Shane Eldridge
Brick,New Jersey
Summary
Results-driven Facility Maintenance Manager with extensive experience supporting sports and event facilities. Skilled in building maintenance operations, vendor management, inventory control, and budget administration. Holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sport Management from William Paterson University of New Jersey.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Stadium Operations
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
01.2024 - Current
- Responsible for the overall management, maintenance, safety, and operational readiness of ShoreTown Ballpark
- Supervise full-time and part-time staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management.
- Oversee the stadium cleaning crew following each event held at the facility, including a complete walk-through each day after the crew has finished cleaning, to ensure all areas have been addressed.
- Conducted regular property inspections to identify potential issues and address them proactively.
- Collaborated with external vendors for specialized repairs and maintenance services as needed.
- Performed minor repairs on plumbing and electrical systems to maintain facility functionality.
- Performed interior and exterior facility maintenance, including painting and drywall repair, to uphold safety and appearance standards.
- Directed removal of snow and ice from common outdoor areas, parking lots and entrances.
Operations Manager
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Responsible for the facility maintenance and cleanliness of ShoreTown Ballpark.
- Supervised a team of thirty who executed custodial operations revolving around special events and other needs within the organization.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce labor costs, streamline production, and increase efficiency.
- Developed strong relationships with upper management to ensure company standards are upheld.
- Managed payroll, budgeting, inventory, and expense report processes.
- Performed daily facility maintenance for minor repairs, but also coordinated with external contractors for major repairs and installations.
- Awarded Rookie of the Year in 2022 and Most Valuable Player in 2023
Merchandiser
Shore Point Distributors
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Prepared engaging and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Established and sustained working relationships with account management to ensure prime display locations.
Stadium Operations Manager
Trenton Thunder
05.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations of Arm & Hammer Park and served as point of contact for facility issues or concerns.
- Set up and breakdown of all facility events.
- Supervised and streamlined parking operations and assisted with coordination of staff.
- Performed minor repairs and coordinated outsourced contractors for larger repairs and facility maintenance projects.
- Interviewed, hired, and supervised a team of fifteen, created work schedules, distributed assignments, and oversaw daily operations.
- Provided facility inspection reports to achieve superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep.
Facilities, Events & Operations Intern
Rutgers University
05.2018 - 06.2018
- Main contact for facility rentals.
- Assisted in the operations of Bainton Field and practice facilities.
- Oversaw non-university events, such as youth soccer, lacrosse and baseball tournaments.
Assistant to Director and Facility Operations Intern
Rockland Boulders Baseball Club
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Coordinated weekly facility walkthroughs and insured quality of exterior, maintenance of the building, parking lots, and field.
- Created, planned, designed, and implemented the Field of Screamz attraction.
- Worked in collaboration with gameday staff including security, parking lot attendants, and customer service representatives.
- Facilitated and supervised front gate operations and access control, such as security bag checks, ticketing, promotional giveaways, and customer service.
- Created schedules, responded to daily emails, and prepared gameday sheets for staff personnel.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
William Paterson University
Wayne, New Jersey01.2018
Skills
- Inventory Management
- Budgeting
- Scheduling
- Event Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Vendor Relations
Certification
- Forklift Certification (Barclay Brand Ferdon) | January 2022
- Articulating Boom Loader (Modern Equipment & Supply) | March 2023
- Basic Home Systems: HVAC (Ocean County Vocational Technical School) | November 2024
- Basic Home Systems: Plumbing (Ocean County Vocational Technical School) | March 2025
Timeline
Director of Stadium Operations
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
01.2024 - Current
Operations Manager
Jersey Shore BlueClaws
01.2022 - 01.2024
Merchandiser
Shore Point Distributors
10.2020 - 12.2021
Stadium Operations Manager
Trenton Thunder
05.2018 - 04.2020
Facilities, Events & Operations Intern
Rutgers University
05.2018 - 06.2018
Assistant to Director and Facility Operations Intern
Rockland Boulders Baseball Club
05.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
William Paterson University