Ryan Davis
Facility Operations Professional | Staff, Event, and Venue Management
Tinley Park, Illinois USAAbout
I am seeking a new opportunity in the sports industry, with a focus on facility and event operations or management. My experience includes working with the Chicago Blackhawks as well as Northern Illinois Athletics and Recreation, where I gained hands-on knowledge while completing my bachelor’s degree in Sport Management in 2024. I am a dedicated, h
Experience
Coordinator, Operations - Fifth Third Arena
May 2024 - Sep 2025
• Oversaw and enhanced the relationship between Fifth Third Arena and key rental clients, emphasizing superior customer service and sustainable revenue growth
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Event Supervisor - Convocation Center
Aug 2023 - May 2024
• Supervised event staff who are responsible for inspecting bags and scanning tickets at various occasions such as sporting events, concerts, graduations• Oversaw the arrangement of sporting events, provide supervision of event staff, and manage all game and match operations
DV Sport Replay
Aug 2023 - May 2024
• Monitored and tracked plays for auditing purposes• Acted as the liaison between media technicians and the ESPN+ live network for instant challenge replays
Facility Operations Intern
May 2023 - Feb 2024
• Was responsible for the layout of each event and all communication between officials and coaches• Provided service to fans by scanning tickets, working concessions, and managing on field promotions and activities
Facility and Event Operations Intern
Jan 2023 - May 2024
• Collaborated with visiting team, coaches, and officials to guarantee the smooth execution of event set up and timing• Utilized various equipment to upkeep field conditions for both NIU sports and private tournaments
Event Manager - Tournament of Champions
Jul 2022 - Jul 2023
• Ensured the setup and upkeep of basketball courts according to tournament guidelines• Managed team check-ins, ticket operations, and merchandise stocking
Stadiums Operations and Ticket Sales Intern
May 2022 - Aug 2022
• Arranged field equipment and managed and replenished stadium concessions for each event
Facility Supervisor
Jan 2022 - May 2024
• Executed sales of memberships, equipment, lockers, and personal training packages to a variety of patrons• Facilitated and supervised all patrons and staff along with the building itself when opening and closing the facility
Gameday Vendor
May 2021 - Aug 2021
• Provided service and engaged with fans throughout each event
