Jacob Cress
About
I have grown up playing sports and a fan of sports. I am a current senior in my final semester at Louisiana State University majoring in sports administration. My experience working in sports has been in field maintenance with the Norfolk Tides and as a marketing intern for PTSE. I am looking to gain experience working in all aspects of sports.
Experience
Summer Merchandiser
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Executed product merchandising in retail accounts by stocking shelves, rotating inventory, and building eye-catching displays.
Ensured compliance with Anheuser-Busch brand standards and retail execution guidelines.
Maintained product freshness through first-in/first-out rotation and proper cooler organization.
Intern Sports Marketing
May 2025 - Aug 2025
Assisted in planning and executing marketing campaigns to promote sporting events and sponsorships.
Created digital content for social media platforms to increase fan interaction and brand awareness.
Collaborated with the marketing team to design promotional materials such as flyers, graphics, and email campaigns.
Field Maintenance
May 2024 - Aug 2024
Maintained playing field to professional baseball standards, including mowing, edging, raking, and infield grooming.
Prepared the field before, during, and after games by chalking baselines, watering turf, and setting up equipment.
Worked efficiently as part of a team to complete time-sensitive field transitions between innings and events.
Education
Sports Administration
- Bachelors
Aug 2022 - May 2026
Will graduate with a sports administration degree with a focus on sports commerce and a minor in business administration.
