Donell Bradley
Hephzibah
Summary
Seeking a full-time Head/Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach position to lead in the development of student-athletes. Experience in developing and mentoring with the objective of athletic and academic success. Known as an excellent problem solver with demonstrated success. Experienced with curriculum development, ensuring educational content meets all necessary standards and engages students. Utilizes range of teaching methods to address different learning styles, promoting well-rounded understanding of subjects. Strong understanding of classroom management techniques to maintain productive and respectful learning environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher & Head Women's Wrestling Coach
Greenbrier High School
Evans, GA
06.2022 - Current
- Managed student behavioral issues to optimize classroom learning environment.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to enhance student participation and critical thinking.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Provided feedback to parents regarding student's academic growth and behavioral development.
- Provided guidance to student-athletes regarding their personal development outside of wrestling.
- Implemented innovative drills focusing on improving technical proficiency while minimizing risk of injury.
- Prepared practice plans with drills designed to improve skills in takedowns, escapes, reversals and pinning combinations.
- Supervised assistant coaches in developing individual workout programs for each wrestler.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
Women's Director
Team Georgia/ Georgia Amateur Wrestling Association
US, GA
04.2022 - Current
- Identified areas of improvement in processes that promote growth of women's girl's wrestling statewide including a national team curriculum.
- Led and facilitated development of strategic plans for growth and development of girls & women's wrestling statewide.
- Engaged volunteers through meaningful involvement opportunities that supported organizational objectives.
- Created a culture of collaboration among directors and committees to foster success in program outcomes.
Women's Wrestling National Team Coach
Team Georgia/ Georgia Amateur Wrestling Association
US, GA
01.2016 - Current
- Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport.
- Arrange and conduct sports-related activities, such as training camps, clinics, and try-outs.
- Recruitment of potential National Team members.
Service and Experience Analyst
WOW! INTERNET
Augusta, GA
07.2019 - 06.2022
- Focuses on critical and timely analysis efforts while collaborating with other teams.
- Leverages analytics and process improvement methodologies (LEAN Six Sigma) to provide a data-driven approach to improvements.
- Identifies process opportunities that lead to increased customer engagement and retention.
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach
Greenbrier High School
Evans, GA
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Georgia High School Association (GHSA) certified community coach.
- Plan, organize, and conduct practice sessions.
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Harlem High School Wrestling Team
Harlem, GA
01.2015 - 05.2021
- Georgia High School Association (GHSA) certified community coach.
- Provide training direction, motivation, and nutritional advice to prepare athletes for competitive events.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Operations Manager
SITEL CORPORATION
Augusta, GA
01.2017 - 04.2019
- Directed day-to-day of a large call center operation, directly managing 150 employees, and 14 managers.
- Review financial reports, activity reports, and other performance data to measure goal achievement and determine areas needing improvement.
Business Excellence Analyst / Total Quality Management
UNISYS CORPORATION
Augusta, GA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Developing customer service soft skills training modules and facilitate training sessions
- Conduct routine and non-routine analyses of client interactions and process compliance.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Management and Leadership
Western Governor's University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2021
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science
Missouri Valley College
Marshall, MO06-2004
Skills
- Management
- Google Workspace
- Athletic Coaching
- Practice Planning
- ITIL
- Leadership
- Quality Management
- SMART Goals
- Lean Six Sigma
- SWOT Analysis
- Team Budgets
- Athlete Recruiting
- Wrestling Program Oversight
- Academic Standards
- Athlete Discipline
- Special Education
- Athlete Engagement
- Wrestling Fundamentals
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Google Drive
- Mentor Athletes
- Microsoft Office
- Practice Planning and Management
- Lesson planning
- Classroom management
Accomplishments
- Named "Teacher of the Quarter" at Greenbrier High School in 2025.
- Led class to an average 3% decrease in beginner level learners and increase in developed and proficient learners on Biology EOC test scores during the 2024-2025 school year.
- Led Greenbrier High School Women's Wrestling Team to four consecutive Area Championships (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026)
- Led Greenbrier High School Women's Wrestling Team to State Dual Championships with top three finish four consecutive seasons (2023-2026).
Affiliations
- Georgia Amateur Wrestling Association (GAWA)- Executive Board Member 2020- present
- Board Member, Georgia Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame
- Southeast Women's Representative, USA Wrestling Women's Age Group Committee 2022-present
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Georgia Educator Certificate- Special Education & Biology
- ITIL Foundations v3
Extra-Curricular Activities
Head Coach Women's Varsity Wrestling (2022-present)
Co-Sponsor, Black Student Union
Timeline
Teacher & Head Women's Wrestling Coach
Greenbrier High School
06.2022 - Current
Women's Director
Team Georgia/ Georgia Amateur Wrestling Association
04.2022 - Current
Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach
Greenbrier High School
10.2021 - 05.2022
Service and Experience Analyst
WOW! INTERNET
07.2019 - 06.2022
Operations Manager
SITEL CORPORATION
01.2017 - 04.2019
Women's Wrestling National Team Coach
Team Georgia/ Georgia Amateur Wrestling Association
01.2016 - Current
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Harlem High School Wrestling Team
01.2015 - 05.2021
Business Excellence Analyst / Total Quality Management
UNISYS CORPORATION
01.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science Degree - Exercise Science
Missouri Valley College
Master of Science (M.S.) - Management and Leadership
Western Governor's University
AWARDS
- 2024 GHSA Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year
- 2023 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association Region Coach of the Year- Girls Wrestling
- 2022 NWCA Girls Wrestling Assistant Coach of the Year- State Winner (Georgia)
- 2021 USA Wrestling National Women's Age Group Developmental Coach of the Year
- 2021 USA Wrestling Southeast Regional Women's Developmental Coach of the Year
- 2019 Senior Women's Beach Wrestling World Team Member
- 2018 Missouri Valley College Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee