Amari Smith
Deer Island,FL
Summary
Ambitious and determined University of Florida undergraduate student pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and Sports Management and a minor in Business on the Pre-Law track. Avid public servant who specializes in working with and formulating lasting relationships with individuals of all ages.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
UF Men’s Basketball
05.2025 - Current
- I currently serve as a manager for the UF men’s basketball program where I carry out numerous tasks to help advance the system and aid in the success of our players.
- These tasks include helping with practice, working in the video room/media, helping with recruiting, and so much more.
- This position acts as a full-time job but remains completely voluntary because this is something I truly love doing.
Basketball Official
Florida High School Athletic Association
03.2025 - Current
- I am a distinguished basketball official who possesses the ability to officiate top talent at the high school level.
- This is something I have begun to take seriously as I have made significant leaps in the field in just 1.5 years.
Florida Boys State Counselor
American Legion
06.2024 - Current
- I had the opportunity to attend this program as a delegate and earned the right to return as a counselor.
- This program means the world to me as I am given the opportunity to teach the future leaders of society how to become young men and how to utilize their talents to further society.
- Florida American Legion Boys State is a week-long leadership and civic engagement program that unites the brightest minds of the rising senior class into the Donald Tucker Center of Florida State University to simulate running a state government.
Customer Service Staff Member
Publix
01.2022 - Current
- As a cashier at Publix, I have the pleasure of being the last face customers see before leaving the grocery store that day and ultimately ensuring they have the best possible shopping experience.
- Although a portion of the job is to simply scan customers items, I have taken it upon myself to make it more than that by completing tasks outside of the role ultimately earning me a perfect evaluation for 2024.
Assistant Coach
Lockdown Elite Basketball
01.2023 - 01.2025
- I alongside one of my coaches started an 8th grade basketball team.
- Having a passion for interacting with youth and a love for the sport, I was excited to start this initiative, and it proved to be a true success.
- Initially we struggled, but after a year of training and practice the system started to click and it ultimately led to all the players getting onto their high school teams for the 2023-2024 season.
President
National Honors Society
01.2023 - 01.2024
- I served as the President of the 2023-2024 chapter of NHS at my high school where I coordinated numerous community service projects such as babysitting young children, sending thousands of Christmas cards to local healthcare providers, baked numerous goods for first responders, organizing a field day, and so much more.
Education
Double Bachelor's Degree - Political Science And Sports Management
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL05.2028
Skills
- Organization
- Leadership
- Enthusiastic
- Interpersonal
- Critical Thinking
- Team Player
Accomplishments
- Florida Seal of Biliteracy Recipient
- American Legion Boys State Alumni
Timeline
Team Manager
UF Men’s Basketball
05.2025 - Current
Basketball Official
Florida High School Athletic Association
03.2025 - Current
Florida Boys State Counselor
American Legion
06.2024 - Current
Assistant Coach
Lockdown Elite Basketball
01.2023 - 01.2025
President
National Honors Society
01.2023 - 01.2024
Customer Service Staff Member
Publix
01.2022 - Current
Double Bachelor's Degree - Political Science And Sports Management
University of Florida