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James Parsons is a seasoned sports management professional with 10+ years of experience in ballpark operations, event management, and team administration. He has held various roles including Director of Ballpark Operations, Assistant Director of Ballpark Operations, and Middle School Baseball Coach. Parsons has a strong educational foundation in Mathematics and Business from Muskingum College and General Studies from Ivy Tech Community College.

Experience

  • Akron RubberDucks Baseball Club
    • Akron, Ohio, United States
    • Director of Ballpark Operations
      • Oct 2021 - Present
      • Akron, Ohio, United States

  • Akron RubberDucks
    • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area
    • Assistant Director of Ballpark Operations
      • Jan 2017 - Dec 2021
      • Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

    • Stadium Operation Intern
      • May 2012 - Oct 2015
      • Niles, Ohio

      Position involved all phases of stadium and grounds management for team affiliated with the Cleveland Indians. Team’s game-day attendance averaged 4,000 in a 6,000-capacity facility that includes suite-level and VIP seating. ▪ Facility and Grounds Management: Worked alongside grounds crew to ensure cleanliness and safety of facility for patrons, handle maintenance issues, and assist with stadium cleanup, and security including conduct of fans.▪ Records Management: Received goods at loading dock, verified stock received against purchase requisitions, reconciled errors with management or vendor, and maintained records of facility’s food and beverage inventory.▪ Staff Oversight: Helped schedule employees for games and special events. Directly responsible for supervising a stadium concession stand, including overseeing and training two stand managers and 32 game-day employees. ▪ Staff Orientation: Acquainted new hires with stadium, use of registers, and operational policies and procedures.▪ Special Events: Coordinated picnic events involving 20-300 people daily, along with special events that included an All Star Baseball Game, the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra, and a variety of entertainment genres.

  • The Wellington School
    • Columbus, Ohio Area
    • Middle School Baseball Coach
      • Mar 2014 - May 2015
      • Columbus, Ohio Area

      Worked closely with the head coach managing daily practice sessions and coordinating game-day strategies for middle school students enrolled at this private college preparatory school. ▪ Conducted safety inspections of the grounds and communicated with city officials regarding maintenance issues. ▪ Observed processes used by the head coach to record and maintain player and team statistics for analysis.

  • Thorn Apple Golf Course
    • Columbus, Ohio Area
    • Pro Shop Associate
      • May 2011 - Aug 2011
      • Columbus, Ohio Area

      Promoted the sale of golf apparel, directed tee-off times to league members, and ensured rounds were played within reasonable timeframes to minimize delays for other players. Closed the pro shop and accounted for daily sales.

  • Zettler Hardware Store
    • Columbus, Ohio Area
    • Cashier
      • May 2009 - Aug 2009
      • Columbus, Ohio Area

Education

  • 2011 - 2013
    Muskingum College
    Bachelor's degree, Mathematics and Business
  • 2008 - 2011
    Ivy Tech Community College
    Associate's degree, General Studies

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Industry Focus. “Spectator Sports”

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