Jason Gass
Summary
Talented small business owner, seasoned strength and conditioning coach, and freelance writer with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 25 years of experience. I've significantly enhanced client retention and performance through innovative and individualized programs. Highly effective communicator and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Founder
Jagged Edge Media, LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Develop industry specific content for blogs, on-line magazines, print publications, and YouTube videos.
- Research content and provide editorial services as a freelance writer and editor.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Contributing Author
RV Blogger
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Strengthened overall website credibility by adhering to strict journalistic ethics in all written contributions.
- Demonstrated adaptability by covering a wide range of topics within the field, displaying versatility and depth of knowledge in written work.
- Effectively utilized SEO strategies within written content to improve search engine rankings for targeted keywords.
- Applied established research and organizational skills, writing accessible, engaging and informative content with audience and team objectives in mind.
- Balanced multiple deadlines effectively, prioritizing tasks according to publication requirements while maintaining consistently high standards of work.
Strength and Condition Coach/Owner
Jagged Edge Fitness
01.1999 - 12.2018
- Implemented sport-specific conditioning drills to improve athletic capabilities in various team sports.
- Reduced injury rates through detailed assessments, targeted mobility exercises, and proper movement pattern training.
- Ensured the maintenance of a clean, organized facility by developing efficient equipment storage solutions and enforcing cleanliness standards among users.
- Stayed up-to-date on current research trends in strength and conditioning, applying new techniques as appropriate for improved results.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Assisted clients in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Encouraged clients to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Assisted clients with developing strategies to manage stress and increase productivity.
Strength and Conditioning Coach
New York Mets
09.2001 - 10.2006
- Educated athletes on proper lifting technique, reducing the risk of injury during weight room sessions.
- Enhanced athlete performance by designing and implementing customized strength and conditioning programs.
- Developed and implemented programs focused on improving power, speed and endurance.
- Created a positive training environment by fostering strong relationships with athletes, coaches, and support staff.
- Reduced injury rates through detailed assessments, targeted mobility exercises, and proper movement pattern training.
- Managed administrative tasks such as maintaining accurate athlete records, tracking progress over time, updating workout templates as needed.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Norwalk Community Technical College
Norwalk, CTBachelor of Science - General Studies
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TXBachelor of Science - General Studies
Blinn College
Brenham, TXSkills
- Customer Relations
- Customer Service
- Effective leader
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication
- Business Management
- Small business operations
Reading, photography, travel, golf, camping, homebrewing
In my free time I enjoy reading books covering a wide range of subjects and themes. My wife and I enjoy traveling to unique places, whether we fly, drive, or camp, we love seeing new places and meeting new and interesting people. I also enjoy playing golf, and my morning workouts.
Timeline
Contributing Author
RV Blogger
05.2022 - 05.2024
Owner/Founder
Jagged Edge Media, LLC
04.2019 - Current
Strength and Conditioning Coach
New York Mets
09.2001 - 10.2006
Strength and Condition Coach/Owner
Jagged Edge Fitness
01.1999 - 12.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Norwalk Community Technical College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Tarrant County College District
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Blinn College
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