Joey Callahan
**** **** *** *, #***, Nashville, TN, 37212
adbxyl@r.postjobfree.com
§ Team oriented collaborator with creative problem solving skills, strong work ethic, and polished written and verbal communication skills
§ Currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Data Science
§ Proficient with R Studio, currently learning Python in Jupyter Notebook. Developing skills in data cleaning, wrangling, and visualization, machine learning and modeling, and database management. Basic experience with Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Excel
§ Previously a sports industry front office professional with a myriad of administrative experience Education
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
MS in Data Science, June 2021
The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
BA in Journalism, minor in Communication, June 2014
• Student Manager for Arizona Wildcats baseball team Santa Barbara City College, Santa Barbara, CA
AA in Communication, June 2012
• Member of baseball team Fall 2009
Professional Experience
New York Yankees, New York, NY February 2018 – August 2018 Affiliate Video Manager, Tampa, FL/Pulaski, VA
• Managed video operations in a full-time role for Rookie level Pulaski affiliate throughout Appalachian League season and during extended spring training using Bats! video software
• Acted as team administrative director while in Pulaski, serving as liaison between coaching staff and front office
• Coordinated team travel for road trips and player travel corresponding with player transactions Cincinnati Reds, Cincinnati, OH January 2017 – October 2017 Baseball Operations Trainee
• Compiled and distributed advance scouting reports for upcoming series every series throughout major league season
• Conducted research and analysis project using Python and SQL to examine relationship between tool grades and player roles in pro scouting reports, aiming to identify biases and patterns amongst scouts
• Supported major league video coordinator and spearheaded Japanese and Korean video operations
• Disseminated information to front office regarding major league transactions & international amateur signings
• Assisted Amateur Scouting department with Draft materials and organized scout pref lists. Maintained organization of draft board during draft
• Aided Pro Scouting department with trade deadline projects and helped to update and maintain organizational prospect lists San Diego Padres, San Diego, CA February 2016 – October 2016 Minor League Video Intern, Peoria, AZ/El Paso, TX
• Managed video operations for AAA El Paso affiliate, facilitating needs of players, coaches and Player Development staff while traveling with team throughout PCL season
• Assisted coaching staff with advance scouting materials
• Conducted various player development projects for coaching staff and roving coordinators
• Facilitated Player Development department during spring training and instructi0nal league Inside Edge Scouting Services, Bloomington, MN March 2015 – October 2015 Baseball Operations Intern
• Charted and analyzed Major League and college baseball games from video using Inside Edge’s internal evaluation metrics
• Provided advance reports of pitcher repertoires and tendencies Sonoma Stompers Baseball Club, Sonoma, CA May 2014 – October 2014 Director of Operations
• Managed interns and led various business operations initiatives
• Directed and implemented analytics objectives and contributed to advance scouting procedures The University of Arizona Wildcats Baseball, Tucson, AZ August 2012 – May 2014 Student Manager
• Managed video operations, produced recruiting materials, and lead campus tours for commits and prospects Alpine Cowboys Professional Baseball Club, Alpine, TX November 2011 – May 2014 Assistant General Manager
• Managed interns and led various business operations initiatives
• Directed and implemented analytics objectives and contributed to advance scouting procedures
• Served as team’s radio broadcaster