Dwanne Smedley
Anniston,AL
Summary
Enthusiastic Coach highly effective at imparting successful strategies for sports, education, team collaboration and personal achievement. Patient individual willing to work with athletes of all skill levels. Consistent winning record across career history. Knowledgeable Scout with wide range of contacts and experience identifying and securing top talent. Excels at building rapport and relationships to serve team needs.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Anniston City School
Anniston, AL
08.2020 - Current
- Instructed athletes in proper technique for blocking, tackling, passing, catching, kicking.
- Supervised weight training program designed to increase strength and improve agility.
- Facilitated communication between players, coaching staff, and sports management.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
- Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Anniston City Schools
Anniston, AL
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Developed, implemented and monitored a comprehensive training program for the softball team.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
- Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
Head Softball Coach
Xtreme Heat Travel Club
Anniston, AL
04.2016 - Current
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
- Led team to multiple regional and national championships through strategic gameplay and effective motivation.
- Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
- Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
- Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
- Developed exercise regimens targeting individual athlete needs.
- Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
- Organized tournaments at local schools or community centers while ensuring all safety protocols were observed.
- Organized, scheduled and supervised practice sessions to ensure that players were adequately prepared for competitions.
Branch Manager
Airgas, an Air Liquide
Sylacauga, Alabama
06.2015 - Current
- Conducted reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
- Assigned duties to employees and examined work for accuracy, neatness and timeliness.
- Developed strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Created reports summarizing operational performance metrics for senior management review.
- Planned work schedules to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Designed sales and service strategies to improve revenue and retention.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Complied with company policies and government regulations to prevent and detect rule violations and protect organization from fines and lawsuits.
Inside Sales
Airgas, an Air Liquide
Anniston, AL
08.2005 - Current
- Managed daily workflow and assigned tasks accordingly among members of the inside sales team.
- Identified areas for process improvements within the organization's global inside sales operations.
- Provided training and guidance to junior staff members on best practices related to inside sales operations.
- Assisted in training new personnel on inside sales techniques.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations related to inside sales operations.
- Provided guidance and support to the inside sales team on daily operations.
- Assisted in training new inside sales representatives on policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Assisted in training new hires on inside sales processes and procedures.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment terms, warranties, and exchange privileges.
Assistant Football Coach
Anniston Middle School
Anniston, AL
08.2016 - 12.2019
Head Youth Coach (Football)
City Of Anniston
Anniston, AL
08.2007 - 01.2018
- Supervised teams during games or tournaments while encouraging good sportsmanship.
- Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Created culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Head Softball Coach
Saks Youth Sports
Saks , Alabama
03.2011 - 07.2017
- Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss game plans, review previous performances or address any issues with the team.
Education
High School Diploma -
Randolph County High
Wedowee, AL05-1999
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
University of West Alabama
Livingston, ALLawson State Community College
Birmingham, ALComputer and Information Systems
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, ALSkills
- Excels in team leadership
- Product training
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Multiple Championships in softball ranging from Ages 10u to 18u
- Coached Anniston High Softball to their first ever County tournament win and Region tournament Win
Certification
- CPR and Concussion Certifications and well as all certifications to be a High School Coach
Timeline
Assistant Varsity Football Coach
Anniston City School
08.2020 - Current
Head Varsity Softball Coach
Anniston City Schools
08.2019 - Current
Assistant Football Coach
Anniston Middle School
08.2016 - 12.2019
Head Softball Coach
Xtreme Heat Travel Club
04.2016 - Current
Branch Manager
Airgas, an Air Liquide
06.2015 - Current
Head Softball Coach
Saks Youth Sports
03.2011 - 07.2017
Head Youth Coach (Football)
City Of Anniston
08.2007 - 01.2018
Inside Sales
Airgas, an Air Liquide
08.2005 - Current
- CPR and Concussion Certifications and well as all certifications to be a High School Coach
High School Diploma -
Randolph County High
Some College (No Degree) - Computer Information Systems
University of West Alabama
Lawson State Community College
Computer and Information Systems
Jacksonville State University
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