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Matthew Nelson

St. George

Summary

Positive and upbeat, with strong ability to connect with people and create welcoming environment. Possesses thorough understanding of game day operations and facility management, including effective crowd control and basic troubleshooting skills. Capable of ensuring smooth event experiences and enhancing attendee satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Premium Game Day Assistant

Real Salt Lake
03.2023 - 08.2025
  • Work in club areas and exclusive areas working with high intel clients
  • Help people to their tables and check tickets to get into certain areas.

Crew Member

Club Pickleball USA
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Work as a front desk staff and help check people in to come into the facility to play pickleball.
  • Excelled on Podium and CourtReserve.
  • Complete certain tasks during a shift to keep our facility clean and welcoming to everyone.

Site Supervisor

Sandy City Recreation
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Promoted to a Site Supervisor in June of 2023, duties include setting up fields and cleaning and taking down fields.
  • Creating a schedule for referees and assigning them to their locations.

Referee

Sandy City Recreation
10.2021 - 06.2023
  • Officiating basketball and soccer games at a recreation level
  • Supervising sites for teams to play and practice on

Education

High School -

Brighton High School

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Utah Tech University
St. George, UT
05-2029

Skills

  • Sports Officiating & Supervision – Experienced in officiating basketball and soccer games, ensuring fair play and enforcing rules at a recreation level Managed game sites, coordinated schedules, and oversaw field setup and cleanup as a site supervisor
  • Event Operations & Client Services – Provided high-level customer service to premium guests at Real Salt Lake events, managing access to exclusive areas and assisting clients with seating and accommodations
  • Scheduling & Staff Coordination – Created and managed referee schedules, assigning staff to specific locations and ensuring proper coverage for games and events
  • Facility Management & Customer Service – Front desk experience at Club Pickleball USA, handling check-ins, maintaining facility cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all guests Proficient in Podium and CourtReserve software for scheduling and operations
  • Communication & Leadership – Strong communication skills with clients, staff, and teams to ensure smooth operations and positive customer experiences

Timeline

Crew Member

Club Pickleball USA
07.2024 - 07.2025

Site Supervisor

Sandy City Recreation
06.2023 - 03.2024

Premium Game Day Assistant

Real Salt Lake
03.2023 - 08.2025

Referee

Sandy City Recreation
10.2021 - 06.2023

High School -

Brighton High School

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Utah Tech University
Matthew Nelson