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Columbus, Ohio, United States

Columbus, Ohio Area

Plan, coordinate, and manage special events and leagues by contacting and negotiating with sponsors, creating and distributing event literature, and maintaining constant contact with participants. Build and maintain positive relationships with customer groups. Track and order all food and beverage products for resale in the facility. Oversee daily cash handling procedures. Maintain positive relationship with Columbus Blue Jackets players and staff. Manage facility and ice maintenance; operate ice resurfacing machines.

Columbus, Oh, United States

Zamboni Driver for the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nationwide Arena

Columbus, Ohio

Zamboni Driver at The Jerome Schottenstein Center for the Ohio State University Men's Ice Hockey team.

Dearborn, Michigan

Responsible for inventory tracking and sales of pro shop items and food and beverage using RecTrac point-of-sale software. Managed corporate advertising. Coordinated and supervised events such as hockey leagues and tournaments, figure skating shows and public skating. Interviewed, hired, and trained new employees. Handled daily deposits and reporting, placed purchase order requisitions, processed and reconciled cash and credit card receipts. Compiled and reported payroll for part-time employees. Assisted with annual budget and financial reports.

Provo, Utah Area

I supervised all activities and operations in the facility; including private groups, hockey and soccer games, skating classes, and public events. I managed four to twelve employees; including guest services staff and facility maintenance staff. I registered groups and individuals for recreation programs and schedule private events, using RecPro software. I supervised concessions operations, including order and track all food and beverage inventory. I resolved disputes with customers and participants. I participated in the hiring process, including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and training new employees. I supervised the handling of all money, including take the closing deposit to the bank.

I was in charge of making sure the playing fields were prepped for game play. I oversaw the work of the other employees. I resolved problems and disputes among employees and participants. I was entrusted with the handling of the money from the concessions stands.

Worked with the BYU Cougar Club. Developed initial activities and plans for new "3-Point Club." Assisted with fundraising activities. Conducted student-based surveys for market research.

Master'S Degree, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management

Leadership emphasis

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Parks, Recreation And Leisure Facilities Management

Recreation Management, Event and Venue management emphasis. Marriott School of Management

A.S., Business Management

Activities and Societies: Member of the Baseball Club