DOMINIC DEMERITTE
Cumming,GA
Summary
Coach and Mentor with over 12 years of experience in International Recruiting and Customer Service. Excellent reputation for building relationships, customer satisfaction, and retention.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Coach
Mt Vernon Presbyterian School
Sandy Springs, GA
01.2018 - Current
- Athletes have won 5 state championships and broken 20 school records
- Help establish track team as a perennial regional powerhouse
- Develop the training programs for all sprint, hurdles, relays, distance and jumping events
- Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet all team needs, including track and field equipment and transportation arrangements
Assistant Coach
Life University
Marietta, GA
01.2015 - Current
- Conferred with Head Coach to determine weaknesses in current team roster and develop recruitment plans
- Traveled across Georgia to observe high school athletes and identify potential team recruits
- Increased track and field roster size from 5 to 25 in 2 years with a goal of 50 by year 5
- Motivated athletes to become stronger physically and mentally through effective direction, communication and mentoring
- Took lead role in fundraising project to raise $200k to upgrade athletic facilities
- Athletes have won 2 NAIA Championships, 6 All American and 35 All Conference certificates
CEO/Speed Development Consultant
RSS Athletics
Marietta, GA
01.2010 - Current
- Direct and plan training protocols for athletes ranging in sprints, hurdles, jumps and middle distances
- Boosted performance of individual athletes by devising strategic personal training programs
- Incorporate goal planning exercises and activities to motivate and create focus
- Cultivated team first mentality and loyalty by teaching excellent sportsmanship and commitment
- Held special events such as athletes' nights to promote activities and build relationships among teammates, families and members of local community
- Monitored team members academic performance to ensure consistent progress and commitment to education
- Secured over 50 college athletic scholarships for graduates of the program
- Athletes have won 32 GHSA state championships
- 6 Athletes were recognized as Atlanta Track Club All Metro Team
IAAF Certified Athlete Representative
The Acklins Group LLC
Marietta, GA
01.2015 - 09.2019
- Managed over 20 Professional track and field athletes Negotiated and managed 12 sporting goods contracts valued at $750k
- Devised recruiting strategies targeted at potential Olympic athletes and implemented through relationship building, grassroots advertising initiatives and innovative presentations
- Organized domestic and international travel itineraries for clients and coaches
- Filed for non immigrant visa (P-1, O-1, OPT) for clients to be able to travel, train and compete in the United States
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele even in high-stress environments
- Liaised with outside organizations and marketing agencies for additional financial opportunities for clients
- Negotiated agreements between athlete and coach to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance
Community Coach-Coordinator of Sprints
The Marist School
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Led team to only 6 State Championships in lengthy history
- Athletes won 9 Individual State Champions
- Readied athletes for tough games by implementing coordinated regimens of practices and physical conditioning
- Assisted in home track and field meet management
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths and assigned events to maximize talent areas
- Responsible for meet/event set u p and take down
- Set up event facilities and equipment, cleaned areas and organized supplies for home track meets
- Performed post-event tasks such as breaking down areas, removing trash and cleaning facilities
Assistant Director
Stubbs Sports Management
Kissimmee, FL
09.2010 - 09.2015
- Worked closely with manager to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operation
- Provided customers with best deals and well-researched travel options, successfully negotiating rates while improving customer satisfaction ratings
- Arranged travel accommodations for athletes, coaches and parents
- Developed long-term business strategy by using customer feedback to identify necessary process improvements
- Maintained project schedules by managing timelines and making proactive adjustments
- Responsible for filing paperwork with USCIS for foreign athletes to compete and travel to the United States
- Recruited and signed athletes with contracts with a total value of $4.5 million
Head Coach
YMCA Ashford Dunwoody
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Along with the assistant executive director co-founded the track and field program
- Crafted successful training plans for more than 50 athletes aged 6-18
- Instilled discipline and principles of good sportsmanship in all players
- Actively participated in fundraising events in the leadership capacity, helping team bring in $5,000 to pay for travel and other expenses
- Assisted in procuring grant that refurbished field at Cross Keys High school
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for volunteer staff, maximizing team efficiency and effectiveness
- Mentored and developed younger coaches
Professional Track and Field Athlete
Stellar Athletics
London, UK
06.1999 - 12.2008
- Competed in 2 Olympic Games (2000, 2004), 4 Outdoor World Championships (1999, 2001, 2003 and 2005) and 3 World Indoor Championships (2001, 2003, 2004) for the Bahamas
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities
- Worked with coaches and trainers to understand and implement improvement strategies
- Optimized nutrition, training regimens and lifestyle choices to keep fitness at optimal levels
- Trained extensively 50 hours per week for elite level competitions to perform at top-level
- Represented and endorsed Nike and Adidas brand in a 9-year career
Education
Master's of Science - Recreation, Sports and Tourism, Sports Management
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05.1999
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Customer service
- Event Planning
- Special events
- Managing
- Marketing
- Mentoring
- Microsoft Office
- Recruitment
- Contract negotiation
- International recruiting
Timeline
Community Coach
Mt Vernon Presbyterian School
01.2018 - Current
Assistant Coach
Life University
01.2015 - Current
IAAF Certified Athlete Representative
The Acklins Group LLC
01.2015 - 09.2019
Community Coach-Coordinator of Sprints
The Marist School
01.2012 - 01.2017
Head Coach
YMCA Ashford Dunwoody
01.2011 - 01.2014
Assistant Director
Stubbs Sports Management
09.2010 - 09.2015
CEO/Speed Development Consultant
RSS Athletics
01.2010 - Current
Professional Track and Field Athlete
Stellar Athletics
06.1999 - 12.2008
Master's of Science - Recreation, Sports and Tourism, Sports Management
University of Illinois
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill