EBONI JACKSON
Spartanburg,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Gymnastics Coach
Flip Fest Gymnastics Camp
06.2017 - Current
- Coached children, both beginner and advanced levels, between ages of 6 - 18
- Planned and organized daily gymnastic activities to help achieve participants' gymnastic goals
- Demonstrated and explained how to safely use equipment and how to improve gymnasts ‘performance
- Responsible for spotting and supporting children as needed
- Communicated with parents and caregivers of gymnastic participants
- Assist with Event Operations, including set up, event production, and breakdown.
- Ensured safety of all participants through strict adherence to gym rules, equipment maintenance, and proper spotting techniques.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Converse University Athletics
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Ensure program recruitment and retention goals are attained
- Recruited 16 girls in the matter of 2 years of the program
- Held a roster of 25-29 young ladies
- Administer and direct all aspects of the program
- Submit and maintain annual budgets- Helped the Acro & Tumbling raise $16,000 in 2 years
- Provided leadership and direction to the athletic team as well as to the individual needs of the team members
- Managed study hall hours for student-athlete according to their GPA each semester
- Work toward team unity as well as the general unity of the University with team bonding activities, diversity equity & inclusion training & FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
- Initiate and follow team program and schedule that is consistent, reasonable, and effective for student-athlete and team
- Provide regular support and direction to student-athletes
- Assist in managing social media accounts
- Promote, as well as monitor, physical, emotional, and social welfare of student-athletes
- Plan and implement procedures for home and away contests (food, travel, cash requests)
- Developed annual line-item budget and closely monitored allocation and expenditures of funds to maintain balanced budget
- Planned and carried out in-season conditioning and practices, evaluated team and individual performance
- Establish team and individual goals
- Conduct maintenance of physical equipment and resources
- Maintain inventory of uniforms, supplies, equipment, etc
- Reports on needs and maintenance of facilities and equipment to athletics administration
- Recruited quality student-athletes by means of personal contact and correspondence, evaluating ability in person or by video, and on-campus visits, online recruiting platforms & social media
- Worked closely with Director of Compliance, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid in the recruiting process.
Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach/Director of Operations Coordinator
Limestone University Athletics
12.2020 - 06.2022
- Planned Events, Supervised SAAC Executive & Leadership Team
- Assist Head Coach with planning and executing practices
- Assist Head Coach with marketing and executing summer camps and clinics
- Meet with student-athletes regularly to help maintain retention and academic eligibility
- Successfully spearheads social media campaigns on social media platforms Instagram & Tik-Tok
- Coordinate the operations of collegiate acrobatics and tumbling program, including but not limited to travel arrangements, facility reservation, and equipment management
- Maintain compliance with NCAA, NCATA, SAC, Conference Carolinas and University rules and regulations
- Attends all staff meetings and participates in appropriate professional development and office activities
- Assisting with budget preparations and the development of training plans
- Monitored academic progress & status of team members, implementing action plans with the Head Coach and support staff- (Average Team GPA for 2020-2021 season- 3.53)
- Responsible for supervising and coordinating community service events for the team.
Assistant Athletic Counselor-Men's Basketball, Men's & Women's Tennis, Rifle and Women's Track
University of Memphis Athletics
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Complete Initial Eligibility Evaluations for PSAs using LSDBi & NCAA Eligibility Center
- Assist with Recruiting Visits
- Formulate Scoresheets in Microsoft Excel for all Athletes to keep up with grades throughout the semester
- Attend/Present at Team Meetings
- Assist with New Student-Athlete Orientation
- Complete Degree Audits/Update Advising Folders & 4 Year Plans
- Monitor/Track Student-Athlete Grades/Progress
- Advise Student-Athletes.
- Implemented in-game script elements for all WKU Athletics game-days (on-court/field promotions, recognitions, games, ceremonies, etc.)
- Promoted upcoming games on and off WKU's campus via yard signs, flyers, and tabling events
- Assisted with the promotion and advertisement of all WKU Athletics branding campaigns
- Set-up marketing materials (posters, giveaways, schedule cards, etc.) on game-days
- Complete weekly marketing office hours (rolling shirts, mailing items, testing promotions, other duties as assigned)
- Coordinated all operations of sports events throughout season including pre-event preparation, on site set-up, management and post event break down.
Graduate Assistant: Marketing Intern:
Western Kentucky University
08.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted and advised students on academic probation and maintain student confidentiality (FERPA) about students' academic records and information
- Mandated retention course to 32 players with an 84% improvement rate
- Partner with WKU Student-athlete Success Center regarding academic progress of student-athletes on academic probation from Football, Women's Tennis & Track & Field
- Included that we create individualized success plans for over 300 students
- Collaborated with 10 student workers in a team environment
- Directed students to find academic information on majors, minors, general education requirements, and other academic policies, procedures, and deadlines
- Facilitated the Best Expectations Program, which teaches the importance of study habits and time management to students at risk
- Assessed academic need and create individualized support plans to enhance student success.
- Served as a liaison between faculty members and students for addressing concerns or issues related to coursework or academic policies.
- Managed administrative tasks such as grading, scheduling, and record-keeping to ensure smooth operations within academic departments.
- Facilitated student success by identifying areas of improvement and providing constructive feedback on assignments and exams.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance data for tracking progress towards learning objectives throughout the semester.
Marketing Intern- All Sports
Western Kentucky Athletics
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented in-game script elements for all WKU Athletics game-days (on-court/field promotions, recognitions, games, ceremonies, etc.)
- Promoted upcoming games on and off WKU's campus via yard signs, flyers, and tabling events
- Assisted with the promotion and advertisement of all WKU Athletics branding campaigns
- Set-up marketing materials (posters, giveaways, schedule cards, etc.) on game-days
- Complete weekly marketing office hours (rolling shirts, mailing items, testing promotions, other duties as assigned)
- Coordinated all operations of sports events throughout season including pre-event preparation, on site set-up, management and post event break down.
Hilltopper Sports Properties
Learfield IMG College
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted with game day and event operations, including set up of select in-venue signage, hospitality events/suites, game day displays, and game day sales
- Worked collaboratively with the hospitality and catering teams to ensure facility readiness and seamless event execution
- Analyzed and resolved operational problems and complaints & conducted periodic staff meetings to discuss procedures & problems
- Coordinated on and off-field/court promotions for corporate sponsors
- Served as the communication liaison with various departments of WKU Athletics
- Worked with other assistants to accomplish additional projects and office/administrative support.
Football Recruiting Intern/ Assistant
Western Kentucky University
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided a warm welcome to recruits and their guests and informed them about WKU and the football program
- Requested and reviewed high school transcripts and evaluated academic standards of prospective student-athletes
- Managed registration table, socialized with prospects and guests, guided multiple groups of approximately 25 on field for pregame/warmups, and directed them to their seats for the remainder of the game
- Assisted the recruiting staff with recruiting camp, game day operations, and facility and campus tours
- Ensured compliance rules set by NCAA and institution were not violated by any staff, prospects, players, or former players.
Student Athlete Success Center Assistant
Western Kentucky University
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Supervised and conducted advising, tutoring, study tables, academic counseling, and other services offered to women's basketball and football student-athletes
- Supervised athletes and facilitated plans to ensure compliance with WKU and NCAA academic requirements
- Reviewed academic support plans, transcripts, eligibility requirements, academic warning and suspension lists, GPAs, appeals, tutoring, and advising use for student-athletes
- Provided academic support services and assisted women's basketball and football student-athletes in achieving academic success
- Attended weekly meetings with coaching staff
- Reviewed transcripts & eligibility requirements
- Implementation of a mentor program
- Developed weekly organizational reports for student-athletes.
Education
M.S. in Recreation and Sports Administration/ Certificate Athletics Administration -
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY05.2020
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Minor in Coaching -
Winona State University
Winona, MN05.2018
Skills
Coaching/Teaching/Instruction
Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Ticketing operations
Marketing
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Excel
Professional and adaptable
Advising, Recruiting, Compliance
Effective communication
Team development
Academic support
Equipment management
Notable
Women Leaders in College Sports Member, 2019 Women's Leadership Symposium participant, Organized and facilitated virtual “Keys to Success” panel during COVID-19 with 75 participants, Western Kentucky University Student Success Summit Participant 2019 & 2020, National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) Certified, Chick-Fil-A Bowl (2018/2019) - Georgia Tech Marketing, Cam Newton Foundation - AEBL Basketball Operations Intern, 2017 National Floor Champion, Athlete of the Year Nominee, 3X All-American, WIAC Scholastic Honor Roll, 2X School Record Holder in Vault/All-Around, 2016 National All-Around NCGA Champion, 2X First Team NCGA All-American
Timeline
Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach
Converse University Athletics
06.2022 - 05.2024
Assistant Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach/Director of Operations Coordinator
Limestone University Athletics
12.2020 - 06.2022
Assistant Athletic Counselor-Men's Basketball, Men's & Women's Tennis, Rifle and Women's Track
University of Memphis Athletics
08.2020 - 12.2020
Marketing Intern- All Sports
Western Kentucky Athletics
08.2019 - 03.2020
Hilltopper Sports Properties
Learfield IMG College
08.2019 - 03.2020
Graduate Assistant: Marketing Intern:
Western Kentucky University
08.2018 - 05.2020
Football Recruiting Intern/ Assistant
Western Kentucky University
08.2018 - 06.2019
Student Athlete Success Center Assistant
Western Kentucky University
08.2018 - 12.2018
Gymnastics Coach
Flip Fest Gymnastics Camp
06.2017 - Current
M.S. in Recreation and Sports Administration/ Certificate Athletics Administration -
Western Kentucky University
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, Minor in Coaching -
Winona State University
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