Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors & Athletic Achievements
Leadership Experience
Timeline
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Akeen J. Woods

Summary

Dedicated sports administration professional with a Master's in Nutrition and Human Performance. Experienced in athletic operations, coaching, and academic support, with a proven ability to lead and mentor student-athletes. A former college basketball player with a deep understanding of sports culture, committed to enhancing athletic programs through effective communication and organization.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

Kennedy High School
Bloomington, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Support individual students and small groups with class assignments.
  • Supervise students in classrooms and lunchrooms.
  • Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to monitor student progress.

Assistant Basketball Coach

Kennedy High School
Bloomington, MN
09.2024 - Current
  • Conduct skills development sessions for players.
  • Assist in organizing practices, drills, and conditioning programs.
  • Contribute to game planning and student-athlete mentorship.

Athletics Operations Assistant

Baker University Athletic Department
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Supported game-day operations across multiple sports.
  • Managed facility setup and logistics for athletic events.
  • Provided event support to ensure a smooth experience for athletes and spectators.

Youth Sports Coordinator (Intern)

Skyhawks Sports Academy
St. Louis Park, MN
04.2022 - 09.2022
  • Oversaw daily planning and operations for youth sports camps.
  • Supervised staff of youth coaches and ensured safety and engagement.
  • Managed all camp programming in the St. Louis Park, MN area.

Education

M.S. - Nutrition and Human Performance

Graceland University
Lamoni, IA
05.2025

B.A. - Sports Administration

Baker University
Baldwin City, KS
05.2023

A.A. - General Studies

Southwestern Community College
Creston, IA
05.2020

Skills

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Team leadership and collaboration
  • Adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Event Management
  • Athletic Program Development
  • Mentorship

Honors & Athletic Achievements

  • 1,000+ point scorer in college basketball
  • Honorable Mention All-Region (2019–2020), SWCC Men’s Basketball
  • Dean’s List – Southwestern Community College
  • Athletic Director’s Honor Roll – Baker University

Leadership Experience

  • Team Captain, Graceland Men’s Basketball, 11/23 - 02/24
  • Skyhawks Camp Site Lead, 04/22 - 09/22

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Kennedy High School
09.2024 - Current

Assistant Basketball Coach

Kennedy High School
09.2024 - Current

Youth Sports Coordinator (Intern)

Skyhawks Sports Academy
04.2022 - 09.2022

Athletics Operations Assistant

Baker University Athletic Department
03.2021 - 05.2023

M.S. - Nutrition and Human Performance

Graceland University

B.A. - Sports Administration

Baker University

A.A. - General Studies

Southwestern Community College