Joshua Gibson
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Driven and detailed-oriented graduate student with a strong background in sports marketing and business in sports. Aspiring sports agent dedicated to enhancing organizational productivity and effectiveness. Currently seeking to impact any organization through passion and hard work.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recreation Specialist
City of Irving Parks and Recreation
06.2023 - Current
- Create and execute inclusive recreational programs tailored to community interests by collaborating with peers to optimize operations and program excellence
- Offer innovative and appealing program options while collaborating with team members to create a well-rounded program calendar that caters to a diverse population
- Maintain precise records of program participation, incidents, and feedback to assist in creating evaluative reports for program enhancement
- Coordinate events, workshops, and tournaments to enhance community engagement
Retail Associate
Dallas Wings WNBA
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Develop and implement ideas to help strategize upsell in products
- Assist customers in finding products, answered questions, and made product recommendations
- Coordinate the placement and positioning of products to creates an effective layout for consumers
- Greet customers and provide excellent customer service
League Site Coordinator & Coach
City of Irving Parks and Recreation
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Designed and led basketball training sessions to develop youth athletes' fundamental skills, techniques, and understanding of the game
- Incorporated life lessons into training through engaging and enjoyable basketball activities
- Supervised referees and volunteers, ensuring compliance with league rules and protocols
- Partnered with league organizers to manage game setup and ensure seamless operations at Lively Pointe Recreation
Participant
ICR8 Sports Marketing Workshop (Dallas Mavericks and Marcus Graham Project)
01.2024
- Ideated, developed, and implemented a 360 multi-platform winning marketing campaign for the Dallas Mavericks that incorporated strategic approaches to authentically broaden fan outreach and engagement within a target demographic
- Collaborated with unfamiliar individuals to collectively perform a task at a high rate
Event and Game Day Operations Staff Intern
AEBL (Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League)
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Actively assisted with game-day operations, setting up events, and providing a welcoming atmosphere
- Build effective relationships with players and customers to maximize experiences
- Managed and documented all inventory by tracking equipment and uniforms
- Developed strategies for improving customer service standards and increasing customer satisfaction levels
- Participated in the planning of special events and promotions for the organization
Internship
Athlete Studio
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed strategies to improve marketing brands for athletes using NIL
- Conducted NIL deals for athletes
- Gained experience in Client Relations
- Implemented strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously
Student Representative
George Helping Hands
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Constructed gathering of a collection of shoe donations in the DFW area
Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
University of North Texas
Denton, TX06.2026
Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Finance
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GABachelor of Science - Sports Administration; Minor: Law, Values, and Policy
University of Houston
Houston, TX12.2022
Associates of Science - US
New Mexico Junior College
05.2020
Skills
- Scheduling
- Problem-Solving skills
- Strong Customer Service skills
- Canva
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Communication skills
- Client Relations
- Microsoft (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Recordkeeping
Websites
Certification
Securities Industry Essentials- Exam scheduled for October 13,2025
Timeline
League Site Coordinator & Coach
City of Irving Parks and Recreation
01.2025 - 03.2025
Retail Associate
Dallas Wings WNBA
08.2024 - 09.2025
Event and Game Day Operations Staff Intern
AEBL (Atlanta Entertainment Basketball League)
07.2024 - 08.2024
Participant
ICR8 Sports Marketing Workshop (Dallas Mavericks and Marcus Graham Project)
01.2024
Recreation Specialist
City of Irving Parks and Recreation
06.2023 - Current
Internship
Athlete Studio
05.2022 - 08.2022
Student Representative
George Helping Hands
03.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Sports Administration; Minor: Law, Values, and Policy
University of Houston
Associates of Science - US
New Mexico Junior College
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) - Marketing
University of North Texas
Master of Business Administration - Marketing and Finance
Clark Atlanta University
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