Mark Jarrell
Nutley, Nj ****0
Phone: 504-***-****
Email: ****.********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position in the sports marketing field.
QUALIFICATIONS: I have gained valuable insight into the sports market as well as the theoretical world of business through my athletic experiences in college and coursework in business marketing. My personal experiences as an athlete have improved my skills in negotiating, communicating, leading, and motivating. My professional experiences have improved my ability to delegate responsibility, as well as my organizational, time management and conflict management skills. Because of these experiences I have become a team player, who is eager and open to learning new things.
ACHEIVEMENTS: 2 year Captain for the Fordham Rams Men’s Basketball Team
MVP of the 2001-02 season
EDUCATION: Fordham University, Bronx, NY
Bachelor of Arts, May 2004
Major: Business Marketing
PROFESSIONAL ATHLTIC EXPERIENCE:
2005 NBDL Asheville Altitude preseason training camp
2005-2006 ABA Harlem Strong Dogs
2006-2007 ABA NJ Express
2007 Guaros De Lara- Venezuela
EXPERIENCE:
March 2013-present
Program Director (THE FIRM)
Responsible for creating a family environment that stresses work ethic, morals and discipline
Developed community service initiatives
Created a staff that has 25 years of sweat equity in the basketball world
Created an infrastructure for success on and off the court
Handled schedules and transportation effectively so we stayed within budget
Manage over 30 plus players and 7 coaches and 2 trainers
Taught social skills, social media skills, branding building and proper diets
Provided leadership for my staff at all times and gave everyone a voice
July 2011-present
Business Manager,
Planned and scheduled meetings and organized events
Managed “Manaimal” brand as far as social media and apparel
Negotiated multiple deals and communicated with all sponsors
Monitored all business affairs concerning player on and off the court
Assisted in sponsorships marketing plans in order to build brand visibility to different demographics
Developed and maintained relationships with all business partners to continue create for future projects
January 2007- 2011
Teachers Aide/Substitute Teacher, South Orange Maplewood School District
Develop and follow through with lesson plans
Create a motivating atmosphere within the classroom
Ensure all school rules and policies are enforced
March 2005-2012
Head Coach of Playaz Basketball Club (17 & under), Paterson, New Jersey
Organize sporting events and fundraisers
Motivate players to excel on and off the court
Arrange team travel schedules
Responsible for making sure players achieve feasible goals
Create workshops for student athletes to prepare them for present and future aspects involving basketball
January 2005-2006
Recreational Specialist, United Community Corp, Newark, NJ
Mentored a group of 5 or more children
Served as a positive role model for inner- city youth
Scheduled and planned events
Prepared tutoring and team sports for the after school program
Organized a focus group for youth gang prevention
Coordinated a youth sports league
January 2005- June 2005
Health and Fitness Teacher, Reverend Lagarde Academy Catholic School, Paterson, NJ
Developed and follow through with lesson plans
Taught and instructed various sports
Created an after school mentorship program for young men
March 2004-2005
Assistant Coach, Playaz Basketball Club, Paterson, NJ
Assisted with all coaching duties on and off the court
Motivated players and provided them with critiques on their performances
Played an active role in developing the business infrastructure of the program
Helped organize all road trips
May 2003-Aug. 2003
Marketing Agent, Cirillo’s World, New York, NY
Prepared press kits for Dibella Entertainment boxing events
Developed promotional marketing for various sporting venues
Contacted celebrity clientele for the Munson Award Dinner
July 2000-Aug. 2007
Camp Counselor, Eastern Invitational Basketball Camp, Bronx, NY/ Trenton, NJ
Instructed and supervised a team of fifty high school basketball players
Developed and supervised basketball stations of 30 to 40 student athletes
Assisted in the daily preparation of the camp
ACTIVITIES: Fordham Men’s Basketball Team, (Fall 2000-Spring 2004)
Special Olympics Volunteer (Spring 2000 and 2001)
References available upon request