Ryan W. Holsten www.linkedin.com/in/ryanholsten
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SUMMARY:
Dynamic and motivated professional moving back into corporate structure with a proven record of generating, building and maintaining relationships, managing projects and budgets from concept to completion, designing educational strategies for professional and team development, and coaching individuals to success. Skilled in building cross-functional teams, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, and making critical decisions during change, growth and challenges. Adaptable and transformational leader with an ability to work independently, with in a team and developing opportunities that further establish organizational goals.
EXPERIENCE:
SAINT EDMONDS ACADEMY 2006-Present
Private elementary school (K-8) located in Wilmington Delaware seeking the positive focus and direction of young men and student athletes.
Athletic Director
Departmental Administration responsible for overall athletic and physical education program achievment.
Responsible for program growth, team scheduling, managing coaching staff, departmental budget, parent communication and relationships, Community Relationship, and student success.
Director of Student Behavior
Administer and ensure compliance with all student behavior policies and procedures in the school handbook and responsible for follow through during the school year.
Communicate with parents regarding students’ behavior and provide guidance to support students’ personal growth.
Evaluate and adjudicate complaints and allegations of violations of the school handbook.
Participate in administrative meetings and trainings.
Operation Committee
Serve as a member of the 5 person team in charge of overall school calendar.
Ensure each facility is not being over used and over scheduled.
Admissions Committee
Review and evaluate candidates for admission.
Work with other members of the committee to determine final decisions for acceptance.
Development Director
Fundraise and communication with alumni, alumni parents, and the business community-at-large concerning the mission of educational environment of SEA.
Develop strategies for existing donors and cultivate new relationships to foster support for goals and objectives.
RYAN HOLSTEN BASEBALL, LLC. 2001-Present
Private coaching and mentoring for players of all skill levels and ages.
Owner/Private Baseball Coaching and Consulting
Build and develop plans of player success from Little League through D1 College level; including optional nutrition, strength, and conditioning consulting.
Little League Team consulting and training; individual team training clinics for players.
Provide consulting services for coaches to better organize practices at maximize productivity.
Successfully scaled business to include open clinics, and a demand for the product.
Manage and Trained Assistants to deliver the same quality of product as I would expect from myself.
Organize and operate multiple successful summer camps.
Serve as 12U and 13U Travel Team Director.
Successfully implemented Marketing Strategies that increased business by over 25%. Strategies to include direct marketing to Little Leagues through sponsorships, Community Relationships, and Social Media.
Manage all financial responsibilities for the company, to include taxes, P and L statements, and employee salaries.
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL CLUB 2001 - 2005
World Series Champion of 2001 and Major League Baseball Franchise.
Professional Baseball Player- RH Pitcher
Starting and Long Relief Right handed pitcher in the Diamondbacks minor league organization; polished skills, public relations, disciplined weight training and on-field performance.
Led the Missoula Osprey (short season minor league club) to a division championship; won opening game of league championship series. Special achievement awards- Pioneer league pitcher of the month both in June and August of 2001.
Led the Lancaster Jethawks division “high A” minor league club to division championship, and highest team winning record in history.
Positively promoted all club associations and public relations with the working press through outstanding communication and relationships.
Initiated customized pitching clinics for college players, high school players and young ball player of many ages.
LA FITNESS INTERNATIONAL 2005-2006
General Manager & Personal Trainer
Responsible for all “bottom line” results, time and attendance and customer relations.
Licensed personal trainer for those interested in self-improvement and their personal health.
Developed customer relationships to help build the sales base of the company.
BALL PARK ARIZONA 2004-2006
Private Pitching Coach
Instructed skilled players of all ages and grade levels in pitching fundamentals.
ARCHMERE ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 2001-2004
College preparatory high school located in Claymont Delaware seeking the highest level of student athletes.
Assistant Athletic Director
Served as the departmental administrator and ensure compliance with League and School policy.
Oversaw all student/athlete weight training activities, counseling and fitness training.
Event planning and on site Event Management.
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY 1998-2001
Teller
Managed the head teller responsibilities a large branch in the north Wilmington area.
Helped grow the business base by developing customer relationship and promoting public relations.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Analysis: Visio, Rational, Visible Analyst, Excel
Web Development: Microsoft FrontPage
Database Management: Microsoft Access
Project Management: Microsoft Project, Google Apps
EDUCATION:
Wilmington University, Wilmington, DE
Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership, 2010
4.0 Overall GPA
Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT
Bachelor of Business Management, 2001
3.4 Major GPA