Christopher Grant
Miami, FL ***** 786-***-**** *.*****@***.***
Summary
Coach focused on cultivating hardworking and focused athletes and teams with emphasis on teamwork and perseverance. Vast knowledge of basketball game rules and regulations. Eager to lead basketball programs to championships.
Goal-driven Basketball Coach familiar with game rules, strength-building exercises and safety protocols. Proficient in analytic game plans. Brings 6+ years of experience as both team leader and former player. Experienced individual focused on setting attainable goals for athletes of all abilities. Enthusiastic and patient Youth Coach offering one-on-one assistance for kids requiring additional support. Careful provider of guidance to turn budding athletes into life-long champions.
Skills
Leadership
Problem-solving abilities
Group and individual instruction
Curriculum planning and implementation
Student engagement
Organization
Customer service
Team building
Experience
HEAD COACH 08/2020 to Current
Kendall Kings Basketball Academy - Miami, FL
Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training. Monitored players' academic progress to ensure continuous success and commitment to education. Collaborated with peer and parent liaisons to achieve program growth while managing coaching development. SALES ASSOCIATE 08/2018 to Current
Solefly - Miami, FL
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices. Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft. Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales. INTERN 01/2020 to 04/2020
FIU Men's Basketball Team - Miami, FL
Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay. Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training. Checked equipment and monitored common areas to maintain neatness, organization and proper upkeep while remaining vigilant on safety.
Encouraged team members to become stronger, more agile athletes and more successful competitors through focus, effective training and proper nutrition.
Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games. INTERN 08/2019 to 01/2020
FIU Athletics Game Operations - Miami, FL
Coordinated vendors, timelines and budgets for events. Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines. Assessed events planning services and related costs. Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs. COUNSELOR 06/2016 to 08/2018
Boys and Girls Club - Miami, FL
Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment. Checked on campers struggling with various social and recreational skills to maintain camper and parent satisfaction. Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Promoted fun, safe and inclusive environment by monitoring activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
Coordinated daily schedule of activities to assigned campers and managed transitions to ensure timely arrival. FRONT SERVICE CLERK 08/2015 to 08/2016
Publix Super Markets - Miami, FL
Handled payment processing duties and provided customers with receipts and proper bills and change. Addressed and welcomed large volume of guests to business per day, improving overall customer service and engagement.
Delivered top quality customer service in professional manner while managing multiple tasks. Protected staff and customers from infection by cleaning and sanitizing surfaces and equipment. Resolved customer complaints and fostered customer retention and loyalty. SANDWICH ARTIST 04/2014 to 08/2014
Subway - Miami, FL
Delivered superior customer service focused on quality and meeting customer needs quickly and efficiently. Prepared food items such as deli and hot sandwiches to meet customer specifications. Maintained clean, well-organized and properly sanitized front counter area to greet customers. Completed efficient store opening and closing procedures each day. Assisted in preparing food by cutting, chopping and marinating meats, vegetables and fruits. Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service. Education and Training
Terra Environmental Research Institute - Miami, FL High School Diploma 06/2014
Major in Environmental Science.
4 year captain on the Boys Basketball Team.
3.0 GPA
Miami Dade College - Miami, FL Associate of Arts 12/2017
Florida International University - Miami, FL Bachelor of Science Sports Management, 04/2020
University Of Florida - Gainesville, FL Master of Science Sports Management, Expected in 07/2022