Amir Nesbitt
Newport News, VA ,United States
Summary
Sports Management graduate and experienced athlete seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Well-versed in assisting in web content development, coordinating logistics for events and supporting marketing initiatives and campaigns. Resourceful team player with experience with common software applications and social media platforms.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sports Management Intern
Hampton Roads Pro-Am
Hampton , VA
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the coordination of sporting events, including scheduling, budgeting, and registration.
- Created content for social media platforms to increase brand awareness.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for teams and athletes attending tournaments or competitions.
- Provided administrative support such as preparing documents, filing paperwork, and responding to emails.
- Managed relationships with vendors to ensure quality services were provided at competitive prices.
- Generated innovative ideas that could be implemented by the organization in terms of marketing strategies.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing sport management operations.
- Gathered details and wrote pre- and post-game information releases and announcements.
- Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
- Created content for social media platforms to engage and connect with target audiences.
- Tracked social media content and delivered results to appropriate stakeholders.
Youth Basketball Camp Coach
Hampton Roads Pro-Am
Hampton, VA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
Youth Basketball Camp Coach
Unique Hoops Basketball Academy
Stephens City, VA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Monitored safety of training, individual exercises and equipment usage to avoid sports injuries and damage to facility.
- Oversaw rigorous practice sessions to enhance individual skills and team gameplay.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Imparted team and game rules with authority and clarity, which improved understanding and reduced fouls.
- Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
Point Guard Senior Men's Team Semi Professional
Virgin Islands FIBA Basketball Federation
Venezuela, South America
02.2019 - 02.2019
- Represented Virgin Islands Basketball Federation in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
- Followed rigorous practice schedule, maintained dress requirements and always contributed to team improvements.
- Memorized team strategies, plays and formations.
- Met with coaches to discuss gameplay, workout and recovery routines and ways to avoid injuries.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of game rules, regulations and procedures.
- Collaborated with other teammates to make plays, improve workouts and boost team success.
- Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Represented team at professional sporting activities, in media interviews and in support of charitable causes.
Point Guard Semi Professional Senior Men's Team
Virgin Islands FIBA Basketball Federation
Baranquilla, Columbia
08.2018 - 08.2018
- Represented Virgin Islands Basketball Federation in FIBA Caribbean Olympic Games
- Met with coaches to discuss gameplay, workout and recovery routines and ways to avoid injuries.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of game rules, regulations and procedures.
- Memorized team strategies, plays and formations.
- Adhered to robust programs for training, exercise and diet in order to maintain top physical fitness.
- Collaborated with other teammates to make plays, improve workouts and boost team success.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Represented team, in media interviews.
Youth Basketball Camp Coach
Virgin Islands FIBA Basketball Federation
St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
06.2018 - 07.2018
- Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
- Applied evaluation techniques and personal knowledge to assess abilities to assign players to correct positions on team.
- Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
- Imparted team and game rules with authority and clarity, which improved understanding and reduced fouls.
- Encouraged athletes, fellow coaches and parents to engage in good sportsmanship with competitors.
- Readied team to compete in tournaments and other special events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 08.2020 - 05.2024
Skills
- Training exercises
- Player evaluations
- Character building
- Media relations
- Tournament procedures
- Game rule expertise
- Eligibility rules
- Fitness equipment expertise
- Operations support
- Administrative tasks
- Project support
- Client Relationships
- Team collaboration
References
Jareem Dowling: Head Coach Virgin Islands Basketball Federation Semi Professional Senior Men's Team
Lamont Strothers: CEO Hampton Roads Pro-Am
Chris Rhone: Owner Unique Hoops Basketball Organization
Timeline
Sports Management Intern
Hampton Roads Pro-Am
08.2023 - Current
Youth Basketball Camp Coach
Hampton Roads Pro-Am
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Hampton University
08.2020 - 05.2024
Youth Basketball Camp Coach
Unique Hoops Basketball Academy
06.2019 - 08.2019
Point Guard Senior Men's Team Semi Professional
Virgin Islands FIBA Basketball Federation
02.2019 - 02.2019
Point Guard Semi Professional Senior Men's Team
Virgin Islands FIBA Basketball Federation
08.2018 - 08.2018
Youth Basketball Camp Coach
Virgin Islands FIBA Basketball Federation
06.2018 - 07.2018
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