Christopher Ramirez
Asheville,North Carolina
Summary
Results-driven Coach dedicated to building focused, high-achieving teams through goal-oriented training and mentorship. Focused first and foremost on the well-balanced Student-Athlete and dedicated to helping each athlete become the best version of themselves. Skilled at recruiting talented student-athletes with the will and determination to succeed. Creates a unified team culture where all feel included and valuable. Proponent of detailed finance and resource management to maintain positive perception of program and expand competitive opportunities.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Warren Wilson College
06.2023 - Current
- Continuing the distance running tradition and piloting the installation of the Track and Field Program
- Helping the college to transition to a full-fledged NCAA Division 3 membership
- Arrangement of all team travel/meals
- Equipment ordering including team uniforms/warm-ups/practice gear
- Creator of Warren Wilson College 5k’s/fun runs
- Course creation/layout/measuring
- Created website/online registration platform for races on Warren Wilson’s campus
- Successfully finished first cross country season meeting all requirements for NCAA sponsorship (now in 3rd and final year of provisional status)
- Currently aiding in design of newly proposed track and field facilities (track/turf fields/throws rings/jumping runways and pits)
- Finished first cross country season under budget while simultaneously raising team funds through friends/family campaign
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges
08.2021 - 06.2023
- Assistant cross country and track and field coach
- Worked closely with head coach to plan workouts and training schedules for track/cross-country teams
- Assisted with recruiting efforts of top high school talent
- Assisted in planning banquets and awards/recognition
- Booked hotels/airlines for team travel and all accommodations (NCAA and otherwise)
- Served as an announcer/play-by-play caller at home meets
- Worked with timing companies to ensure accurate results
- Women placed 2nd and Men placed 6th at the NCAA D3 cross country championships in first year as an assistant
- Assisted in budget management and spending
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Claremont High School
05.2019 - 06.2023
- Head Cross Country coach and distance coach for Track and Field at Claremont High School
- Developed individualized training plans for runners
- Ensured academic eligibility
- Traveled to out-of-state meets to ensure that athletes are exposed to new competition and challenging experiences
- Organizes all accommodations associated with state competitions and all travel meets (including rewards and recognition)
- Both boys and girls teams have appeared at the California state meet and placed in the top ten every year of involvement in the program
- Served as meet director or co-meet director for large invitationals and 5k’s that supported the team budget and booster club
- Managed the team budget and fundraising.
Production Coordinator/Talent Casting Coordinator
Walt Disney Imagineering/Disney Parks Live Entertainment
06.2015 - 12.2020
- Talent Casting Coordinator facilitating auditions, communication with talent, and contracts for new entertainment at Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide
- Provided telephone, calendar, and personal support to multiple Disney executives
- Extensive use of interpersonal skills to connect vendors and consultants with Disney employees to ensure productive operation
- Coordinated all travel accommodations and backstage access for vendors/consultants and employees
- Created and reconciled expense reports for travel, per diem, business meals, supplies, etc
- Developed high level travel plan and budget with the Production Manager
- Used audio/video and virtual conference knowledge to create, organize, and set up meetings between Walt Disney Company executives and directors
- Created media (Photoshop, Video Editing, Keynote/PowerPoint) for creative and executive updates and maintained presentation materials
- Utilized comprehensive skills in note taking and maintained all notes and meeting files in secured company file management system
- Detail oriented coordination and tracking of deliveries associated with fabrication and production.
Guest Talent Coordinator/Area Lead/Administrative Specialist
Disneyland Resort
10.2014 - 01.2018
- Area Lead/Training consultant (and trainer) for helping to develop and facilitate effective program for new personnel
- Administrative Specialist focusing on talent acquisition and booking logistics for the Disney Performing Arts groups
- Using interpersonal skills, represented The Disneyland Resort to guest performers of all ages
- Effective use of Apple (Keynote) and PC based Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint/Excel) for presentations
- Ability to re-format Mac written presentations for PCs and vice versa
- Well practiced in scheduling transportation (working with Show Services) for Disney Performing Arts groups
- Stage manager for Disney Performing Arts groups (dance, choral, instrumental) on in-park stages
- Facilitated workshops to educate and encourage guests in careers within the entertainment industry
- Critical thinker and resourceful problem solver
- Daily stage management duties (for the Hollywood Backlot Stage: Disney California Adventure) ensuring the proper set-up (stage plot) for each guest performing group
- Generated daily show reports and assessment of participating Disney Performing Arts groups.
Performer
Disney and The Oriental Land Company at Tokyo Disney Resort
09.2002 - 03.2015
- Lead performer in a musical show up to 5 times a day
- Performed outside in often extreme weather conditions
- Learned conversational Japanese
- Performed as a singer/dancer at The Disneyland Resort in Aladdin: A Musical Spectacular and The Dapper Dans of Disneyland for multiple contracts
- Also performed for Disney Cruise Line as a main stage singer/dancer.
Director of Recreation and Special Programs
Phoenix Ranch School and Camp
09.2006 - 09.2008
- Oversaw 30 counselors and designed school and after-school functions
- Planned day to day special events and assemblies (coordinated Student Council)
- Summer Camp Director and P.E. Teacher (built curriculum)
- Planned and managed Summer Camp budget
- Coordinated holiday special events and carnivals for 350 students and their parents/families
- Handled daily discipline, conferencing with parents when necessary
- Staff scheduling
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Cedarville University
08.2004 - 06.2006
- Assistant distance coach and running form and mechanics coach at Cedarville University
- Two-time NCCAA coach of the year in track and field
- Monitored running logs for more than forty student athletes
- Worked closely w/coaches to plan workouts and training schedules for track/cross-country teams
- Organized accommodations for national competitions and rewards and recognition
- Booked hotels/airlines and meal accommodations for team travel
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University of California, Los Angeles
Los AngelesBachelor of the Arts in Biblical Studies -
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA12.2003
Skills
- Team building
- Recovery strategies
- Organizational skills
- Recruiting talent
- Race preparation
- Event coordination
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal skills
- Budget management
- Injury prevention
- Decision-making
- Individualized training
Other Certifications/Trainings
USATF (USA Track & Field) Level 1 Track & Field Coach (all disciplines)
NCAA Leadership Collective - Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee
USATF Safe Sport Certified
TOLD (Talent Operations Leadership Development) at The Disneyland Resort
Microsoft Office, Apple (including Microsoft Office for Mac)
Audio/Visual Editing
Writing/Correspondence skilled
Timeline
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Warren Wilson College
06.2023 - Current
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Claremont McKenna, Harvey Mudd, and Scripps Colleges
08.2021 - 06.2023
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Claremont High School
05.2019 - 06.2023
Production Coordinator/Talent Casting Coordinator
Walt Disney Imagineering/Disney Parks Live Entertainment
06.2015 - 12.2020
Guest Talent Coordinator/Area Lead/Administrative Specialist
Disneyland Resort
10.2014 - 01.2018
Director of Recreation and Special Programs
Phoenix Ranch School and Camp
09.2006 - 09.2008
Track and Field/Cross Country Coach
Cedarville University
08.2004 - 06.2006
Performer
Disney and The Oriental Land Company at Tokyo Disney Resort
09.2002 - 03.2015
Some College (No Degree) -
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelor of the Arts in Biblical Studies -
Azusa Pacific University