Justin Bates
Mount Holly,NC
Summary
Highly organized and self-motivated Associate Athletics Director experienced in project management, team development and process improvement. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies to increase efficiency and performance. Passionate about driving student experience and creating positive work environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of ATHLETICS for EXTERNAL OPS
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
08.2023 - Current
- Oversaw Giving Tuesday 2023 and raised over $360,000 a $75,000 increase from previous year
- Assisted senior leadership in managing all aspects of operations.
- Serve as the Team Administrator for seven programs
- Mentored junior staff members, providing guidance on professional development opportunities and career progression paths within our department
- Manage and establish sponsorships for the department
- Establish Community Outreach programs with local organizations
- Created partnerships with BoxOut Sports and TicketSmarter
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR INTERNAL OPS
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
08.2015 - 03.2023
- Assisted with the development of the Athletics Master Plan for 2019-2039.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity, retention, and recruitment of student-athletes.
- Oversaw installation of new putting and chipping green (Summer 2022).
- Oversaw installation of Musco Lighting for Abbey Yard (Fall 2015) and Alumni Field (2020), installation of new fencing at Abbey Yard (Fall 2018 & Winter 2019), design and installation of The Sports Performance Center (Winter 2018).
- Coordinated practice and competition times and dates for forty athletic programs.
- Wrote and implemented new department policies in conjunction with Senior Staff.
- Established partnership with Hometown Ticketing for department ticket sales.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR
CAMP CAYUGA
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Oversaw staff schedules and assignments to handle programming demands.
- Hired, disciplined and managed nearly 200 camp staff members.
- Organized special events and field trips that broadened campers' cultural experiences and fostered a sense of community among participants.
- Scheduled Athletic Tournaments and games, both home and away, against other camps in the area.
- Ensured camp policies and the Wayne County Camp Association were adhered to.
- Designed a 26 page pamphlet, banners for website, and monthly newsletters for camp promotions.
- Presented camp mission and philosophy to potential campers and their families.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
Education
M.S.M. - SPORTS MANAGEMENT
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
New Castle, DE05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
BELMONT, N.C.05.2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Strategic leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Project Planning
Timeline
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR of ATHLETICS for EXTERNAL OPS
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
08.2023 - Current
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS FOR INTERNAL OPS
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
08.2015 - 03.2023
PROGRAM DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT CAMP DIRECTOR
CAMP CAYUGA
10.2013 - 07.2015
M.S.M. - SPORTS MANAGEMENT
WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
BELMONT ABBEY COLLEGE
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