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Location:
Redford Charter Township, MI
Posted:
October 06, 2014

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James A. Alexander III

***** ******** ******, *******, ******** 48239 ( 313-***-**** (

acf90y@r.postjobfree.com

Chief Executive Officer

Program Vision ( Strategic Initiatives ( Fundraising ( Dynamic

Leadership ( Donor Development

Highly accomplished and performance driven business executive and awarded

intercollegiate head coach with entrepreneurial spirit and over 15 years of

success in pioneering robust athletic programs and sports marketing

ventures. Visionary and proactive fundraiser with a strong track record of

achievements in attracting, developing, and retaining donor relationships

and growing stakeholder confidence. Proven cross-functional and cross-

cultural leader and organizational change agent with a passion for results.

. Raised over $660,000 in five years for Eastern Michigan University and

more than $950,000 overall; concurrently founded a start-up athletic

supply and training organization with sales of $475,000 year-over-year.

. Excel in building best-in-class high performance intercollegiate

athletic programs with strong and sustainable results; foster

cooperation between internal and external stakeholders, secure support

of individual, corporate, and institutional donors, and advocate on

behalf of the institution.

. Highly skilled in identifying, recruiting, and cultivating talent in

staff and leadership teams; adept in collaborative approaches,

innovative and critical thinking, and leveraging resources to achieve

optimal outcomes.

. Exceptional communication, problem solving, time and resource

management, administrative, and organizational skills; consistently

exhibit cultural sensitivity and integrity and produce program

performance excellence.

Areas of Expertise

Promotions and Sponsorships ( Resource Management ( Senior Leadership

Partner ( Organizational Performance

Strategic Analysis and Positioning ( Brand and Partnership Marketing (

Innovation ( Intercollegiate Athletics

Stakeholder Relationship Building ( Business Development ( Advocacy (

Financial Management

Recognition / Appointments / Awards

Nationally Recognized for APR Score over 993, Eastern Michigan University,

2014

Selected as Coach of USA Baseball, TOS, 2014

Appointed to the American Baseball Coaches Association All-America and

Athletic Hall of Fame Committees,

Wayne State University, 2007

Appointed Regional Chair of the North Central Region, Wayne State

University, 2006

Two-Time Coach of the Year Award Recipient, Great Lakes Intercollegiate

Conference

Key Professional Achievements

. Conceptualized, executed, and drove the growth of a sports business

enterprise while serving as head coach at the university level; built

business relationships, raised funds, led administration, and developed

programs and services.

. Fundraised over $930,000 for facility improvements and general funds for

Eastern Michigan and Wayne State Universities; included securing

donations, leading community projects, and facilitating charitable

events.

. One of only three African American head coaches in Division 1 nationwide

excluding historically black colleges.

. Excelled in recruiting, training, and developing high achieving student

athletes resulting in 34 All-Conference selections, 38 Academic All-

Conference players, 7 All-Region players, 16 players taken in MLB draft

or signed free agent contracts, and 1 current player in the MLB.

. Achieved the first national ranking in school history for Wayne State

University; played in two NCAA tournaments and climbed to within one game

of the World Series.

. Improved the Wayne State University team graduation rate to 98% in five

years.

. Hand-selected by Major League Baseball and USA Officials to identify the

top 40 players of 108 for a national team. Served as Head Coach for one

of six teams in the preliminary games.

Professional Work History

Precision Athletic Supply, Canton, Michigan 2006 to Present

Co-Owner

Established, built, and grew a successful indoor baseball facility and

sporting goods retailer from start-up to over $475,000 in annual sales.

Direct all business functions and financial management, oversee customer

activities, and supervise a staff of ten. Deliver training sessions,

conduct classes and clinics, run camps, and manage equipment sales.

. Launched business start-up concurrently while holding Head Baseball

Coach and Sports Administration Adjunct Professor positions with Wayne

State University; continued to successfully operate the business through

tenure with Eastern Michigan University.

. Conducted strategic planning, business development, competitive

analyses, and market studies to define corporate mission and vision.

Eastern Michigan University (Mid American Conference), Ypsilanti, Michigan

2008 - 2014

Head Baseball Coach

Spearheaded all daily program operations and personnel functions; included

practices, training / conditioning, budget management, equipment

management, travel, purchasing, and scholarship awards. Managed recruiting

efforts, fundraising, and academic tutoring. Supervised five direct

reports and 35 players.

. Secured donations of over $600,000 for facility renovations and $68,000

for the general budget.

. Hand-picked by the University President to serve on the search committee

for an Athletic Director, selected by the Athletic Director to head the

EMU Coaches Council, member of the NCAA Certification Committee - Ethics

and Compliance, and member of the hiring committee for multiple coaching

and administrative positions.

. Responsible for six wins over nationally ranked teams, nine wins over

Big Ten opponents, 37 wins in one season, and 58 student athletes in

combination achieving All MAC/All American Academic and Honors Awards,

first team All-Region, and MLB draft and draft status.

Wayne State University (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Conference), Detroit,

Michigan 1997 - 2010

Adjunct Professor - Sports Administration Graduate Program (2006 - 2010)

Supported mission of the institution and graduate program. Conducted

courses in Sports Administration to graduate students utilizing available

teaching aids such as charts, lecture notes, and presentations to convey

subject matter to students. Prepared syllabus and course outcomes for

course instruction. Held position concurrently while performing head

baseball coaching duties.

Head Baseball Coach (2002 - 2008)

Promoted from Associate Head Coach to continue development and improvement

of the baseball program. Directed all daily operations, practices, and

game day administration. Managed budget, purchased equipment, awarded

scholarships, and oversaw recruitment. Developed and managed new training

and conditioning programs. Implemented a baseball program study table and

created an environment of academic commitment in addition to sports

excellence.

. Raised over $256,000 from alumni, community projects, and game day

activities for field improvements, charities, and the general fund.

. Became the highest paid coach at WSU and achieved the most wins in

school history. Coached the highest draft pick ever in school history

and is currently in the major leagues.

. Created an eight-fold increase in camp attendance through marketing,

community outreach, and education.

. Worked closely with the Detroit Tigers organization to secure a grant

and fundraise for dugout refurbishment.

Associate Head Baseball Coach (1997 - 2002)

Performed a broad scope of responsibilities related to the recruitment of

student athletes. Assisted the Head Coach with training/conditioning

programs and other assigned duties.

Additional Work History

Sales Representative, RJ Reynolds; and Manager, Sales and Marketing,

Ability Mortgage Company.

Education

Master of Arts, Human Resource Management, Marygrove College, Detroit,

Michigan

Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies, Wayne State University,

Detroit, Michigan ~ Baseball Scholarship Recipient

Professional Memberships / Affiliations

National Collegiate Athletic Association, Certified in Recruitment ~ Board

Member, Detroit Tigers, T.B.T.

Member, Rules Committee for all College Baseball, American Baseball Coaches

Association (ABCA)

Keynote Speaker Engagements

Multicultural Student Programs and Services, Notre Dame University, Notre

Dame, Indiana, 2012

National Baseball Convention (ABCA), involved 5,000 members, 2011

Ohio High School Convention, involved 4,000 members, 2012



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