John Wiant
Chester
Summary
Proven event manager specializing in logistics coordination, client relations, and on-site execution. Successfully managed highly diverse events, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional service.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Manager
Oak View Group (Greater Richmond Convention Center)
Richmond, VA
08.2025 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for over 35 large and small-scale events from start to finish, ensuring seamless execution and adherence to timelines.
- Drafted work orders for up to six events per month; work orders include all room diagrams and layouts, event timelines, staffing requests and hours, and notes explaining special needs.
- Acted as on-site contact for all event clients during their time in the facility for last-minute changes and general facility management.
- Closed all events with settlements summarizing all costs incurred and yet to be collected for each event.
Sports Facility Coordinator
The Bridge Sports Complex (City of Bridgeport WV)
Bridgeport, WV
07.2022 - 07.2025
- Coordinated event logistics for a state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor sports campus, ensuring seamless execution of sports activities, non-sports events, and large tournaments.
- Developed schedules for facility usage, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
- Managed communication between teams, staff, and vendors to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations within the complex, increasing overall productivity.
Game Day Operations Intern
Fairmont State University
Fairmont, WV
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Sold and scanned tickets for Division II football games at Duvall-Rosier Field.
- Live-streamed FSU games from the press box via professional video cameras to Fairmont State's website and social media platforms.
Merchandising/Marketing Intern
West Virginia Black Bears
Morgantown, WV
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Operated the Black Bears team store in a seasonal internship, assisting with creating promotional windows to drive merchandise sales via limited-time deals and bundles.
- Assisted in executing marketing campaigns such as Star Wars night, contributing to increased fan engagement and ticket sales.
- Engaged in general game-day event management.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV05-2020
Skills
- Guest/Client relations
- Logistics management
- Event billing
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site execution
- Schedule management
Certification
- CPR & AED Certified - November 2025
- Cybersecurity Awareness Training - February 2026
- Active Shooter Training - February 2026
Timeline
Event Manager
Oak View Group (Greater Richmond Convention Center)
08.2025 - Current
Sports Facility Coordinator
The Bridge Sports Complex (City of Bridgeport WV)
07.2022 - 07.2025
Game Day Operations Intern
Fairmont State University
09.2018 - 12.2019
Merchandising/Marketing Intern
West Virginia Black Bears
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master of Science - Sport Management
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management
West Virginia University