Don Wadsley
McKinney
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced event management environment, focusing on strategic planning and team leadership. Adept at orchestrating large-scale events and building strong vendor relationships. Seeking to transition into new field where these skills can drive significant contributions and successful outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute PE Teacher & Athletics Game Admin
The Winston School
08.2024 - Current
- Managed and maintained school equipment and facility grounds.
- Enhanced students'' understanding of healthy lifestyle choices through the integration of nutrition education in lesson plans.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
- Managed extracurricular athletic programs successfully, overseeing various varsity sporting events and maintaining scoreboards and official books as needed.
Head Varsity Soccer Coach
The Winston School
06.2023 - Current
- Regularly assessed athlete progress through ongoing evaluations, offering constructive feedback to ensure continual improvement.
- Collaborated with athletic department to secure necessary resources for optimal team performance.
- Facilitated goal-setting sessions with players, motivating them to reach their full potential both athletically and academically.
- Coordinated productive practice schedules, maximizing time efficiency and skill development opportunities for athletes.
Director of Event Operations
Ishoni LLC
05.2021 - Current
- Managed diverse event portfolios, consistently exceeding expectations and driving revenue growth for the organization.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and risk management protocols, minimizing potential liabilities during events.
- Created customized event proposals tailored to specific client needs while maintaining profitability targets.
- Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to develop targeted promotional campaigns for each event, maximizing attendance rates and generating leads for the business.
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Southwestern Adventist University
07.2022 - 05.2023
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Assisted recruiting efforts by scouting and evaluating talent at various tournaments and showcases.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Event and Marketing Coordinator
Esposure
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
- Managed relationships with external vendors and contractors to acquire mutually benefiting contracts and successful project delivery.
- Adapted quickly when faced with unexpected challenges or changes in plans, maintaining composure while finding effective solutions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
Event Producer
Ishoni Esports
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Achieved seamless event execution through effective communication with vendors, caterers, and staff members.
- Increased client retention rates with exceptional customer service skills, timely responses to inquiries, and consistent updates on event progress.
- Streamlined event operations by developing comprehensive project timelines, checklists, and budget guidelines for team members to follow.
- Collaborated closely with clients during the planning process to ensure their objectives were met within the scope of the event.
Women's Department Lead
Shoe Carnival
07.2014 - 12.2017
- Preserved outlook of store by dusting, styling mannequin designs, cleaning and restocking merchandise.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns and exchanges.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing And Media
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL08-2019
Skills
- Relationship building
- Team management
- Detail-oriented
- On-site execution
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Event planning and logistics
- Calendar management
- Scheduling
- Event budgeting
- Athletic coaching
- Proficient in Google Suite
- Adobe creative suite
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- North Carolina Driver's License
- United States Soccer Federation Grassroots Coaching License (USSF D License in progress) - United States Soccer Federation.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Substitute PE Teacher & Athletics Game Admin
The Winston School
08.2024 - Current
Head Varsity Soccer Coach
The Winston School
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Southwestern Adventist University
07.2022 - 05.2023
Director of Event Operations
Ishoni LLC
05.2021 - Current
Event and Marketing Coordinator
Esposure
01.2020 - 05.2021
Event Producer
Ishoni Esports
06.2018 - 01.2020
Women's Department Lead
Shoe Carnival
07.2014 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Sports Marketing And Media
Full Sail University
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