Despite not pursuing athletics professionally, he found fulfillment through sports management and marketing, demonstrating lifelong resilience and adaptability.
GLENSIDE, PA, May 22, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ryan Joseph Simon has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Simon has carved a distinguished career in the sports industry, primarily with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he currently serves as the manager of ticket services. Since joining the Phillies in 2011, he has ascended through various roles, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to excellence. He began his tenure as a premium services host and season and group sales representative before transitioning to a merchandising representative in 2013. His adept skills in customer service led him to the role of giveaway staff supervisor in 2014, a position he held while also serving as an assistant director of customer service at Drexel University. In 2015, Mr. Simon was promoted to coordinator of ticket services with the Phillies, a role he excelled in until his promotion to manager in 2019.
In addition to his primary responsibilities with the Phillies, Mr. Simon has contributed to academia as an adjunct professor at Arcadia University since 2018 and at La Salle University since 2021. He has also served as a sports management marketing industry mentor at Holy Family University since 2023. His dedication to professional development is underscored by his membership in the Society for Human Resource Management.
Mr. Simon's academic background includes a Bachelor of Arts in sports management marketing from Holy Family University in 2011 and a master's degree in project management from Drexel University in 2017. His commitment to continuous learning is evident through his certification in HR Management and Analytics from Wharton Executive Education and his status as a Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) with the Society for Human Resource Management.
Mr. Simon is deeply proud of his mentorship role within the Phillies organization. He has been instrumental in launching the careers of notable figures in the sports industry, including Vinesh Kanthan, now director of baseball operations for the Miami Marlins. Mr. Simon's initiatives, such as adjusting phone operating hours for staff well-being and creating a new ticket services program, have significantly improved both business operations and employee satisfaction.
Mr. Simon's personal life is marked by an unwavering belief in destiny. He is an eternal optimist who believes that hard work and helping others is the path to success. As a young man, his educational choices were driven by a passion for sports coupled with a pragmatic approach to career planning. Despite not pursuing athletics professionally, he found fulfillment through sports management and marketing, demonstrating lifelong resilience and adaptability.
Outside of his career, Mr. Simon is focused on making a positive impact within his community and exploring various future endeavors that align with his values and interests. Whether he's establishing fan services departments or advocating for women's sports representation, Mr. Simon will remain committed to leveraging his experience for broader societal benefits while considering further academic pursuits and entrepreneurial ventures.
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