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BLAKE MARIS

Crown Point,USA

Summary

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Program Specialist

Valparaiso Family YMCA
Valparaiso, IN
06.2022 - Current
  • Full-time staff working in the Sports, Wellness, and Membership departments.
  • Developed relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation and personalized service.
  • Maintained accurate records of all transactions in the gym's database system.
  • Monitored the gym floor to ensure safety regulations were followed by patrons.
  • Organized and supervised practice sessions, drills, and scrimmages.

Travel Team Lead

Betting Hero
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Traveled to multiple cities and interacted with customers to promote the current deals offered by FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars Sportsbook, and other betting applications, to gain awareness of the industry and encourage app downloads.
  • Lead a team of three individuals to ensure client satisfaction and increase player activity.
  • Maintained and developed relationships through continuous communication.
  • Meet and exceed quotas.

Sales and Marketing

Maris & Son Inc
Hobart, Indiana
01.2014 - 01.2022
  • Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers and improved sales.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandising pick-up.
  • Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.

Youth Basketball Coach

Rock Island Fitness & Activities Center
Rock Island, Illinois
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Coached a team of 10 children and would have one game and practice each week.

Maintenance Worker

Lake County Fairgrounds
Crown Point, Indiana
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Followed routine maintenance checklist.
  • Removed outdoor debris, including yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Completed over 10+ tasks every day and keeping the grounds safe and clean.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Lincoln College
Lincoln, Illinois
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Sports & Fitness Management

Black Hawk College
Moline, Illinois
05.2019

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Strategic Planning
  • Referee experience
  • Extensive sports knowledge
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Labor
  • Customer service

Timeline

Program Specialist

Valparaiso Family YMCA
06.2022 - Current

Travel Team Lead

Betting Hero
01.2022 - 04.2023

Youth Basketball Coach

Rock Island Fitness & Activities Center
01.2018 - 02.2019

Maintenance Worker

Lake County Fairgrounds
06.2017 - 08.2017

Sales and Marketing

Maris & Son Inc
01.2014 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Lincoln College

Associate of Arts - Sports & Fitness Management

Black Hawk College

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