Summary:
Over ** years of administration/operations and management experience in academic/ athletic programs in preparatory, public and private settings.
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
Excellent communication and presentation
Confident and successful recruiter of student athletes
Learn quickly and interpret information accurately
Capable of effectively communicating at various levels with individuals and groups
Ability to work in a fast-paced deadline oriented environment.
Enthusiastic, resourceful and enjoys challenges.
Professional Experience
Kyrie Irving Basketball Camps (2012-Present)
Director of Basketball Operations
• Directed revenue producing summer sport camps including curriculum development, staff selection and community relations
• Development and implementation of effective funding Business strategy for the organization
• Responsible for bringing in speakers that shares Kyrie’s views on the importance of hard work in the classroom and on the court to becoming a successful student athlete.
• Responsible for making sure that staff and student athletes have a clear understanding of NCAA rules and regulations.
Adidas Junior Phenom Basketball Camp for Girls and Boys, Kingston, PA (2005-2010)
Regional Director for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Directing all administration and operational activities of athletic organization; developing and monitoring event budget; representing organization to fans, donors, sponsors, alumni, media and other entities.
• Recruited top talent across PA to attend sessions
• Sold out each Camp session
• Secured all aspects of Camp, including site selection, staffing, marketing, sponsorships, speakers and scheduling
• Assessed and recommended talent according to NCAA regulation
• Secured participation of top scouting services
Big Brother Big Sister, Lakewood, NJ (2011-Present)
Program Coordinator
• Responsible for the integration between local businesses and mentor programs
• Development and implementation of effective fundraising Business strategy for the organization
• Coordinate joint counseling for parents and students involved in the program
• Spearheaded matching process of mentor and mentee
Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School, Kingston, PA (2003-2010)
Director of Residential Life - Class Dean - History Teacher - Director of Campus Security
Basketball Coach
• Coordinated and administrated the boys and girls campus-wide athletic and recreational special events, youth programs and intramural activities.
• Provided leadership to the academic programs and non-academic curriculum, for a 130 student body in support of their educational experience and overall welfare in accordance with institution’s strategic goals.
• Responsible for the operation of a 190 bed coeducational residence hall living and learning community with an award-winning commitment to diversity programming.
• Carried out academic mission of the school and conducted staff training and community development
• Additional responsibilities included and were not limited to: managing budget, developmental programming, hall advising, scheduling, counseling, crisis management, served as disciplinary officer, facility management, safety/security program implementation
• Develop and implemented African – American curricula to help in the increase diversity awareness in entire school population.
• Recruited and trained many students-athletes and assisted in their transition to collegiate level.
Pomfret School, Pomfret, CT (1997-2003)
History Teacher – Director of Multicultural Affairs – Class Dean –
Varsity Head Boys/Girls Basketball Coach
• Created and served as Tournament Director Holiday Invitational Basketball Classic Tournament which established new records in attendance and revenue.
• Successfully provided educational leadership and guidance to student body and teaching staff.
• Develop and implement strategic learning plans dedicated to enhance student performance
• Implemented academic programs dedicated to enrich cultural diversity for the school
• Created and organized Connecticut/NYC Basketball camp which yielded 120 participants.
EDUCATION
University of Connecticut; Storrs, CT
Major: Masters in History (8 graduate credits completed)
Dominican College of Blauvelt; Orangeburg, NY
Major: B.S. Marketing Management
Awards and affiliations:
People of Color Conference
New England Prep School History Symposium
Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce Diversity Task Force
Junior Leadership Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne Cultural Council