Assistant Athletics Director

DESHON FOXX

*****@**.*** C: 434-***-**** Winchester, VA

Education

Ph.D. – Sociology and Africana Studies, (Anticipated 2025) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Blacksburg VA Master of Science – Sports Management, 2019

University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

Bachelor of Arts – Sociology, 2015

University of Connecticut, Storrs CT

Experience

SHENANDOAH UNIVERSITY Winchester, VA

Assistant Athletics Director, Chief Diversity Officer 01/2021 - Current

• Served as the compliance coordinator for the athletics department. Coordinated all aspects of an NCAA Division III compliance and rules education program.

• As the Assistant Athletics Director for Student Success, Inclusion, and Equity I was responsible for creating initiatives that promote engagement and success of student- athletes as well as creating programs that prepared students to lead in a diverse society.

• As the Chief Diversity Officer for Athletics, I lead Shenandoah University’s RED

(Racial, Equity, Diversity) team in implementing programs and services that promote student understanding of anti-racism, multiculturalism, diversity, and inclusion.

• Coordinated all required University training with offices on campus.

• Served as the Liaison to the Mosaic Center for Diversity and served on University committees that addressed diversity initiatives and hiring practices.

• Served as the Co-Advisor for the Men United for Excellence (MUE) organization.

• Served as a Game Day Coordinator for sporting events at Shenandoah University, which included over seeing interns, student assistances, and staff in the set-up of game day ticket operations, on field coordination of referees, and oversight of the daily functions of gameday procedures.

• Served as an academic advisor, where I continuously met with the student-athletes in coordination of required courses for degree attainment, and served as the point person for academically struggling student-athletes to ensure they get the resources and help needed to be successful in the classroom.

VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY Blacksburg, VA Graduate Teaching Assistant, Sociology 06/2020 – 01/2021

• Co-taught the course Plantation Politics: The Black Sport Experience.

• Served as GTA for, Intro to Sociology.

• Graded papers, quizzes, and exams.

• Developed and implemented interesting and interactive learning techniques to increase student understanding and participation of course materials.

• Held regular office hours to meet with students and review study guides, assist in the understanding of material, and review weekly progress reports. WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY Lexington, VA

Assistant Professor for Physical Education, Assistant Football Coach - Pass Game Coordinator 04/2019 - 06/2020

• Supervised student teachers and practicum candidates

• Engaged in scholarly activities, attends and presents at professional conferences, and performs service projects.

• Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.

• Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.

• Developed custom course syllabus outlining standards, material, grading and progression for students.

• Assessed student-athlete behavior and academic achievements to determine continued eligibility for the program.

• As the Pass Game Coordinator, I lead Washington and Lee University to their most productive passing season in 15 years.

• As Pass Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers coach I mentored Washington and Lee’s first ODAC All-American first team Wide Receiver in over 20 years. THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL Windsor, CT

Intern, Athletics Director 12/2018 - 05/2019

• Organized the 2018 NEPSAC State Track and Field meet hosted at Loomis Chaffee.

• Assisted in tracking inventory, organizing and creating budget sheets for equipment rooms daily operations

• Assisted in scheduling all athletic events including arranging facilities for games and practices, organizing officials, and submitting final schedules to coaches, parents, athletes, and school faculty.

• Assisted in managing and allocating budget funding for athletic expenses, fees and equipment.

• Assisted Athletics Director with coach's evaluation, strategic planning and game operations management.

• Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational programs and curriculum.

• Scheduled educational activities, faculty lectures and departmental events to drive mission and values of the institution.

• Directed day-to-day operations of the education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.

• Enhanced collaboration between team members by preparing meeting materials and taking clear notes to distribute to stakeholders.

• Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook

• Worked with volunteers to guide fundraising activities, managed finances and strategized with board members to innovate opportunities to attract new donors. THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE SCHOOL Windsor, CT

Assistant Football Coach, Co-Offensive Coordinator 08/2017 - 05/2019

• Establishes commitments to compliance of rules and keeps all student athletes informed about National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) conference and University eligibility requirements, new legislation, academic standards and University code of conduct.

• Assists Head Coach with film breakdown strategizing game plan and teaching techniques and fundamentals.

• Assists Head Coach in strategic game planning.

• Assist in coordinating practice and meetings.

• Assist Academic Advisor with monitoring academic progress of student-athletes.

• Meets all NCAA certification standards and attends all University compliance workshops and meetings.

• Promotes and markets the team and generates funds to supplement the budget for the athletic program.

• Perform recruiting responsibilities assigned by head coach and recruiting coordinator in order to meet objectives of the team.

UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT Storrs, CT

Program Director, Graduate Teaching Assistant 08/2017 - 05/2019

• Develop, lead, and instruct nutritional/health programs at Fred D Wish School in Hartford, CT Prepare material for the Human Subjects Review Board, recruit subjects, interview subjects, analyze data, keep accurate records of experimental/observational data, and provide access to all project related data for supervision.

• Co-coordinated the “Ignite” fundraising campaigned, which raised more than $50,000 annually.

• Manage and respond to project-related communications, supervise undergraduate students, code data, serve as program leader and collaborate with teams on creating intervention plans

• Monitored processes and procedures, making sure that everything met all compliance regulations.

• Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

• Coordinated workshops for employees to better understand company mission, streamlining daily activities and aligning worker and company priorities.

• Verified long-term staff excellence by implementing updated and continuous training initiatives such as online modules, interactive programs and language labs.

• Lectured in courses such as, Intro to Sport Marketing and Sport in Society.

• Created and submitted a comprehensive Sport Marketing campaign for Sport Based Youth Development organizations.

• Created and submitted a comprehensive host manual and procedural guide for the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament held at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. WARRIOR WIDE RECEIVER ACADEMY Renton, WA

Owner, Head Coach 09/2016 - 10/2018

• Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for effectively operating business.

• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting, functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.

• Provided outstanding coaching to a team of 9 employees, which boosted efficiency throughout the company.

• Hired, trained and motivated staff to achieve business objectives and exceed expectations

• Drove business development and customer acquisition by devising targeted marketing and promotions plans.

• Supervised marketing departments monthly analysis of customer acquisition data and campaign performance

• Built, implemented and enhanced regional marketing initiatives to maximize outreach and clientele.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS and NEW YORK JETS Seattle, WA and Florham Park, NJ Professional NFL Athlete 05/2015 - 08/2017

• Played wide receiver for a professional team in a challenging and demanding environment.

• Participated in youth player clinics and offered insight into skill development.

• Represented and endorsed Adidas.

Awards

• AAC All-American Academic Team.

• Cofounder of Collective Uplift.

• Two-Time award winner of the Husky Sport Scholar Award, given to student-athletes who attributed a strong academic culture on their team.

• Named the 2014 MVP for the University of Connecticut football program.

• 2014 AAC All American Wide Receiver and Return Specialist.

• Member, University of Connecticut Alumni Association. Additional Information – Collective Uplift

As the Co-Founder of Collective at the University of Connecticut we were able to cultivate an organization dedicated to providing underrepresented students a chance to network, grow, and build an inclusive campus through community outreach and engagement. Collective Uplift Accomplishments:

• Received official status as a UConn recognized student organization on December 12, 2015.

• Guest Presenters: Dr. Jamil Northcutt (Director of Player Development – Cleveland Browns) Ms. Monique Negron (Assistant Director of the Academic Achievement Center) Mr. Willie Miles

(Founder and CEO of Miles Wealth Management (www.mileswealth.com)) Mr. Robert Felder

(Founder and CEO of Driven 2 Inspire (www.driven2inspire.com))

• Co-sponsored “The State of Black Males in the United States (U.S.): Realities and Resolve” panel with Brothers Reaching Our Society (B.R.O.S.) in the African American Cultural Center (AACC) on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:30pm

• Co-sponsored “The Royal Purple Lounge Spoken Word” event with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in the Wilbur Cross Reading Room on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 3:00pm-6:00pm – Hartford Courant Article: http://www.courant.com/sports/uconn-football/hc-uconn-panel- discussion-021*-********-story.html

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