Jada Patton
Summary
Motivated Sports Management student-athlete with 18+ years of basketball experience. Strong background in operations, event coordination, and customer service. Proven leader with strong communication, organization, and the ability to perform in fast-paced environments. Dedicated to growth and contributing value to organizations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to CEO
Denicka Foster
South Bend
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Supported CEO with scheduling, payroll, errands, and paperwork to streamline daily operations.
- Managed daily schedules and appointments for executive leadership.
- Facilitated communication with clients and stakeholders to ensure clarity and alignment.
- Maintained confidential records and files related to executive operations.
- Monitored incoming emails and responded accordingly in a timely manner.
- Utilized Excel and computer systems to track projects and data for enhanced organization.
- Utilized Excel and Adobe to create professional documents.
- Systematically organized and finalized files for efficient retrieval.
- Arrived for appointments to assist customers and discuss agency priorities.
Game Day Operations Staff Member
Pacers Athletic Center
Westfield
03.2022 - 07.2025
- Directed event operations to facilitate seamless transitions between activities.
- Coordinated crowd management efforts to ensure guest safety and comfort.
- Oversaw facility to ensure smooth and efficient tournament operations.
- Admissions - checking people in and out, covering pay and other needs of the individuals.
- Camera / Digital Work - recording games, stats, and records
- Computer and iPad admissions work
- Distributed promotional materials and informed attendees to enhance event experience.
Game Day Operations Staff Member
Notre Dame University
South Bend
07.2018 - 07.2021
- Supported event setup and breakdown for athletic events, ensuring a smooth operation and positive experience for attendees.
- Trained new team members in cash register operations, like, stock procedures and customer service. • Verifies customer age requirements for alcohol purchases. • Offered every customer immediate and targeted attention to meet needs and promote Gaming events and offerings. • Backed up stocker helping the department
- Prepared daily cash register drawers by counting change accurately and documenting totals to maintain financial accuracy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Mishawaka, IN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Jackson State University
Jackson, MS05-2026
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, INSome College (No Degree) -
Indiana University
INSkills
- Project management
- Event coordination
- Data management
- Microsoft Excel
- Office Management
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- File organization
- Training & Development
- Staff management
- Leadership
- Effective communication
- Professional Communication
Timeline
Executive Assistant to CEO
Denicka Foster
05.2025 - 08.2025
Game Day Operations Staff Member
Pacers Athletic Center
03.2022 - 07.2025
Game Day Operations Staff Member
Notre Dame University
07.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn High School
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Jackson State University
Some College (No Degree) - Sports Management
University of Indianapolis
Some College (No Degree) -
Indiana University