Business management
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Business management

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration: Marketing – University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, 1999 Men’s Basketball Team Member
Associates of Applied Science: Advertising & Communication – F.I.T – New York, New York, 1997 Men’s Basketball Team Member

Areas of Expertise
Ability to Influence Peers and Senior Management, Analytical Skills, Attention to Detail, Brand Management, Budgeting, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Customer Service, Endorsements, Generate Revenue and Profit, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Suite & Internet Applications, Problem-Solving, Public Relations, Sales, Time Management, Training & Development, Verbal and Written Communication

Professional Experience
Contractor/Associate Game Designer EA Sports September 2018 – Present
??Responsible for game content – maintain/balance the core and meta-game while creating, prototyping and implementing gameplay features ??Balance game with consideration to fun gameplay, player acquisition, monetization and engagement; Communicate with game design team
??Remain current on industry trends including: new game genres, new game design methods and emerging platforms
??Director Talent in basketball Mod Cap Shoot

After-School Site Coordinator Grad Cincinnati October 2017 – August 2018
??Riverview East Academy of Cincinnati Public School District Site Coordinator, Oversee site compliance with state grant; Budgeting
??Supervise after school leaders and volunteers; Organize individuals and groups in specified programs; Maintain attendance and all reports
??Prepare instructional objectives and lesson plans; Supervise and implement safe practices as it relates to participants, programs, and facilities
??Enhance the program via participant solicitation or feedback; Recommend program enhancement and any concerns regarding operations
??Complete staff performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity; Payroll; Inventory
??Develop community partnerships; Networking


Assistant Athletic Director Cincinnati Public Schools December 2016 – June 2017
??Western Hills University High School Temporary Assistant to Athletic Director
??Personnel Director: hiring coaches and recruiting volunteers, oversee all staff
??Game Logistics: Scheduling contest, Coordinate team travel; Budgeting for entire program; Maintaining and purchasing equipment, Inventory
??Oversee Program: Communicate with athletes and promote academic achievement, Supervise coaches, Coordinate fundraising opportunities
??Manage OHSAA Forms; Department Webmaster
??Responsible for scheduling use of facilities with coaches and outside organizations; Determine the needs and maintenance of existing facilities

Operations Manager FedEx Ground April 2014 – April 2016
??Plan, organize, staff, directs and controls the day-to-day operations of the hub
??Responsible for managing and assigning employees to ensure the efficient sort of packages through the facility, minimizing operational cost and maximizing operational quality, tracking and administration of trailers
??Analyzes operational performance through direct observation, interpretation of reports and collaboration with others. Determines opportunities for improvement of key metrics and executes action plans to achieve results
??Educates hub staff, including other management employees, and ensures compliance with all company policies/procedures and applicable governmental regulations and manages compliance
??Participates in the development of and responsible for administering company employee relations strategies, including maintaining the confidentiality of such material and matters
??Perform day to day operational support to the HR Manager with various reports, activities and assigned duties
??General Management duties : hiring, terminations, coaching, skills development, recognition and rewards, performance evaluation and management, discipline, addressing employee concerns and staff productivity, process weekly payroll, conduct yearly and Quarterly employee payroll and compensation analysis

Founder/CEO Headache 13 Foundation January 2004 – Present
??Director of Basketball Operations: Scout and Recruit professional basketball players for Team Headache. Create national and international schedule, developing worldwide relationships. Oversee all business and financial operations of team. Handle all public relations, the face of the team in all television appearances and interviews
??Camp/Clinic Facilitator: strengthening the community through programs of basketball orientation that promotes the holistic success for youth, targeting ages 12-25 and their families - understanding their lives are indispensable, their choices significant, and the timeframe for all decisions are valuable; marketing research, advertising to youth, design brochures and sponsorship proposals, interacting with teens and their families
??Basketball Trainer: Design customized one-on-one training programs, and group training programs, monitoring skill progress while helping motivate clients to become better athletes. Work with various skill set backgrounds, from grade school to professional athletes
??Fundraiser Coordinator/Event Planner: Creating unforgettable, memorable and lucrative events for nonprofits organizations
??Motivational Speaker: International and National guest speaker, inspiring and encouraging student-athletes and their families

Commissioner/Specialist Sports & Arts in School Foundation February 2010 – February 2014
??Commissioner: Responsible for oversee of multiple school sites and 7 different sports. Manage all program site staff, budget and acquire all necessary equipment for particular sports. Develop relationships with school principals and their staff and all youth in the program and their families, ensuring the longevity of the SASF in the school, make recommendations to improve/change current policies and procedures
??Basketball Specialist: Develop summer camps and various youth camp activities to enhance, build, and strengthen the basketball athlete. Create all team and individual building drills then model for the staff and athletes for continuous growth and improvement. Develop disciplinary charts for staff infractions and youth behavior challenges. Create an atmosphere of excitement and learning

Teacher/Coach/Dean New York City Department of Education September 2000 – June 2010
??Teacher: Create and instruct lessons based on approved curriculum for Math, History, Health and P.E. Monitor students’ progress and develop interventions for those that need to experience growth.
??Coach: Build a group of basketball players that have excelled and those that can be developed to make a team of excellence. Team Building and individual skill building, public relations and managerial duties: meet with athletic director to learn goals and rules of how the team must operate, submitting rosters, health forms, create a budget, order equipment, logistics, checking facilities to meet league regulations
??Dean of Discipline: use discipline data to inform school-wide social, emotional and academic practices and professional development, actively support staff and teachers addressing student mistakes and challenges in conduct, timely reporting to families and other systems/agencies in regulations; liaise with safety agents and administrators at school, district, borough and city