
Joshua Grant
Business Administration/Sports Management graduate with a competitive nature and strong work ethic. Strong communication skills and management skills.
Trenton, Illinois USAAbout
McKendree University: Manager of Event & Game Operations. McKendree University: Graduate Assistant for Game Management, Marketing & Promotions. Springfield Jr. Blues Hockey: Head Equipment Manager & Operations/Marketing Assistant. Springfield Sliders: Game Day Operation Intern. Illinois College: Football Operations Intern.
Experience
Manager of Event and Game Operations
May 2024 - Present
Game/Event Manager for 36 different athletic programs. Oversee and prepare fan engagement, in-game promotions, and scheduled Community Engagement. In charge of all football home game script writing. Oversee and coordinate promotions for local and regional community groups to participate in game day activities
Graduate Assistant for Game Management, Marketing and Promotions
Jan 2023 - May 2024
Took full responsibility of two other GA’s and the Game Operations department Spring semester of 2024 due to previous boss leaving. Assist with coordinating the management and supervision of the athletic department. In charge of all game management of designed sports (Football, Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Hockey). Fan engagement.
Head Equipment Manager and Operations/Marketing Assistant
Jul 2021 - Jan 2023
Managed and stocked all equipment and marketing apparel inventory while facilitating continuous equipment orders. Observed equipment safety and cleanliness of all uniforms and equipment including equipment repairs. Executed event and facilities set up prior to game. Coordinated sponsorship information with local businesses for promotions.
Game Day Operations Intern
May 2021 - Aug 2021
Performed on field promotional operations in between innings
Set up and tear down of all home games
Supervised and assisted in ticket and program sales
Prepared dugouts and team equipment prior to game time
Collaborated with other interns to make sure game operations were completed properly
Hosted and served on the Sliders party deck
Football Operations Intern
Jan 2021 - May 2021
Created efficient ways to inventory all field/facilities equipment
Arranged sizes of equipment and practice/game uniforms
Organized different bolts and screws for helmets/shoulder pads
Networked with alumni in the coaching profession and reached out for data using Microsoft Excel
Designed IC Portal Twitter page and survey for Coaching Portal
Illinois College Senior Capstone Research Project for the St. Louis Cardinals
Jan 2021 - May 2021
Conducted group research for promotional ideas from Asian Baseball Leagues that would be feasible for the St. Louis Cardinals’ organization. Communicated with several Asian League reporters through email, Twitter, and Instagram. Interviewed Asian League promotional managers for different promotion themes/ideas. Presented research to staff.
Education
Business Administration
- Online Masters Degree
Jan 2023 - Dec 2024
Business Administration with a concentration in Sports Management
- Bachelors
Jul 2017 - May 2021