John Dickinson
Stafford,VA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Field and Facility Manager
West Virginia Black Bears
Morgantown, WV
02.2025 - Current
- Managed facility operations to ensure optimal functionality and safety standards.
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime of facility equipment.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules for operational efficiency.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing facility improvement projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Conducted regular inspections of physical assets, identifying areas for repair or replacement before issues escalated into costly problems.
Facilities and Operations Intern
West Virginia University
01.2022 - Current
- Women’s Basketball Lead and Visiting Team Host.
- Handled administrative and data entry work for staff.
- Promoted a positive work environment by being proactive in addressing concerns, offering assistance, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports highlighting operational successes and areas requiring further attention or improvement.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by managing resource allocation and contributing to the assembly and disassembly of sports stages.
Assistant Groundskeeper
Fredericksburg Nationals
Fredericksburg, VA
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Fostered a safe environment for guests and staff by ensuring regular inspections of walkways, lighting fixtures, and signage.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new hires to ensure they could perform duties efficiently and safely while adhering to organizational standards.
- Supported successful events on the property by coordinating with event staff to prepare outdoor spaces accordingly.
- Facilitated communication between groundskeeping team members regarding project updates or changes in priority level.
- Efficiently operated various groundskeeping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, and power tools while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Increased efficiency in groundskeeping tasks by organizing tools and equipment inventory.
- Collaborated with fellow groundskeepers to develop best practices for seasonal maintenance tasks.
Education
Bachelor’s Of Science - Sports Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVSkills
- Turf management
- Sports field upkeep
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Using hand tools
- Hand and power tools
- Repairs and maintenance
- Customer service and assistance
- Adaptability and dependability
- Computer skills
- Effective communication
- Heavy lifting
- Detail-oriented
Major Events Worked
- Carolina League Championship
- The Pat McAfee Show
- NCAA Men’s Soccer Quarterfinals
- NCAA Rifle Championships
- Big XII Swim & Dive Championships x2
- 2023 & 2025 Backyard Brawl
- HRDX 2023
- WVU Home football games (approx. 21)
- WVU Men’s and Women’s home games (est. 72)
Timeline
Field and Facility Manager
West Virginia Black Bears
02.2025 - Current
Assistant Groundskeeper
Fredericksburg Nationals
03.2023 - 01.2025
Facilities and Operations Intern
West Virginia University
01.2022 - Current
Bachelor’s Of Science - Sports Management
West Virginia University