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Owen Collins

Owen Collins

Boston,MA

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Experience Team Member

DraftKings
Boston, MA
05.2025 - Current
  • Delivering high-volume, high-quality customer support across chat, email, and social channels for multiple digital products, balancing speed, accuracy, and customer satisfaction
  • Resolved complex issues related to account access, payments, promotions, fraud prevention, and compliance using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Partnered cross-functionally with Fraud, Payments, Compliance, Product, Marketing, and Finance teams to manage escalations and drive timely, effective resolutions
  • Utilized CRM and case management tools (ServiceNow, Zendesk, internal dashboards) to document cases, analyze account activity, and maintain detailed audit-ready records
  • Creates and shared process documentation, project files, and form templates in Slack channels to centralize knowledge, improve peer understanding of workflows, and support consistent, efficient execution across the team

Alumni Lead/Recruiting Co-Lead

Penn State Sports Business Conference
University Park, PA
08.2023 - Current
  • Alumni Engagement Lead tasked with returning large numbers of alumni who work in the sports industry to network with students, faculty, and other alumni at the Penn State Sports Business Conference.
  • Training two Alumni Coordinator understudies who are challenged to expand the conference, such as the ones prior, through guidance and resources.
  • Recruiting Co-Lead duties entail securing professional organizations to attend the Conference, providing networking opportunities to students and other alumni, and recruiting opportunities for students to join the industry.

Sales Associate/Branch Management Intern

New Balance
Boston, MA | Merrimack, NH
05.2024 - 05.2025

Branch Management Intern
New Balance | Boston, MA

  • Managed high-volume inbound and outbound shipment tracking for an outlet location, ensuring accurate inventory movement, compliance, and timely processing
  • Oversaw inventory distribution between factory and outlet stores across the New England region, supporting efficient regional logistics and replenishment operations
  • Coordinated inter-store transfers to balance inventory levels and align product availability with regional demand
  • Monitored and analyzed shipment trends from the Brighton, MA factory to regional outlets using internal dashboards and reporting tools to support planning decisions
  • Utilized ServiceNow (SNOW), Freshservice, and internal inventory/case management systems to track shipments, document discrepancies, support audits, and drive process improvements

Education

Associate of Arts - Sports Management

Emmanuel College
Boston, MA

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts & Sciences | Sports Studies

Pennsylvania State University
State College
04.2025

Activities and Leadership Experience

Alumni Lead / Recruiting Co-Lead
Penn State Sports Business Conference | University Park, PA

  • Led alumni engagement efforts to re-attract a large number of Penn State alumni working across the sports industry to network with students, faculty, and fellow alumni at the Penn State Sports Business Conference.
  • Trained and mentored two Alumni Coordinator understudies, providing guidance, resources, and strategic direction to expand the conference’s alumni reach and overall scale compared to prior years.
  • Served as Recruiting Co-Lead, securing professional sports organizations to attend the conference and provide networking and recruiting opportunities for students and alumni pursuing careers in sports.
  • Managed strategic communication and outreach efforts to land high-profile keynote speakers, including Penn State Head Football Coach James Franklin, Philadelphia Eagles General Manager Howie Roseman, and Baltimore Ravens General Manager Eric DeCosta.

Timeline

Customer Experience Team Member

DraftKings
05.2025 - Current

Sales Associate/Branch Management Intern

New Balance
05.2024 - 05.2025

Alumni Lead/Recruiting Co-Lead

Penn State Sports Business Conference
08.2023 - Current

Associate of Arts - Sports Management

Emmanuel College

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Arts & Sciences | Sports Studies

Pennsylvania State University
Owen Collins