Jeremiah Shields
Tucson
Summary
Former collegiate athlete with firsthand experience navigating recruiting, roster competition, and the pressures of high level athletics. Brings a direct, disciplined, and relationship driven approach to player representation, with a strong emphasis on advocacy, communication, and long term career strategy. Known for being hands on, trustworthy, and relentless in protecting athlete interests while positioning players for meaningful opportunities on and off the field.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
D-Bat
Tucson
04.2025 - Current
- Oversee daily operations of a premier baseball and softball training facility, managing staff, scheduling, programming, and client experience.
- Coordinate with instructors, travel teams, and facility leadership to deliver elite level training programs and camps for youth athletes.
- Drive business development by increasing membership sales, implementing marketing strategies, and cultivating community partnerships.
Client Service Manager
Empower
Greenwood Village
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Responsible for presenting a professional image of Empower in all communications.
- Meet and exceed established service level standards.
- Manage multiple tasks effectively by balancing excellent performance with excellent support.
- Manage client issues by using the company resources to identify the issue and the solution.
- Escalate client issues to appropriate internal resources.
Creative Media Coordinator – Athletics
Benedictine University at Mesa
Mesa
08.2020 - 10.2023
- Produced high impact photo, video, and graphic content to elevate program visibility, recruit student athletes, and support marketing campaigns.
- Managed live coverage of athletic events through photography, livestreaming, and social media updates, increasing follower engagement.
- Led all creative media initiatives for the Athletics Department, including content strategy, brand storytelling, and social media engagement across instagram, twitter, and Facebook.
- Collaborated with coaches, athletes, and university departments to create multimedia content highlighting team culture, achievements, and campus life.
Coach/Mentor
Mesa Public School District- Explore Program
Mesa
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Created a safe environment for youth.
- Structured activities plan that conveyed regularly in the hours after school and offered activities to help children learn new skills and develop different traits.
- Offered academic support, mentoring, positive youth development, sports and recreation.
Teaching Assistant
Douglas Elementary
Belleville
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Created lesson plans to incorporate mandated topics and include immersive activities for student engagement.
- Practiced sitting in on another teacher’s class to observe, learn and reflect.
- Accepted constructive criticism and feedback with positivity in areas requiring improvement.
Education
M.B.A. - Masters in Business Administration
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
Itta Bena, MSB.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration
Benedictine University at Mesa
Mesa, AZAssociate degree -
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILSkills
- Contract & Incentive Negotiation
- High Level Relationship Building
- Strategic Networking & Deal Sourcing
- Athlete Advocacy & Representation
- Direct, Assertive Communication
- Persuasive Written & Verbal Negotiation
- Client Relationship Management
- Career Strategy & Player Positioning
- Adaptability in High Pressure Environments
- Team Oriented Deal Execution
- Client First, Results Driven Approach
Awards Recognitions
- Team M.V.P for offensive player of the year in football- Sparta High School (2016)
- Team M.V.P for offensive player of the year in basketball- Sparta High School (2016)
- Team M.V.P for defensive player of the year in baseball – Sparta High School (2016)
- Invited and played in the senior southern Illinois all-star game for both baseball and football (Summer 2016)
Timeline
General Manager
D-Bat
04.2025 - Current
Client Service Manager
Empower
11.2023 - 11.2024
Creative Media Coordinator – Athletics
Benedictine University at Mesa
08.2020 - 10.2023
Coach/Mentor
Mesa Public School District- Explore Program
09.2019 - 08.2020
Teaching Assistant
Douglas Elementary
01.2019 - 05.2019
M.B.A. - Masters in Business Administration
Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU)
B.B.A. - Bachelor of Business Administration
Benedictine University at Mesa
Associate degree -
Southwestern Illinois College