Desmond Hazzard

*** ** ****** ******, ********, FL 33860 863-***-**** adif9j@r.postjobfree.com

Profile/Summary of Qualifications

Sport and Recreation savant currently seeking employment with a basketball organization where I can assist in daily operations; scouting/recruiting; player personnel; and other day-to-day functions that assist in the success of the program. I have worked side by side with Division 1 coaches, assistants, and Basketball Ops at Florida International University (Miami, FL); and have become competent with the daily operations and demands of a career in the basketball profession. I am an enthusiastic sports-minded individual aiming to use my proven versatile skill-set in a career field that I unconditionally love and enjoy.

Education

Florida International University (FIU) Miami, FL

Master of Science in Recreation and Sport Management (MS) December 2020

Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sport Management (BS) May 2019

GPA: 3.57

Polk State College Lakeland, FL

Associates of Liberal Arts Degree May 2017

Experience

Spectra/Ovations at The RP Funding Center (Formerly TLC) Lakeland, FL

Cater/Hospitality Worker 12/16 - 05/17

Facilitated set-up for events/banquets, concessions, and tear-down operations.

Performed cashier duties at designated concession stands.

Adequately worked with supervisors in order to ensure success of event(s).

Florida Southern College Lakeland, FL

Guest Services 08/14 - 12/16

Retrieved useful knowledge of current menu items to specially accommodate customers.

Garnished ingredients and prepared meals for special events and banquets.

Accurately recorded orders and partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guest expectations.

YMCA- (Lakeland Family) Lakeland, FL

Child Care Specialist 05/15 - 09/15

Successfully implemented and participated in recreational activities, such as games, tournaments, and leagues for the youth.

Firmly instructed children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and restroom hygiene.

Progressively disciplined children and recommended other measures to control behavior while also assisting their everyday needs.

Awards/Certifications

Pro Scout School 2019 (Las Vegas)

Completion of Pro Scout School- Las Vegas, NV July 2019

Serv Safe Culinary Cooking Certificate

Tenoroc High School- Lakeland, FL August 2010

Volunteer/Leadership Experience

FIU Men’s Basketball Graduate Assistant – (2019-2020 Season)

Tenoroc High School Basketball Manager (2011/2014)

Played for Tenoroc High School’s Varsity Basketball Team (2012/2013)

FIU Men’s Basketball Manager (2017-2018 season)/ (2018-2019 season)

Internship with FIU Men’s basketball program/ Worked with FIU Men’s Basketball Operations (2017-2018 Season)

Coached Intramural Basketball at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL) 2013

Coached Youth Basketball League at YMCA (Lakeland Family) (2018)

Interests/Skills

Computer Software: (Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Photoshop, etc...)

Coaching (Basketball)

Training/Fitness

Health/Wellness

Physical Education

Team Sports (Basketball, Football, Soccer etc...)

Recruiting/Scouting – Basketball (High school, Collegiate, NBA, Over Seas)

Player Personnel; Basketball Operations

Management/Supervising

Familiarity with video editing software and other film services (Sports Code, Synergy, Second Spectrum, Krossover)

Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Knowledge of and passion for analyzing the game of basketball

Detail-oriented, Intuitive, Self-Starter

High Energy

High level of confidentiality and professionalism

Ability to create and develop clear, effective reports and presentations

Time-efficient

Ability to problem solve and prioritize based on organizational experience

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