Craig Epps Jr
Hillside,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
North Star Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
North Star Academy
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Supported student-athletes in their academic endeavors by emphasizing the importance of balancing academics with athletics.
- Provided constructive feedback to players after games, promoting continuous improvement and skill development.
- Promoted a positive team culture through the reinforcement of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork values.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans for successful outcomes in competitive matches.
Park Recreation Leader
Linden Recreation Department
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated team-building exercises among participants to promote cooperation, communication skills development.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants, parents, and colleagues to foster a supportive recreational environment.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and equipment with established sign-out procedures.
- Supervised groups of up to children under age from arrival through departure at end of day.
- Enhanced participant enjoyment by designing and implementing diverse recreational activities and programs.
Graduate Assistant Women's Basketball
Peru State College
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for the academic supervision of the student-athletes study hall
- Assist with basketball camps and clinics
- Maintain professional relationships with recruits and assisting in the process
- Assist with practices, scouting opponents and game performance
Student Coach
Grambling Sate University
08.2019 - 05.2022
- Assisted players with pre, during and post game responsibilities such as water, treatment and rehabilitation
- Managed team’s social media - Twitter and Snapchat
- Responsible for capture practice footage for film dissection
- Managed specific tasks both away and home such as head-counts, book-keeping, equipment transportation, and organizing team seats in opponents’ gyms.
After School Program Intern
YMCA Of Union
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted with youth basketball camps and clinics
- Created and tested drills to increase athletes skills and abilities
- Responsible for the welfare of the student-athletes while under the supervision of the YMCA staff
Education
MBA - Sports Administration
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Sports Management)
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12.2021
Associate of Science - General Science (Sports Management)
Union County College
Cranford, NJ08.2019
Skills
Saquon Barkley Pro Camp, East Rutherford, New Jersey July 2018
● Assisted National Football League professionals in administering drills during the camp
● Responsible for the safety and development of the athletes during the camp
Jersey Heat, New Jersey
Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Coach - Women’s Basketball Summer 2017
● Taught strategies, techniques and tactics to improve each player
● Evaluated and identified the strongest players and placed them in the best positions to lead the team ● Analyzed players to spot both strengths to amplify and weaknesses to improve upon
ATHLETE PERFORMANCE
● Kyle Lofton 2015 - Present ○ 2022 All-Atlantic 10 Third Team
○ Big 4 Player of the Week (1/5/21 & 1/19/21)
○ 2021 Charleston Classic Most Valuable Player
○ 2021 & 2020 All-Atlantic 10 First Team
○ 2021 & 2020 National Association of Basketball Coaches All-District First Team
○ 2020 & 2019 All-Atlantic 10 All-Tournament Team
○ 2019 Boca Beach Classic All-Tournament Team
○ 2019 Atlantic 10 All-Rookie Team
○ Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week (1/28/19 & 1/18/19)
Cameron Christon 2019 - 2022
○ SouthWestern Athletic Conference 2022-2023 Player of the Year ○ SouthWestern Athletic Conference 2022-2023 All-SWAC First-Team
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
North Star Academy
10.2023 - 02.2024
Teacher's Assistant
North Star Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Park Recreation Leader
Linden Recreation Department
06.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Assistant Women's Basketball
Peru State College
08.2022 - 03.2023
After School Program Intern
YMCA Of Union
06.2020 - 08.2020
Student Coach
Grambling Sate University
08.2019 - 05.2022
MBA - Sports Administration
Grambling State University
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology (Sports Management)
Grambling State University
Associate of Science - General Science (Sports Management)
Union County College
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