Diamonique Davis-Smith
Houston,,TX
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Attentive Athletic Director with background expanding student-athlete programs in several large universities. Energetic professional experienced in leading talented coaching staff and promoting leadership, decision-making and good judgment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | RESIDENT TEACHER
INTRINSICS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Partners, Plans and coordinates all student experiences for over 600 students
- Coordinates college, career and vocational school visits and admissions for students, internships, field trips, school dances and DEI activities for 9-11th graders
- DEI Activities such as Weeks of Peace project, Explaining Culture, Knowing your inner truths, etc
- Teaches post secondary execution planning with social and emotional learning strategies
- Routinely monitors the needs of assigned students and carefully measures outcomes then works cross-functionally with educators to adjust the curriculum and implement varied methods of teaching
- One on one college and career counseling to junior students
- Caseload of 120 students with college and career coaching and social and emotional learning for young adults
- Co-creates policies and best practices specific to special education and behavior management and performs implementation
- Use Restorative Justice strategies by implementing and coordinating peace circles and other best practices
- Documents daily attendance of students and reports absences and tardiness accordingly
- Enforces the school policies and code of conduct
- Interprets lesson plans and notes and performs classroom instruction using various methods of instruction to teach students with diverse learning styles effectively.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
POWER HOUSE FOUNDATION
01.2017 - 08.2021
- Partnering with executive leadership to develop, design & implement a shared vision of organizational goals, objectives, and performance metrics
- Used shared goals to create and implement short- and long-term goals for the team and subordinates
- Routinely evaluated progress towards shared goals and objectives & identified barriers to achievement, developed strategies to overcome barriers, and implemented changes to streamline efficiency
- Partnered with cross-functional workgroups to create marketing campaigns necessary to educate the public and gain support for the team
- Evaluated current and historical revenue data & developed solutions to increase revenue & ticket sales
- Oversaw budgets for marketing, equipment, and other operational expenses routinely monitored expenditures and enforced budgetary compliance
- Evaluated risks and made recommendations for mitigating and minimizing exposure
- Established and implemented standard operating procedures and best practices
- Developed communication pipelines to forester timely and cohesive communication
- Cultivated a culture of teamwork and professionalism at all levels of operations
- Maintained critical records in accordance with the document and records retention policies
- Generated financial and statistical reports for leadership
- Managed critical and time-sensitive projects
- Identified staffing needs and partnered with leadership to execute recruiting functions.
- Created scalable, rapid response and long-term grassroots engagement strategies.
- Developed and promoted corporate brand, images and identity to media and public.
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH COMMUNICATION
TERRA STRATEGIES CONSULTING
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Interfaced with clients of diverse professional backgrounds to develop a rapport and assess their individual needs
- Mapped out client-specific needs and timelines then coordinated project management functions
- Performed research to obtain statistical and demographic data on the Chicago South Side region
- Leveraged community relationships & data insights to develop and deliver timely solutions to clients
- Delegated tasks and assignments to subordinates in efforts to turn solutions into action
- Lead subordinates in carrying multi-faceted project management functions
- Oversaw quality assurance, timelines, and budgetary compliance for all functions
- Provided supervision and accountability for end to end outcomes of all accounts
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures, best practices, and job aids to optimize efficiency, streamline processes, and encourage continuity.
- Prepared RFP and RFQ responses for new business pitches and presentations.
SOCIAL STUDIESTEACHER, LEARN CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Interpreted current and historical data based on learning community demographics to develop classroom budgets for supplies and learning resources
- Collaborated with assistant teachers to develop lesson plans and prepare activities for students from diverse backgrounds with varied learning styles
- Guided on learning collectively reinforcing acceptable behavior consistently and positively
- Implemented positive preventive efforts and positive behavioral intervention support in school, providing functional knowledge on the best practices
- Facilitated small and large group learning exercises and activities
- Implemented daily curriculum for students with varying developmental needs creating a rich learning environment for students to thrive
- Improved the school’s learning environment by conducting activities and events involving parents increasing family interaction
- Embodied the organizational tenets of providing a safe, healthy environment to learn, grow & develop
- Developed, implemented, and enforced classroom rules and code of conduct
- Established professional boundaries and served as a role model of good citizenship
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Education
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Sports Administration & Educational Policy
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE
UNIVERSITY
B.A. - Media & Communications, Journalism
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Skills
- Skills & Abilities
- Strategic Thinking
- Leadership Courage
- Commitment to Student & Staff Development
- Policy Design & Implementation
- Organized &
- Resourceful
- Teamwork
- Business Acumen
- Supervision, Oversight & Accountability
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Social & Cultural Awareness
- Budgetary Compliance
- Revenue Generation
- Communicates Effectively
- Tech Savvy
- Project Management
- Adaptability, Flexibility, ReliabilitY
Timeline
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | RESIDENT TEACHER
INTRINSICS HIGH SCHOOL
01.2021 - 12.2022
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS
POWER HOUSE FOUNDATION
01.2017 - 08.2021
DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH COMMUNICATION
TERRA STRATEGIES CONSULTING
01.2017 - 01.2019
SOCIAL STUDIESTEACHER, LEARN CHARTER SCHOOL
01.2015 - 01.2017
MASTERS OF SCIENCE - Sports Administration & Educational Policy
SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE
UNIVERSITY
B.A. - Media & Communications, Journalism
NORTHEASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
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