Shane A. Johnson
Summary
Focused, reliable professional with a strong foundation in sports marketing and operations. Successfully planned and executed major events, optimized team recruitment, and enhanced operational efficiencies. Committed to leveraging communication and event planning skills to advance a career in the sports industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Intern
USNTDP - United States National Training Development Program USA Hockey
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Assisted with all tasks and projects that need to be completed
- Mainly worked in operations and marketing, also contributed in sales meetings and communications
- Exceptional hockey knowledge
- Planned and executed all stages of 4 Nations Tournament including travel and logistics of Team Switzerland
- Managed all four countries equipment during the tournament as well as assisted the US NHL players that used the rink all summer
- Created new ways to make operations run smoother for both the hockey teams as well as CJ's Brewery, the restaurant in the rink
- Coordinated the upcoming USHL season schedule for both U17 and U18 NTDP teams
Player Personnel Intern/Video Scout and Recruiting Operations
Bowling Green State University Football NCAA Division 1
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Watched videos of players to determine if qualified for BGSU as well as looked for the right players with unique talent for recruitment to BGSU
- Guided and presented BGSU in the best light to potential players that were visiting BGSU and the team during game days to help with recruitment to BGSU as well as sold attending the university to potential players
- Participated in set up and tear down facilities on game-days and pro days for recruiting events
Teammate New Orleans Super Bowl and Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee
Super Bowl LIX and Super Bowl LVIII
02.2024 - 02.2025
- Was selected from 80+ applicants to represent BGSU
- Worked many Super Bowl events including different experiences and games for adults and children
- Worked the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs Friends and Family Tailgate Party on game days and assisted in whatever needed to be done to make it a more memorable experience for the family and friends
- Participated in set up and tear down events for the entire week for the Super Bowl Experience
Sales Intern
Toledo Mud Hens Triple A Affiliate to the Detroit Tigers
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Marketed the team including selling tickets, worked in the ticket office, manned the phones in the sales office
- Merchandise - sold Mud Hens gear and merchandise in various park stores, worked with customers to answer any questions they may have as well as to obtain add on sales
- Organized stores and restocked as necessary to always have as much merchandise on the floor as possible
Ticketing Operations Intern
Bowling Green State University Athletic and Ticketing Department
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked in ticket office operations
- Sold tickets in box office for all sporting events
- Marketed new ways to get more fans to the sporting events
Leasing Assistant
RMK Management/M&R Development
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted president in reviewing contracts and documents for development of properties
- Reviewed and assisted in market surveys of current residential properties for possible development
- Office responsibilities as needed
- Worked in all areas of a 348-unit apartment community, including sales, marketing, administrative and maintenance departments
- Assisted in rental office with administrative work including lease paperwork
- Toured prospective renters with licensed agents to learn the sales process as well as worked on outreach marketing to get prospective renters interested in the property
- Assisted leasing staff in all aspects of working with current residents
- Assisted maintenance with resident work orders and getting an apartment ready for new residents
- Assisted maintenance in all aspects of maintaining a residential apartment community to company standards
On ice Referee / Scheduler / Rink Operations
All Seasons Ice Arena / CCHextreme
Naperville, USA
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Coordinated scheduling of 8-10 referees for 35-40 games weekly, optimizing coverage and game management
- Enforced penalties for gameplay violations, ensuring fair play and adherence to league standards
- Facilitated bi-monthly meetings with referees to reinforce league rules, streamline game operations, and resolve any concerns
- Verified equipment and personal gear compliance with event and safety regulations
- Arrived early to inspect facility, ensuring all equipment was functional and ready for use
Education
Masters - Sport Administration
University of Miami
06-2026
Bachelors Degree - Sports Management, Marketing
Bowling Green State University
08-2025
Skills
- Process improvement
- Project management
- Market analysis
- Logistics coordination
- Customer Service
- Data analysis
- Team coordination
- Decision Making
- Leadership
- Follows Directions
- Communication
Volunteer Experience
Leading Fundraiser for Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis Foundation at the Chicago Western Suburbs Walk for the past 10 years. Also, won an award in 2022 from the foundation for the individual with the highest funds raised in the state of Illinois.
Activities
- Member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity
- Intramural Sports at BGSU
- Varsity Hockey Player for Naperville Central High School
- Travel Hockey Player from the age of 5 for the Chicago Hawks Hockey Club
Timeline
Operations Intern
USNTDP - United States National Training Development Program USA Hockey
05.2025 - 08.2025
Player Personnel Intern/Video Scout and Recruiting Operations
Bowling Green State University Football NCAA Division 1
08.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Intern
Toledo Mud Hens Triple A Affiliate to the Detroit Tigers
05.2024 - 08.2024
Teammate New Orleans Super Bowl and Las Vegas Super Bowl LVIII Host Committee
Super Bowl LIX and Super Bowl LVIII
02.2024 - 02.2025
Ticketing Operations Intern
Bowling Green State University Athletic and Ticketing Department
09.2023 - 04.2024
Leasing Assistant
RMK Management/M&R Development
05.2021 - Current
On ice Referee / Scheduler / Rink Operations
All Seasons Ice Arena / CCHextreme
06.2016 - 08.2021
Masters - Sport Administration
University of Miami
Bachelors Degree - Sports Management, Marketing
Bowling Green State University