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Colin Flowers

Athletic Coach/ Customer Service
Naperville,IL

Summary

Enthusiastic Student Athlete dedicated to pursuing goals, promoting team player mentality, and performing well under pressure. Extensive experience in leadership positions and working with teams. Committed to helping others through effective time management, good sportsmanship, and motivation. Expertise in gameplay strategies and skills training. Adaptable and resourceful coaching style. Considered role model for positive sportsmanship and integrity.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Basketball Camp Coach

Darius Garland Foundation
Cleveland, Ohio
05.2022 - 06.2022
  • Promoted stretching, mobility work and proper form to help athletes safely build strength. and to prevent injuries
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Created ball handling, defensive and shooting drills based upon individual skill level to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels
  • Promoted good sportsmanship and fun.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored progress.
  • Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
  • Worked with children of varying ages, interests and skill levels

Nike Sales Associate

Nike
Naperville, IL
10.2021 - Current
    • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
    • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
    • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
    • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
    • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
    • Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
    • Voted employee of the month

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Indiana Game
Merrillville, IN
03.2021 - 07.2021
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Prepared athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
  • Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
  • Effectively communicated with a diverse group of players.
  • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs.
  • Conveyed rules and regulations clearly, promoting better understanding among players and decreasing fouls during games.

Amazon Shopper

Amazon Prime /Whole Foods
Schererville, IN
02.2021 - 06.2021
    • Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
    • Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
    • Demonstrated speed and accuracy in order item selection.
    • Observed store's safety regulations while engaged in product fulfillment activities.
    • Used mobile application to complete orders, request permission for substitutions and communicate in real-time with online order customers.

Sports Information Intern

Goshen College
Goshen, IN
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Edited, toned, captioned and uploaded photographs for news publications.
  • Performed advanced computer processing of images for assignments.
  • Photographed high-quality images for both print and internet distribution.
  • Inspected proofs to verify quality of prints and need for adjusting and retouching.
  • Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
  • Captured pictures and videos of training athletes to use for websites, social media and marketing collateral

Student Athlete

Goshen College
Goshen, IN
08.2019 - 11.2020
  • Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.
  • Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
  • Applied training techniques to improve performance both in competitive play.
  • Developed and maintained key relationships with fellow athletes, coaching staff and school administrators and professors.
  • Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
  • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
  • Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Andrean High School
Merrillville, IN
01.2018 - 03.2019
    • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
    • Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning.
    • Evaluated tapes of competition matches to assess strategies and plan counter approaches.
    • Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in the community.
    • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

Recess Assistant

Merrillville Community School
Merrillville, IN
04.2018 - 06.2018
  • Established a safe atmosphere for students to eat, socialize and relax prior to afternoon classes.
  • Oversaw children on the playground to monitor safety and suitability of activities.
  • Served as role model for children by exercising appropriate decision-making and boundary-setting skills.
  • Resolved student conflicts when necessary.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA
Hobart, IN
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Instructed participants on activities' goals, procedures and safety considerations to promote beneficial outcomes for all campers.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Planned various indoor activities, including painting, drama productions and ceramics in preparation for rainy days or stormy weather.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers
  • Counseled individuals on self-discipline and personal accountability

Education

Master of Arts - Sports Management

North Central College
Naperville, IL
05.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Goshen College
Goshen, IN
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Communication

Olive Harvey
Chicago, IL
06.2019

Sports Management

Lincoln Trail
Robinson, IL

Communications

Alabama State University
Montgomery, AL

Skills

  • Clinic Planning and Leadership
  • Parent Relations
  • Athlete Training and Motivation
  • Personal Counseling
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Digital Photography
  • Digital enhancement
  • Ability to build relationships with diverse groups

Timeline

Basketball Camp Coach

Darius Garland Foundation
05.2022 - 06.2022

Nike Sales Associate

Nike
10.2021 - Current

Head Boys Basketball Coach

Indiana Game
03.2021 - 07.2021

Amazon Shopper

Amazon Prime /Whole Foods
02.2021 - 06.2021

Sports Information Intern

Goshen College
08.2020 - 05.2021

Student Athlete

Goshen College
08.2019 - 11.2020

Recess Assistant

Merrillville Community School
04.2018 - 06.2018

Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach

Andrean High School
01.2018 - 03.2019

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA
06.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Arts - Sports Management

North Central College

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Goshen College

Associate of Arts - Communication

Olive Harvey

Sports Management

Lincoln Trail

Communications

Alabama State University

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