Immanuel Reed
Smyrna,GA
Summary
Dynamic and passionate educator, mentor, coach, and youth services professional with a proven track record of providing service-focused solutions for adults, youth, and disadvantaged individuals. Instrumental in building community support and delivering strategic and comprehensive services that meet client expectations.
Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments, with proficiency in strategic planning, budget management, and athlete development.
Professional leader with proven track record in sports management and program development. Adept at fostering team collaboration to achieve high-level results. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and athlete development. Known for adaptability and reliability in dynamic environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Athletics
Atlanta Classical Academy
05.2018 - Current
- Facilitated learning and development for K-12 students through public charter school in Atlanta.
- Supervised over 40 coaches and more than 350 student athletes in an intercollegiate athletics program.
- Reduced athletics budget by 30% in 2020-2024.
- Significantly contributed to defining the strategic direction for ACA athletics.
- Developed solid connections with players and their families through effective communication.
- Attained a significant increase of 40% in student participation between 2018 and 2024.
- Devised team strategies by examining game films of competitors.
- Driven student-athletes to attain excellence in their academic studies and athletic pursuits.
- Managed scheduling for athletics, including travel arrangements, training routines and academic support.
- Maximized facility usage efficiency through strategic scheduling of practices/games/events throughout multiple sports seasons simultaneously.
Executive Director
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Enhanced afterschool program effectiveness with a focus on comprehensive youth development.
- Led and directed operations for effective program delivery.
- Collaborated with the resource development team and Board members to identify meaningful funding partners.
- Cultivated and strengthened connections with Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and club members.
- Managed and ensured success of new strategies for effective outcomes.
- Forge key partnerships with community leaders and local officials.
- Directed creation, execution, and assessment of annual budget in collaboration with financial management staff.
- Developed strategic goals and objectives to guide company direction.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
Character & Leadership Director (Ages 13-18)
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
07.2011 - 12.2016
- Elevated afterschool activities by focusing on all-encompassing youth development.
- Oriented new and existing teens on club programs, rules, and disciplinary procedures.
- Organizes and executes strategies to secure volunteer involvement.
- Led BGCMA College Bound program advisory.
- Manages various roles including part-time youth development professionals, AWDA staff, volunteers and interns.
- Cultivates relationships with organizations, community leaders and parents.
- Delivered service options for authorized entities including juvenile justice, schools, and community agencies.
Program Director
Supportive Children's Advocacy Network
05.2006 - 05.2009
- Facilitated engagement in both educational and recreational activities for students.
- Oversaw liner staff including 5 Activity Specialists for fall and coordinated with 21 employees during summer programs serving around 300 participants.
- Oversaw implementation and assessment of program activities throughout winter and summer.
- Established and sustained effective methods to enlist, educate, and honor committed volunteers.
- Oversaw organization of sports leagues such as flag football, basketball, and soccer.
- Scheduled open gym times for After School Program and Member Program to maximize space utilization.
- Led organization of sports clinics, tournaments, field trips and related activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Old Westbury
Old Westbury, NY05-2005
Skills
- Excellent experience as head coach and athletic director
- Developing Staff & Organization Skills
- High interpersonal and communication skills
- Building & Leading Teams
- Fostering Customer & Business Success
- Superior ability in high school athlete supervision
- Acquisition and Procurement Planning & Execution
- Financial Management & Analysis
- Exceptional ability to assign and evaluate coaches and other athletic staff
- Avid Learner
- Communication
- Creativity
- Independence
- Flexibility
- Growth Mindset
- Organization
- Persistence
- Research
- Teaching Others
- Work Well with Others
Accomplishments
- The Center of Hope initiative program.
- Collaboration with The Bill Gates Foundation
- Six (6) State High School Championships (Soccer, Cross County, Track)
- 7 Conference Championships (Middle School Conference)
Personal Information
Title: GACE Teacher Certification Early Childhood Education, GACE Teacher Certification Middle School Math Education, School Age Child Care License, Middle School Education Teacher's Certification
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- CompTIA Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- Amazon Web Services (AWS) Certified Solutions Architect
- First Aid Certification
- Early Childhood Education Certificate - Various State Departments of Education.
- Middle Grades Certification (Grades 5-9) - Georgia Department of Education.
Timeline
Director of Athletics
Atlanta Classical Academy
05.2018 - Current
Executive Director
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
12.2016 - 05.2018
Character & Leadership Director (Ages 13-18)
Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
07.2011 - 12.2016
Program Director
Supportive Children's Advocacy Network
05.2006 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
SUNY Old Westbury
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