Highly motivated Athletic Administrator with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I promote practical organizational and communication skills. With over five years of experience overseeing collegiate compliance, eligibility, and student-athlete retention. Overseeing the department's annual budget, recruiting valuable coaches and staff, and arranging transportation.
Skilled Athletic Administrator with five years of experience in the industry. I am highly adept at handling various responsibilities by prioritizing tasks, establishing clear deadlines, and finding creative solutions to eliminate obstacles. My experience has equipped me with the necessary tools to succeed in this position.
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Curtis Strong Sr.
Athletic Director
8030 S. Muskegon Ave, Chicago,IL
Summary
Overview
20
years of professional experience
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Kennedy King CollegeChicago, IL
Assistant Athletic Director
10.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
Richard J. Daley CollegeChicago, IL
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
01.2021 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Monitors student academic progress and oversees campus-based intervention strategies to increase student-athlete success (i.e., advising, tutoring, and mentoring)
- Works with school administrators, faculty, and staff to ensure student athletes are academically eligible for a given sport
- Coordinates all home events involving athletic facilities and fields
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Placed orders for sporting goods equipment and maintained accurate records on equipment inventory.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and out-of-state tournaments.
- Reviewed student grades for eligibility reasons and collected paperwork concerning annual physicals.
Richard J. Daley CollegeChicago, IL
Head Men's Basketball Coach
08.2021 - 10.2023
Job overview
- Evaluated players to determine and respectfully communicate areas needing improvement and progress.
- Reviewed game and player stats to assess performance.
- Scouted talented basketball players by attending live games and reviewing film.
- Communicated with athletic trainers about athlete medical clearance, rehabilitation and injury prevention.
- Collaborated with other coaches to schedule and conduct practices.
- Recruited qualified athletes by hosting tours and meeting with prospective players and family members.
- Planned and booked team travel by organizing housing, transportation and meals.
Glenbard East High SchoolLombard, IL
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
08.2019 - 08.2021
Job overview
- In conducting an athletic program, including scouting, practice and game planning, individual and team instruction, and student-athlete academic supervision
- Provide individual and team instruction and feedback
- Assist in identifying, assessing prospective student-athletes
- Guide and instruct athletes to improve skill development and performance.
Perspectives Leadership AcademyChicago, IL
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
08.2013 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Execute game schedules, practice, and game plans; and develops athletic improvement programs for team members
- Supervise assistant coaches and manage players
- Established offense to give and put players in the best possible position to utilize their skill
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices and individual training.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Perspectives Leadership AcademyChicago, IL
Sports Camp Director
06.2015 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Managed program's budget, including coach salaries and pay rates.
- Managed day-to-day operations of Boys and Girls Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Cheer, and Dance programs, growing attendance to more than 200.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals offering seasoned skills to organization.
- Wrote and presented strategies for recreational facility programming using customer or employee data.
- Planned programs of events or schedules of activities.
- Calculated and recorded department expenses and revenue.
- Assist in the development, promotion, and supervision of clinics and summer camps.
Kennedy-King CollegeChicago, IL
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach/Lead Recruiter
08.2005 - 04.2012
Job overview
- Responsible for assisting the Head Coach in conducting an athletic program, including recruitment, scouting, practice and game planning, individual and team instruction, and student-athlete academic supervision
- Provide individual and team instruction and feedback
- Assist in identifying, assessing prospective student-athletes
- Attend competitions and observe and evaluate prospects
- Reviewed game and player stats to assess performance.
- Scouted talented basketball players by attending live games and reviewing film.
Education
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OH
Master of Science from Sports Administration
08.2024 - 05.2025
University Overview
Roosevelt UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology/Minor African American Studies
05.2014
University Overview
- Spring & Fall 2011-12 - Honor Roll
- Mittie, Moselynne, and Dempsey J. Travis Scholarship
- 3.2 GPA
Kennedy-King CollegeChicago, IL
Associate of Arts from African American Studies
05.2012
University Overview
- Fall & Spring, 2009-2010 - Honor Roll
- 3.5 GPA
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Microsoft Office
- Flexible Schedule
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- People Skills
- Supervision & Leadership
- Relationship Building
Implemenation
Implemenation
Established the Student-Athlete College Success Bootcamp, a one-week college prep experience for all new, returning, and transferring student-athletes attending Richard J. Daley College. The Student-Athlete College Success Bootcamp educates student-athletes on successfully transitioning into Daley College and those transitioning out. The Bootcamp educates them on the college and resources within the college, meeting staff and their fellow athletes and teammates.
It is also about developing the college success mindset and creating the beliefs that new student-athletes need to succeed. Success topics include academic excellence in the classroom, proper study habits, test taking, paper writing, communicating with professors, picking a major, and even what to do if students struggle or fall behind. Additional topics centered on self-care and emotional well-being are discussed, including managing stress, maintaining physical and mental health, and financial well-being.
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA)1A/2A Boys All-State Selection Committee
- Chicago Public League City Consolation Champions 2017-18 (21-8 Overall Record)
- White South Conference Champions Boys Varsity Basketball (2016-17)
- Name Chicago Public League All-Star Coach (2014, 2017, and 2018)
- White South Conference Champions Boys Sophomore and Freshman Basketball (2013 and 2014)
- Freshman Elite 8 Chicago Public League City playoffs (2013-14)(25-7 Overall Record)
- Named White South Section Varsity Boys Basketball Coach of the Year (2016 and 2017)
- Named White South Section Sophomore Boys Basketball Coach of the Year (2013-14)
- Named Coach of the Year (2012-13) AAU
- AAU National Champion runner-up Boys 17U (2013) & (2016)
- NJCAA Region 4 Basketball Championship runner-up (2006, 2007, 2009, and 2011)
- The ISHA Basketball regional and sectional champions and super-sectional runner-up (2004)
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Timeline
University of Cincinnati
Master of Science from Sports Administration
08.2024 - 05.2025
Assistant Athletic Director
Kennedy King College
10.2023 - Current
Head Men's Basketball Coach
Richard J. Daley College
08.2021 - 10.2023
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Richard J. Daley College
01.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Glenbard East High School
08.2019 - 08.2021
Sports Camp Director
Perspectives Leadership Academy
06.2015 - 06.2018
Head Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach
Perspectives Leadership Academy
08.2013 - 06.2020
Assistant Men's Basketball Coach/Lead Recruiter
Kennedy-King College
08.2005 - 04.2012
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts from Sociology/Minor African American Studies
Kennedy-King College
Associate of Arts from African American Studies
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