Registered Athletic Administrator with 15 Years Experience
Resume:
WILLIE J. BENNETT JR., RAA
Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-***-**** (C)
Email: **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Registered Athletic Administrator with 15 years of versatile experience in sports and event management. Proven success in administration, event management, educational student support services, campus involvement, coaching, community activities and professional services. A creative problem solver with the ability to motivate, resolve, develop and improve people and organizations as well as having a natural talent in teaching and leadership.
1 Management - Solid background with a hands-on managerial approach. Resourceful with the ability to multitask. Planned and executed programs designed to cultivate personal and professional relationships. Equally strong in budget and financial management.
2 Administration - Developed and implemented comprehensive changes on a broad scale while enhancing discipline, compliance and personnel involvement.
3 Team Planning – Decisive team leader with extensive experience in event coordinating and game management.
4 Communication – Persuasive communicator with the ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, customers, student athletes and parents on all levels. EDUCATION
2008 - 2011 United States Sports Academy Dothan, AL Master of Sports Science
● Concentration in Athletic Administration, Facility and Event Management 1997 – 2002 Hampton University Hampton, VA
Bachelors of Science in Sports Management
● Completed 33 hours of Management courses
● Completed 6 hours of Finance, Accounting, Marketing, and Law courses respectively PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
● Can effectively operate Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Power Point.
● Expert knowledge of DCPS, DCSAA and DPR athletic rules and procedures. PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
● NIAAA - Register Athletic Administrator
● NCAA Expert Coaching Forum Participant (2010)
● NCAA Minority Coaching Academy Graduate (2007)
PROFESSIONAL 2021 – Current EXPERIENCE
District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation Washington, DC Compliance Manager/Site Manager
● Oversee the development and implementation of operation, policies and procedures for the District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation Competitive and Leasure Activities Division.
● Develop security and safety protocol for 5000+ participants in district wide sports.
● Managed school budget for Operation.
● Coordinated Sports Programming for youth, adults and seniors to include budget allocation, event set-up and break-down and security detail.
2019 – 2021
KIPP DC: Public Charter School Washington, DC
Manager of Operations and Enrichment
● Oversee the development and implementation of student enrichment programs for the high school.
● Develop security and safety protocol for 850 students in an urban school.
● Managed school budget for Operation.
● Coordinated All Events held on campus to include budget allocation, event set-up and break-down and security detail. 2015 - 2019
WB Sports & Entertainment Services Washington, DC
Owner
● DCSAA Master Athletic Coach – Teach and Train Coaches on best practices within their programs
● DCSAA Rules and Regulations Administrator – Contract
● DCSAA Football Championship Coordinator
● Current Client - National Title IX Basketball Tournament (Sponsorship and Marketing)
● Current Client - District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreations Health and Fitness Division
(Operations)
2012- 2015
DCPS Department of Athletics Washington, DC
Assistant Athletic Director
● Sports Coordinator for High School and Middle School Football, Baseball and Softball as well as Flag Football.
● Provide leadership and oversight for all DCPS public schools student athletes grades 4th – 12th (11,000 + students)
● Evaluation of eligibility and compliance for high school and middle school sports.
● Responsible for football, baseball and softball championship tournament and game operations.
● Oversight for all officials for football, baseball and softball.
● Provide leadership for enhancing coaching skills through classes and clinics
● Acted as liaison between DCIAA and DCSAA.
● Responsible for comprehension of DCMR Regulations for DCPS sports.
● Managed thedciaa.com website for the athletic department. DC Diva’s Professional Women’s Football
Defensive Coordinator
● 2016 National Champions - #1 Ranked Defense in Country
● 2015 National Champions - #1 Ranked Defense in Country
● 2014 National Semi-Finals - #1 Ranked Defense in County 2006- 2012
Saint Augustine’s College Raleigh, NC
Co-Defensive Coordinator
Professor - Sports Management Department
● Average Yearly Ranking in Top 10 Nationally in total defense as Coordinator.
● Created a unique academic program that has help to graduate over 97% of our football players.
● Worked directly with inner city high school student to reach their goal of a college education.
● I have taught Ethics in Sports, Sports Governance, Sports Information and Facility Management. Progressive Sports and Entertainment Alliance, Inc.Washington, DC Lead Teacher
● Taught Washington D.C. public and charter high school students during the summer.
● PSEA is a sports and entertainment management program designed to teach students the sports business.
● Directed students in pre and post-game operations, grounds and facility management, game statistics, video production & editing, and coaching.
● During the school year, PSEA students apply the newly acquired skills at their home school throughout the school year. 2005- 2006
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Greensboro, NC College Football Coach
● Ranked 3rd in pass defense in the MEAC.
● Ranked 9th in pass defense in the NCAA.
● Had a player named All-MEAC.
2002-2005
Alabama A&M University Normal, AL
College Football Coach
● Ranked 1st in the SWAC in total defense, rushing defense, sacks and other categories from 2002-2004.
● Ranked in the top 10 in the NCAA in total defense, rushing defense and other categories from 2002-2004.
● Had a player selected to the all-conference team every year. 1999-2002
Hampton University Athletic Department Hampton, VA Office of Compliance and Purchasing
Worked directly under the Assistant Athletic Director and Compliance Officer. Supervised the student workers for the department. Handled purchase and travel requisitions for the department. Researched NCAA rules for eligibility of student athletes and coaches for recruiting and competition.
SPORTS EXPERIENCE
● Football – Youth, High School, College & Pro (Women’s and Indoor)
● Baseball/Softball – High School & College (Participation and Coaching)
● Basketball – High School & College (Participation and Coaching)
● Cheerleading – High School & College (Participation and Coaching)
● Track & Field – High School & College (Participation and Coaching)
● Wrestling – High School (Participation)
● Swimming – High School (Participation)
● Soccer- High School Administration
● Bowling – Administration
● Tennis – Administration
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