CHRIS EASON
Garner,NC
Summary
Dependable professional with track record of success in field, attention to detail and proactive mindset. Seeks opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Director
Middle Creek High School
Apex, NC
01.2023 - Current
- Schedule and manage 40 high school sports teams
- Conference President, 2025
- Work closely with the school Principal to manage the athletic budget of $100,000
- Oversee all fundraising and Booster Club funding of approximately $300,000
- Manage all officials, ticket takers, and gameday coverage
- Interview and hire coaches for all sports, provide resources for coach certifications, execute reviews and improvement plans
- Manage and maintain all playing facilities and inventory for each location
- Maintain working relationship in shared facilities with the town of Cary
Head Baseball Coach
East Wake Academy
Zebulon, NC
01.2013 - Current
- Middle School head coach 2013-2015
- High School head coach 2015-2022
- Conference Coach of the Year 2015, 2020, 2021
- Leads pre-season, in-season, and post-season training, practice, games; game preparation; on field coaching of all phases of the game
- Oversee academics, study hall, and conditioning program
Athletic Director
East Wake Academy
Zebulon, NC
07.2017 - 12.2022
- North Carolina SHAPE Athletic Director of the Year 2022
- Schedule and manage 12 middle school sports teams
- Schedule and manage 14 high school sports teams
- Work closely with the school Superintendent to manage the full athletic budget of $200,000
- Oversee all fundraising and Booster Club funding
- Manage all officials associated with game day officiating
- Game day administrator for all home games
- Manage budget preparation for athletic expenses, fees, and associated school fundraisers
- High school conference vice president 2016-2021
- Middle school conference president 2016-2021
- Created middle school conference (schedules, bylaws, meetings)
- Manage 8 facilities and inventory for each location
Health and Physical Education Teacher
East Wake Academy
Zebulon, NC
01.2013 - 12.2022
- Teach and manage high school classes in Health and Physical Education
- Develop lesson plans for each class to integrate various learning styles and essential standards
- Works with all teaching departments to create an appropriate learning atmosphere for each individual student
- Department chair leader for elementary, middle school, and high school physical education department
- Serves on National Honor Society board
- Serves as a beginning teacher mentor from 2017-current
Team Leader
Planet Fitness
Wilmington, NC
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Developed employee schedules monthly
- Organized and maintained equipment placement and maintenance
- Administered disciplinary actions when necessary and handled employee relations
- Uphold employees to a high standard of customer service
College Baseball Player
Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
01.2010 - 01.2011
Volunteer Coach
Ashley High School
Wilmington, NC
01.2008 - 01.2011
College Baseball Player
Brunswick Community College
Brunswick, NC
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Knowledgeable of college recruiting and scholarships for high school athletes
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Health and Physical Education with Teacher Certification
University of Wilmington North Carolina
05.2013
Skills
- Budget management
- Fundraising strategies
- Team scheduling
- Event coordination
- Facility management
- Compliance regulations
Certification
- North Carolina state teaching license, 2013-current
- Registered Athletic Administrator
- Accredited Interscholastic Coach
- Certified Interscholastic Coach
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Athletic Director
Middle Creek High School
01.2023 - Current
Athletic Director
East Wake Academy
07.2017 - 12.2022
Head Baseball Coach
East Wake Academy
01.2013 - Current
Health and Physical Education Teacher
East Wake Academy
01.2013 - 12.2022
College Baseball Player
Gardner Webb University
01.2010 - 01.2011
Team Leader
Planet Fitness
01.2009 - 01.2012
Volunteer Coach
Ashley High School
01.2008 - 01.2011
College Baseball Player
Brunswick Community College
01.2007 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Health and Physical Education with Teacher Certification
University of Wilmington North Carolina
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