Jason Croft
@jasoncroft
Dedicated sports management professional with extensive customer service experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated sports management professional with a strong background in customer service and event coordination. My experience spans various roles in the sports industry, where I have consistently provided top-quality service to fans and clients. Currently, I work as a Roadside Assistance Coordinator at Penske Truck Leasing, where I manage over 7,500 calls, ensuring that truck operators receive timely and effective support.
Throughout my career, I have honed my skills in communication, relationship building, and data management. My previous roles, including internships with the New York Jets and Philadelphia Union, have equipped me with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while maintaining a focus on customer satisfaction. I take pride in my ability to create positive experiences for fans and clients alike, whether through assisting with ticketing or providing engaging tours of sports facilities.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Roadside Assistance Coordinator
Penske Truck Leasing
May 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)
Provided top-quality customer service to owners and operators of inoperable semi- and box-trucks. Accurately inputted data while communicating with customers to create road reports in AS400/CRM.
Sales Associate
Dick's Sporting Goods
Feb 2020 - Present (5 years 4 months)
Assisted customers with transactions at the register, including sales and returns, and provided top-quality customer service, including re-gripping golf clubs and steaming baseball gloves. Upsold the Dick's Sporting Goods rewards program and credit card program to customers.
Consumer Sales Internship
New York Jets
Jul 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Assisted the New York Jets sales & services department during special events and games. Escorted fans with sideline passes to the MetLife Stadium field and ensured fans knew how to use and obtain tickets through the New York Jets mobile app.
Box Office Associate
Tampa Bay Lightning
Jul 2018 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Used Archtics Ticketing System to assist fans in ticketing to games and events at Amalie Arena. Provided top customer service to fans in explaining different ticketing options for single game tickets and events.
Customer Service Representative
Tampa Bay Rays
Apr 2018 - Present (7 years 2 months)
Used ProVenue to find accounts, make ticket exchanges, and fulfill refund requests. Communicated effectively with the sales team on refund requests, e-ticketing, and account issues.
NFL Draft Volunteer
National Football League
Apr 2017 - Present (8 years 2 months)
Assisted NFL fans in directing their way around Philadelphia during the NFL Draft. Assisted NFL in setup of NFL Draft Experience games and events.
Tour Guide & Event Staff
Philadelphia Eagles
Aug 2016 - Present (8 years 10 months)
Communicated the history of the Philadelphia Eagles, Lincoln Financial Field, the city of Philadelphia, and the National Football League while providing comprehensive tours. Built personal relationships with all guests to promote and provide positive experiences.
NCAA Regional Basketball Media Volunteer
LaSalle University
Feb 2016 - Present (9 years 4 months)
Printed and distributed press credentials to members of national and local media. Ran printed statistics from the upper-level press box to courtside media members.
Community & Public Relations Intern
Reading United A.C.
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Created the first media guide in Reading United A.C. franchise history and provided content for Reading United social media accounts. Set up parade, promotional, and charitable events schedules for the organization.
Communications Intern
Philadelphia Union
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Created media guides for the Philadelphia Union and Bethlehem Steel and assisted the communications department in creating and distributing all credentials. In charge of setting up and maintaining the press box during all games.
Sports Information Assistant
Temple University
Aug 2015 - Present (9 years 10 months)
Kept official NCAA statistics for men’s and women’s soccer programs with StatCrew. Acted as public address announcer and scoreboard operator for men’s and women’s NCAA soccer events.
Sports Information Assistant
Clarion University
Apr 2014 - Present (11 years 2 months)
Kept official NCAA statistics for all women’s soccer, softball, and baseball events. Wrote postgame articles and provided content for ClarionGoldenEagles.com.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Temple University
B.A., Communications
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications, developing strong foundational knowledge in media theory, public relations, and interpersonal communication. Engaged in coursework that enhanced analytical and presentation skills.
West Virginia University
M.S., Sport Management
Completed a Master of Science degree focusing on advanced principles and practices in sport management. Gained expertise in areas such as sport marketing, finance, and event operations.
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