Cooper Brown
Statesboro,GA
Summary
Basketball management specialist with strong background in team coordination, strategic planning, and logistical support. Consistently ensures smooth operations, adapts to changing needs, and fosters collaborative environment. Skilled in communication, organization, and leadership, with proven ability to drive team success and achieve results. Reliable and flexible, always ready to support both coaches and players effectively.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Basketball Manager
Georgia Southern Men's Basketball
04.2024 - Current
- Created and distributed fundraising materials to support basketball program for summer camps.
- Managed equipment inventory including uniforms, shoes, and balls.
- Facilitated communication between coaches and players regarding team goals or objectives.
- Planned special events such as banquets or awards ceremonies for the basketball alumni.
- Operated score board during games to keep accurate counts of baskets and penalties.
- Worked with other student managers to set up practice, organize equipment, and discuss day to day operations.
- Currently, the head manager. This requires recruiting new student managers, training them, helping them grow accustomed to daily operations, and establishing schedules.
Server
Sticky Cactus
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Crew Member
Southern Belle Farm
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Completed opening and closing tasks such as setting up workstations, cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Inspected tickets for admission.
- Checked equipment for proper functioning before allowing access to rides or attractions.
- Greeted guests and provided information regarding the attractions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05-2027
Skills
- Event planning
- Team coordination
- Time management
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Positive guest interactions
- Multitasking and organization
- Patience and empathy
- Cleanliness standards
Accomplishments
As a student manager I am balancing being a full time college student with playing an important role in the day to day operations for the mens basketball team. I have had to travel with the team for multiple days in a row and still have the responsibility of completing school work on time along with being a productive staff member.
4 time Deans List (4x in 4 Semesters)
I'm going into my Junior year of college and have collected a 3.80 GPA in my first 2 years while being a student manager.
Timeline
Student Basketball Manager
Georgia Southern Men's Basketball
04.2024 - Current
Server
Sticky Cactus
07.2022 - 08.2023
Crew Member
Southern Belle Farm
10.2020 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Georgia Southern University
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