Akayla M. Taylor
Phoenix
Summary
Experienced program coordination professional prepared for this role. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Highly adaptable with skills in project management, stakeholder communication, and resource allocation. Valued for reliability and ability to meet changing needs. Offering strong organizational and communication skills, eager to learn and develop in recreation coordination environment. Contributes solid understanding of project management and event planning principles, quickly grasping new concepts and tools. Results-driven professional with extensive experience in program management and coordination. Known for delivering high-impact projects and fostering strong team collaborations. Adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments and consistently achieving targeted outcomes.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Event Manager
Playbook Sports
08.2021 - Current
- Generated repeat business by consistently providing outstanding customer service pre-, during-, and post-event stages.
- Oversaw all aspects of event logistics, from registration to post-event follow-up activities.
- Trained junior team members on best practices in event management, fostering professional growth within the organization.
- Established strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring seamless event execution.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Created spreadsheets for expenses and reimbursement purposes
Program Coordinator
City Of Tempe
01.2019 - Current
- Assist Senior Recreation Coordinator with daily tasks associated with K-12 basketball and flag football programs as well as special events
- Facilitated regular meetings with supervisor to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and brainstorm solutions for ongoing success.
- Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
- Managed and coordinated all aspects of the program, including planning, execution, and evaluation
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
- Established strategic partnerships with external organizations, expanding program reach and impact.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Led training sessions for staff and volunteers, fostering a knowledgeable and cohesive team environment.
- Market and promote programs and recruiting of participants
- Create game schedules, update games results and program dates of importance as well as rules using city wide software, TeamSideline
- · Communicate and interact with coaches, officials, participants, parents and spectators before, during and after programs
- Inventory clothing and equipment each season to prepare for new orders
- Collaborated with program staff to identify training needs and organized relevant workshops and seminars
- Provided support and guidance to program participants, addressing their concerns and needs
- Coordinated program evaluations and surveys to gather feedback for program improvement
- Work with community partners including local businesses and school districts within the city as well as across the valley
- Assist with other partnerships such as Arizona State University athletes and coaches as well as Arizona Cardinals NFL Flag Partnership
- Planned and coordinated postseason weekend for skilled players in the program for 4th-8th youth hoops - All Star Weekend
Sales Counselor
LA Fitness
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Established strong client relationships, leading to a high rate of repeat customers and referrals.
- Delivered exceptional customer service, resulting in increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Demonstrated persistence and resilience in overcoming challenges, resulting in successful negotiation and closing of complex deals.
- Developed leads inside and outside the club to make sales
- Perform operations/ front desk duties
Youth Hoops Coach/Site Supervisor
City Of Tempe
09.2015 - 01.2019
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
- Enhanced team performance by developing and implementing effective coaching strategies.
- Managed practice schedules, ensuring efficient use of time and resources for optimal results.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Serve as Camp Assessment day lead for players K-8th teaching defense, rebounding, passing, and shooting drills
- Setting up and tearing down gym for league, tournaments and special events
- Observe and monitor facility to ensure safety of all participants, spectators and officials
- Supervise score and time keepers , enforce league rules and report scores
- Observe coaches, spectators, players and officials to report to Coordinator
- Organized and led community sports events, promoting physical activity and sportsmanship in local area.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Saint Katherine
San Marcos, CA06.2018
No Degree -
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2016
Skills
- Team leadership and supervision
- Guest relations
- Schedule management
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- Facility Maintenance and Management
- Character development
- Nondiscriminatory practices
- Community Outreach and collaboration
Coaching
Marcos de Niza High school
- Assistant Varsity Girls Coach 2020-2022
Maricopa Institute of Technology
- Assistant Varsity Girls Coach 2023-24
- Head Varsity Boys Coach 2024-25
Timeline
Sr. Event Manager
Playbook Sports
08.2021 - Current
Sales Counselor
LA Fitness
02.2019 - 09.2020
Program Coordinator
City Of Tempe
01.2019 - Current
Youth Hoops Coach/Site Supervisor
City Of Tempe
09.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Saint Katherine
No Degree -
Maricopa Community Colleges, South Mountain Community College
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