Sports Management/Leisure Services Resume

Desired Industry: Athletics/Recreational Sports/Fitness	SpiderID: 7461
Desired Job Location: Washington, District of Columbia	Date Posted: 6/6/2006
Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent	Availability Date: June 2006
Desired Wage:
	U.S. Work Authorization: Yes
Job Level: New Grad/Entry Level	Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25%
Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors	Willing to Relocate: Undecided

Objective:
To obtain a position that will allow opportunities to utilize skills and knowledge in the field of Sports (Facilities) Management and Leisure Services. Long-term goal is to become a Sports Agent.

Experience:
Fall 2005-Spring 2006 Evangel Christian Center Chester, VA
Intramural Coordinator/Assistant Coach
Responsible for planning and developing a competitive basketball program
Coordinated game schedules
Planned, organized, and conducted practice sessions
Provided training direction, encouragement, and motivation in order to prepare athletes for games
Planned strategies and chose team members for individual games

Fall 2004 Richmond River Dogs Richmond, VA
Intern
Assisted with the development of a marketing plan to promote Hockey to diverse markets
Performed market research and contacted consumer information
Planned promotional events targeted to high school students which resulted in increased interest

Summer 2002 Loyola University Basketball Camp Baltimore, MD
Camp Assistant
Organized and coordinated daily camp activities
Provided general assistance to the camp Director
Scheduled and maintained daily roster
Keep records of athlete, team, and opposing team performance.
Instructed groups in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles such as specific ways of moving in order to achieve desired results
Assisted with the facilitation of the program orientation

Summer 2001 William Beanes Recreation Suitland, MD
Recreational Assistant
Provided general assistance to the camp Director
Organized daily activities
Assisted in the development of training and exercise program
Provided guidance and direction to the camp teens
Placed teens in various programs based on their abilities and interests

Summers 1999 & 2000 W. Webb Basketball Camp Virginia Beach, VA
Camp Supervisor
Supervised staff
Monitored and directed activities
Scheduled and coordinated games and staffing
Assisted with the development and delivery of fundamental training techniques, skills and exercises.

Education:
2002 - 2006 Virginia State University Petersburg, VA
Bachelor of Science, Sports Marketing and Management
Virginia State University Student Ambassador
Graduated Cum Lade, GPA 3.2

Affiliations:
Secretary and Founder of Trust Respect Unity Excellence Foundation 2002 (T.R.U.E); Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity (Tri-Alpha Chapter; Treasurer, Event Coordinator, Spokesperson 2004-06); VSU-Varsity Basketball Team (Point Guard, Captain (2003-06); The Elite Ascending Male Organization (T.E.A.M.)

Skills:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Windows, Multi-line Telephone, Fax Machine, and Copiers. Ability to manage a variety of tasks, detail oriented, work collaboratively, strong interpersonal, organizational, problem solving and team building skills; effective communication and customer service skills Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Business Management, Marketing, Organizational Management, Advance Communications, Entrepreneur & Small Business Management, Organization & Administration of Recreation, Leisure Service Marketing & Management

Additional Information:
Academic and Athletic Scholarship (2002); National Dean�s List; VSU Deans List (2002-2006); Who�s Who Among American College Students (2002-2005); Virginia State University Coaches Award (2002-2004); Academic Honors (all terms); Sports Management Department Academic Excellence Award (all terms); Departmental Scholar Athlete Award (2006)

Reference:
Available Upon Request

Candidate Contact Information:

Name: Greg Harrison
Street:	Phone: 202-360-3644
City: Ft Washington	Fax: -
State: Maryland
Zip: 20744
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