DONAVAN FRAYER
Upper Marlboro,USA
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience mentoring youth in diverse educational settings. Proven ability to foster relationships, promote positive behavior, and enhance life skills. Expertise in creating inclusive environments that support academic engagement and personal growth.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Assistant
Shorter University – Athletics Department
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted the Head Coach and assistant coaches with daily team operations, including planning and executing practice sessions, facilitating position-specific drills, supporting player development, and contributing to in-game strategy and team preparation.
- Served as the primary point of contact for all team travel logistics, including arranging hotel accommodations for away games and managing comprehensive nutritional planning. Responsibilities included reviewing athlete-specific dietary needs, evaluating meal options to support performance and recovery, and coordinating catered meals aligned with travel schedules and game-day demands.
- Served as the primary liaison for game-day umpires, ensuring timely and professional escort to and from their designated locker rooms before and after games, while coordinating with game operations staff to uphold NCAA protocols and maintain a smooth pre- and post-game flow.
- Designed and implemented position-specific training programs for outfielders, focusing on drills to enhance hand-eye coordination, reaction time, and fielding accuracy during practices.
Youth At-Risk Advocate (Volunteer)
Darlington County Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Engaged with elementary and middle school students through reading sessions and classroom support, assisting teachers in supervising and guiding at-risk youth.
- Served as a consistent mentor and positive role model, reinforcing life skills such as punctuality, personal responsibility, and respectful conduct.
- Focused on creating a supportive and structured environment that promoted academic engagement, emotional well-being, and personal growth.
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Leadership Development and StudentAthlete Success
Coker University Athletics
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Game-Day set up/breakdown for basketball, wrestling, acrobatics & tumbling, baseball, and lacrosse.
- Facility Management
- Marketing
- Ticket Sales
- Media Relations
Youth Baseball Camp Counselor/Coach
The St. James
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Created sports drills tailored by skill level.
- Supervised sports sessions and camp activities.
- Promoted teamwork through camper relationships.
- Mentored campers, encouraging growth.
- Applied de-escalation in tense situations.
- Coordinated with counselors, coaches, administrators.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management
Shorter University
Rome, GABachelor of Science - Business Administration
Coker University
Hartsville, SC05.2024
Skills
- Leadership, Organizational, Time Management, Strong Communication Skills
- MS Office Suite, Google Office Suite
- Knowledge of programming languages Python and Javascript
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
Shorter University – Athletics Department
09.2024 - 05.2025
Senior Associate Athletic Director for Leadership Development and StudentAthlete Success
Coker University Athletics
01.2024 - 04.2024
Youth At-Risk Advocate (Volunteer)
Darlington County Public Schools
09.2023 - 05.2024
Youth Baseball Camp Counselor/Coach
The St. James
05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Coker University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Healthcare Management
Shorter University
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