Dominic Mills
Lutz,FL
Summary
Professional educator and sports professional well-versed in special education with history of creating impactful learning experiences tailored to diverse student needs. Known for fostering strong team collaboration and adaptability to evolving classroom dynamics, with focus on achieving measurable student success.
Professional coach with strong background in developing athletes and fostering team success. Known for effective communication, adaptability, and leadership in high-pressure environments. Passionate about motivating players and achieving winning results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
ESE Teacher, Head JV Coach/Assistant Varsity Coach
Armwood High School
Seffner, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Taught Unique Skills, a life skills course integrating self-efficacy, U.S. History, and Biology, equipping students with the knowledge and practical skills needed for modern life.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to modify curriculum for students with diverse learning needs while maintaining high expectations for academic progress.
- Head JV Coach & Assistant Varsity Coach, leading skill development and game strategy while contributing to the varsity team’s best season record since 2015.
- Designed and executed detailed scouting reports, analyzing opponents’ tendencies to create effective game plans and defensive matchups.
- Created spring and summer development plans for each player, focusing on strength, athleticism, ball handling, and shooting—providing resources for both school-based and independent training.
- Oversaw the development of a First Team All-Conference player, who also ranked among Hillsborough County’s top 15 players, showcasing player development success.
- Developed individualized education plans tailored to student needs and learning styles.
Business Manager, Fragrance
Dillard's
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Earned Pace-Setter Status within first 6 months of employment, selling over $200,000 worth of merchandise.
- Managed department with highest growth in entire store, selling over $1,123,000 over the course of the year, a 7% increase over the previous year.
- Oversaw 2nd highest grossing fragrance department in the district out of 31 total stores.
Head JV Boy’s Basketball Coach, Varsity Assistant
Cambridge Christian School
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Orchestrated and conducted daily practices for both Varsity and JV team.
- JV Team finished First in the district with a 13-6 Record.
- Developed comprehensive scouting reports to provide in-depth analysis of opposing teams, their strategies, strengths, weaknesses, and key players, enabling strategic game planning and informed decision-making.
- Organized parent volunteer teams to ensure athletes were fed before every game.
Athletics Administrator
Hillsborough County Athletics
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Vigilantly monitored and enforced league compliance and fee adherence for all 59 Hillsborough County Athletic Facilities and their 74 partner leagues, guaranteeing fair and consistent practices throughout the sports community.
- Conducted thorough inspections of athletic facilities across Hillsborough County, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards for facilities, equipment, and structures, thus ensuring a safe and compliant environment for athletes and participants.
- Facilitated constructive meetings with league presidents, engaging in comprehensive discussions covering Hillsborough County Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Facility Use Agreements (FUA), and other pertinent agreements to ensure strict compliance and mutual understanding.
- Spearheaded the creation of the innovative Gold Star Athletics program, incentivizing partners to achieve excellence in compliance by providing scholarships and equipment to the most outstanding and improved programs, fostering a culture of achievement and continuous improvement.
- Managed the scheduling and invoicing of rentals for all 59 Hillsborough County Athletic Facilities, meticulously organizing calendars and schedules, while fostering positive relationships with the public and diligently responding to emails and phone calls, thereby ensuring renters and agreement holders’ compliance with county policies and regulations.
Golf Operations
Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Earned accolades for exemplary adherence to PGA Tour event standards during the prestigious 2021 Valspar Championship.
- Managed and trained a team of volunteers for Golf Events.
- Implemented and enforced operating procedures, ensuring safety and performance standards.
Varsity Girl’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Lawton Chiles High School
10.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained and reviewed records of athlete, team, and opponent performance using paper, computerized, and video systems.
- Orchestrated and conducted daily practices for both Varsity and JV team.
- Organized and conducted sports-related activities such as training camps, skill improvement courses, clinics, and try-outs.
Education
B.A.S. - Sports Management
St. Petersburg College
01.2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Negotiation
- Audio Production
- Sales
- Problem Management
- Written Communication
- Data Entry
- Training & Development
- First Aid Certification
- BLS Certification
- Interpersonal Skills
- Conducting Interviews
- Affiliate Marketing
- Audio and Video Editing
- Presentations
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Service
- Search Engine Optimization
- Contract Management
- Social Media Management
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Social Media Marketing
- Documentation Review
- Graphic Design
- Inclusion strategies
Timeline
ESE Teacher, Head JV Coach/Assistant Varsity Coach
Armwood High School
08.2024 - Current
Business Manager, Fragrance
Dillard's
07.2023 - 08.2024
Head JV Boy’s Basketball Coach, Varsity Assistant
Cambridge Christian School
10.2022 - 07.2023
Athletics Administrator
Hillsborough County Athletics
04.2022 - 11.2022
Golf Operations
Innisbrook Resort & Golf Club
01.2021 - 04.2022
Varsity Girl’s Assistant Basketball Coach
Lawton Chiles High School
10.2015 - 03.2017
B.A.S. - Sports Management
St. Petersburg College
ASSESSMENTS
- Customer Focus & Orientation - Highly Proficient
- Sales Skills - Highly Proficient
- Administrative Assistant - Highly Proficient
- Social Media - Expert
- Graphic Design - Expert
- Customer Service - Expert
- Excel - Expert
- Office Manager - Highly Proficient
CREATIVE
- The Dominic Mills Podcast - Top 20% Most Shared Podcast in 2022
- Bay Area Buckets– Most Viewed Basketball Page in the Tampa Bay Area 2025-2026