Dakota Blau
Virginia Beach,VA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sports Team Manager
Iceland Of Hampton Roads
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2022 - Current
- Organized and managed team tryouts to select new players.
- Created and maintained a detailed budget for the sports team.
- Oversaw the recruitment of new coaches and staff members.
- Maintained records of player statistics, game results, and other relevant data.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during practices and games.
- Monitored athletes' health conditions to ensure proper nutrition, rest, and hydration levels.
- Coordinated travel arrangements for away games or tournaments.
- Negotiated contracts with sponsors and vendors as needed by the sports team.
- Organized fundraising events to support team activities or equipment purchases.
- Collaborated with media outlets to promote upcoming events or successes of the team.
- Facilitated communication between players, parents, coaches, administrators and board members.
- Managed logistics related to uniforms, equipment supplies and other resources required by the team.
- Made practice schedules, sent out notifications and checked participation of team members.
- Promoted effective professional relationships with coaching staff and athletes by showing respect, dependability and being courteous.
- Managed all travel and transportation arrangements to help athletes participate in away games and out-of-state tournaments.
HR Manager
Reliance Medical Transport
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
- Conducted recruitment process for new hires, including job postings, interviews and background checks.
- Provided guidance on labor law regulations to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
- Created and maintained personnel records, such as hiring documents, benefits information and payroll data.
- Maintained relationships with external stakeholders regarding employment issues or concerns.
- Collaborated with other departments to create a positive work environment that promotes collaboration among teams.
- Developed processes for onboarding new hires into the organization's culture.
- Responded promptly to employee inquiries about policies or procedures.
- Reviewed applications for positions within the company according to pre-determined criteria.
- Drafted job descriptions based on current roles within the organization.
- Prepared and led new employee orientation to familiarize with company policies, procedures, culture and campus.
- Recruited new employees and built relationships, driving visibility.
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
Sacramento, CA
06.2008 - 12.2010
- Provided customer service to clients, including resolving complaints and answering inquiries.
- Assisted in the development of team strategies and goals.
- Maintained inventory records and tracked deliveries.
- Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
- Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
- Maintained excellent levels of workplace cleanliness around equipment to enhance safety and productivity.
- Rotated through series of different stations based on team needs.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
TCC
Virginia BeachSkills
- Athletic Department Services
- Staff Training
- Effective Customer Communication
- Scheduling Coordination
Timeline
Sports Team Manager
Iceland Of Hampton Roads
05.2022 - Current
HR Manager
Reliance Medical Transport
01.2018 - 01.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreen's Pharmacy
06.2008 - 12.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
TCC