand, career goals, and marketability.

Facility Management Associate

Life Time Fitness · Boca Raton, FL

Helped support the daily operations of a 100,000 sq. ft. fitness facility by keeping the club running smoothly and creating a positive experience for more than 1,500 members each day.

Worked with a 15 person operations team to complete opening and closing procedures and prepare the facility for daily operations.
Maintained fitness equipment, amenities, and common areas by performing routine inspections and addressing operational needs to keep the club clean, safe, and fully functional.
Assisted members with questions, facility needs, and day to day requests while providing friendly customer service and helping create a welcoming environment.

Event Management Intern

Gainesville Sports Commission · Gainesville, FL

Supported the planning and execution of local, regional, and national sporting events by coordinating logistics, working with vendors, and helping deliver a seamless experience for thousands of athletes, coaches, and spectators.

Helped coordinate event operations for sporting events that welcomed more than 5,000 athletes representing over 90 countries.
Planned event itineraries, coordinated vendors and community partners, including organizing donated meals for 200+ staff members and volunteers each day through local restaurants such as Bolay, Miller's Ale House, Jersey Mike's, Metro Diner, and others.
Assisted with venue setup, participant services, and on site event execution while working closely with staff, volunteers, vendors, and community partners to ensure events ran smoothly.

Gator Guest Services

University of Florida · Gainesville, FL

Help create a welcoming and enjoyable game day experience by assisting fans, supporting event operations, and serving as a representative of the University of Florida Athletic Association during home athletic events.

Welcome and assist fans by answering questions, resolving concerns, and providing information to help create a positive game day experience.
Support event operations by enforcing venue policies, managing guest flow, and working alongside Athletic Association staff to ensure events run safely and efficiently.
Serve as a point of contact between fans, Gator Boosters, event staff, and the Athletic Department while representing the University of Florida and helping create a great game day experience.

FIFA World Cup Volunteer 2026

FIFA World Cup 2026 · Miami, FL

Supported transportation operations and Fan Fest activities by assisting fans from around the world, providing event support, and helping create a positive tournament experience.

Assisted with transportation operations by directing more than 100 visitors, answering questions, and helping guests navigate between venues, transit locations, and tournament activities.
Supported Fan Fest operations by welcoming fans, providing event information, and helping create a positive experience for roughly 30,000 attendees each day.
Worked alongside volunteers, event staff, and community partners to support the day to day operations of one of the world's largest sporting events.