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Christian Knox

Ypsilanti,MI

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with a diverse background in entrepreneurship, athletic coaching, and youth mentorship. Proven track record of leading and motivating teams, designing impactful training programs, and fostering personal growth in teens. Skilled at building strong relationships, creating engaging environments, and developing innovative solutions to drive individual and organizational success. Passionate about empowering others through leadership, discipline, and a positive mindset.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/CEO

Thrift.Activist,LLC
01.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive business plan to launch the company.
  • Managed and executed all day-to-day activities.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, best practices, and industry developments.
  • Implemented scalable processes and systems to support business operations and facilitate efficient growth.

Lead Coach

CLR Academy
06.2022 - Current
  • Provided a daily practice plan for coaches to execute in each sport, while still giving each coach the autonomy to make changes as needed.
  • Provided guidance on nutrition, fitness, injury prevention, and rehabilitation programs for athletes.
  • Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
  • Communicated rules and expectations to student athletes and performed necessary corrective actions.

Teen Specialist.

Washtenaw Community College
09.2023 - 03.2024
  • Developed a curriculum to help middle school and high school students learn the soft skills needed to be successful in the classroom and the workplace.
  • Mentored teens on a variety of topics such as career exploration, goal setting, decision making and time management.
  • Cultivated a safe space where teens could express themselves without fear of judgment or ridicule.
  • Facilitated check-ins focused on gaining feedback and identifying specific challenges that we could help address.
  • Organized and facilitated group activities that promoted socialization and self-esteem building among participants.

Summer Camp Counselor

Washtenaw Community College
05.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supervised groups of children during recreational activities.
  • Organized and facilitated recreational activities for children of various ages.
  • Engaged in conversations with individual children about their interests, concerns, goals.
  • Organized games and sports activities to keep campers entertained.
  • Provided guidance and support to campers in a safe, encouraging environment.
  • Assisted with meal preparation and served meals in an organized manner.
  • Encouraged positive behavior among campers through role modeling and reinforcement techniques.
  • Resolved conflicts between campers using effective communication strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Lakeland University
05-2023

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Communication skills
  • Goal setting
  • Public speaking
  • Time management

Timeline

Teen Specialist.

Washtenaw Community College
09.2023 - 03.2024

Lead Coach

CLR Academy
06.2022 - Current

Summer Camp Counselor

Washtenaw Community College
05.2022 - 08.2023

Founder/CEO

Thrift.Activist,LLC
01.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Lakeland University

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