Dabness Atkins
About Dabness Atkins
Dabness Atkins serves as the Venue Operations & Event Marketing Manager at Oak View Group and as a Recruiting Assistant for UMass Football. With a background in sociology and sport management, Atkins has held various roles in event coordination and financial consulting across multiple organizations.
Current Role at Oak View Group
Dabness Atkins serves as the Venue Operations & Event Marketing Manager at Oak View Group since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing venue operations and coordinating event marketing strategies. His position involves managing logistics and ensuring successful execution of events, contributing to the overall operational efficiency of the organization.
Recruiting Assistant at UMass Football
Since 2024, Dabness Atkins has been working as a Recruiting Assistant for UMass Football. His responsibilities include coordinating major recruiting functions, such as official and unofficial visits and game days. He structures top prospect lists for position coaches and organizes the recruiting database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information for the coaching staff.
Professional Experience at PIMCO
Dabness Atkins has held multiple roles at PIMCO, including Vice President Account Manager and Account Associate. He worked as a Vice President Account Manager from 2022 to 2023 and as an Account Associate from 2018 to 2020. His experience at PIMCO involved managing client accounts and providing financial consulting services, contributing to the firm's client relationship management.
Educational Background
Dabness Atkins studied at the College of the Holy Cross, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education at the Isenberg School of Management at UMass Amherst, obtaining a Master of Science in Sport Management from 2023 to 2024. His educational background supports his roles in venue operations and event marketing.
Previous Experience in Athletics and Community Engagement
Dabness Atkins has a background in athletics, having served as a Student Athlete at the College of the Holy Cross from 2012 to 2016. He also worked as a Resident Assistant and Orientation Leader during his time at the college. Additionally, he gained experience as a Development Intern at Community Harvest Project, Inc. in 2014, where he contributed to community engagement efforts.