Blake Harris
Assistant Coach/Social Media Manager
Durham,NC
Summary
Former Division I Athlete and Assistant Coach/Social Media Account Manager who is a results-driven candidate with successful track record of providing support in a busy college sports environment. Excellent communication skills with diverse experience within collegiate sports. Successful social media marketing record of mobilizing diverse populations to produce strategic and engaging social media content that drives traffic, increases engagement and generates visibility. Experienced in recruiting and evaluating talent, as well as with unofficial visits. Provided valuable insights on athlete abilities and potential. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Considered an asset to any sports program.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
AAU Assistant Coach 15U & 16U
Juice Allstars
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted 2 AAU athletes with securing Division I scholarship offers
- Promotes good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.
- Evaluates individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Organizes and leads practices and scrimmages to increase competitive attitude and skills.
- Prepares athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
- Motivates athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Develops team strategy based on knowledge of fundamentals, team member skills and competition statistics.
- Mentors players to foster sense of healthy competition and confidence prior to focusing on skill-building.
- Trains athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
Coaching Asst/Social Media Manager-Football
Chadron State College
Chadron, NE
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Created visual content (photo and design) for all digital platforms.
- Managed and advertised weekly CSC football activities on social media platforms and increased traffic by over 2,000 %.
- Creative Designer for football team and individual player photo shoots.
- Filmed CSC pre-game videos.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Brought about noticeable improvements to click rates, follower counts and engagement with clear and focused strategies.
- Monitored online presence of football programs brand to engage with users and strengthen fan relationships.
- Develop and coordinate weekly graphic plans for social media platforms and football recruits.
- Collaborate with colleagues on specific football recruiting content.
- Attend all recruiting meetings, staff meetings, and content creative meetings with Athletic Department
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC 08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
North Carolina A & T State University
Greensboro, NC12.2021
Skills
- Social Media Relations
- Social Media Management
- Collaborative Relationships
- Interpersonal Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Recruiting Process
- Academic Supervision
- Athlete Support
- Equipment Inventory
- Film Studies
Accomplishments
- Managed CSC football social media account with 164,9600 social media accounts reached in 60 days, over a 2,618% social media presence increase.
Timeline
Coaching Asst/Social Media Manager-Football
Chadron State College
08.2023 - 11.2023
AAU Assistant Coach 15U & 16U
Juice Allstars
02.2023 - Current
Master of Arts - Elementary Education
North Carolina A & T State University
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies
North Carolina A & T State University
Athletic Recognition
ESPSN Top 100 Basketball Payer, 2017
NC Top 3 Player in the State, 2016-2017
NBA Top 100, 2016
Adidas Nation Honoree, 2015
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