Joseph R. Pergola
Brooklyn, NY 11209 ***************@*****.***
Education
Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ
Bachelors of Arts in Journalism, May 2016
Work Experience
Aviator Sports and Event Center (Brooklyn, NY) July 2019- Present
Head Ice Technician
• Manage ice conditioning, Zamboni maintenance and edge conditioning.
• Responsible for operating and driving the Zamboni ice resurfacing machine,edge conditioning, and other motorized equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of ice cuts, blade changes and preventative maintenance.
• Train selected staff on all ice resurfacing equipment.
• Assist with all set ups and breakdowns of events at the facility.
AEG Barclays Center/Nassau Coliseum (Brooklyn, NY/LI, NY) September 2016-Present
New York Islanders Ice Crew
• Assist with maintenance of ice and operating associated equipment as required.
• Set-up of on-ice carpet runners and related equipment associated with the various on-ice activities.
• Assembling and disassembling hockey player’s tunnels in an expedited and timely fashion.
• Set-up hockey rink and game day related set-up requirements including dasher board and glass maintenance.
The Pourhouse of Bay Ridge, (Brooklyn, NY) December 2014-Present
Bartender
• Assist customers with quick, efficient service.
• Responsible for keeping the bar clean and keeping a positive pleasurable atmosphere for all.
• Developed strong patience and tact in dealing with customers.
City Ice Sports Inc., (Brooklyn, NY) August 2013- Present
Ice technician
• Performed daily maintenance of ice and building to insure quality and conditions of ice for all patrons/guests and players.
• Managed employees on a daily basis including assigning tasks and having employees report any issues or concerns they might have.
The Setonian (Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ) September 2011- January 2013
Sports Staff Writer
• Constructed interviews with players and coaches.
• Pitched story ideas to managers and editors.
• Observed and reported on multiple sports such as cross country track, golf, tennis, swimming and track.
• Published articles featured on www.thesetonian.com
Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Social Media Expertise in Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
• Familiar with Associated Press Style of Writing.