Peyton Spence
Colonial Heights,VA
Summary
Results-driven General Manager with 2+ years experience managing a multi million dollar sports park. Specialties include: managing daily operations, budgeting and inventory control, training, leadership, communication, etc.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting General Manager
Swaders Sports Park
2025.08 - Current
- Served as the primary point of contact for management and employees for workplace concerns.
- Created a training manual and a certification test for all 7 workplace stations.
- Led retraining of the entire management team to improve operational performance.
- Collaborated with the Vice President on strategic initiatives and marketing strategies to improve the company.
- Adjusted workforce scheduling to control labor expenses
- Assisted Human Resources in interviewing and hiring new managers.
Manager
Swaders Sports Park
2023.12 - 2025.08
- Managed safe room cash handling and daily bank deposits.
- Coordinated weekly ordering to maintain ideal stock levels.
- Resolved customer issues to ensure positive guest experiences.
- Conducted daily meetings with staff members to assign tasks and motivate the team.
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to company standards.
Intern
Colonial Heights Parks & Rec
2023.05 - 2023.10
- Assisted in organizing community events and recreational programs to enhance public engagement.
- Supervised and engaged groups of children aged 9-11 in a 3 month summer program.
- Attended weekly therapeutic recreation programs supporting participants with diverse needs.
- Managed sports program registrations and provided administrative support.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Minor in Communication
Radford University
Radford, VA2023-05
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Training and coaching
- Inventory control
- Verbal and written communication
- Cost analysis and savings
- Operations oversight
Timeline
Acting General Manager
Swaders Sports Park
2025.08 - Current
Manager
Swaders Sports Park
2023.12 - 2025.08
Intern
Colonial Heights Parks & Rec
2023.05 - 2023.10
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management, Minor in Communication
Radford University