James Hardaway
Appling,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record as Head Basketball Coach at Georgia Sting, excelling in player development and performance evaluation. Expert in fostering teamwork and sportsmanship, leading teams to multiple championships while enhancing individual skills through effective mentorship and communication. Committed to achieving excellence both on and off the court.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Greenbrier High School
06.2023 - Current
- Assistant Coach for the Girls Varsity and Junior Varsity Basketball Programs leading to competitive play in all contests.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players both on and off the court by modeling respectful behavior toward teammates, opponents, referees, and coaches.
- Ensured player safety by enforcing proper techniques during practices and games, as well as adhering to all league rules and regulations.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching personal and team goals, build trust and rapport.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the court.
- Assisted in planning fundraising events to cover expenses such as uniforms, travel costs, and equipment needs.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Senior Security Manager
U.S. Army
10.2009 - Current
- Enhanced overall security by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and security audits across the organization's 70 facility global enterprise.
- Developed and executed customized training programs for staff, ensuring well-prepared and skilled teams.
- Established strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, planning, exercise, and execution leading to improved collaboration during real world emergency situations (Hurricane Helene).
- Conducted hundreds of employee background checks as part of the hiring process, reducing potential threats from internal sources.
- Evaluated and recommended multi-million dollar vendor proposals for new security technologies, selecting solutions that best fit organizational needs, growth, while balancing cost considerations.
- Championed employee awareness campaigns on topics related to personal safety and crime prevention, contributing to a safer workplace environment for everyone.
- Managed cross-functional teams in the development of robust security plans tailored to specific projects and environments for the command's 70 facility global enterprise.
- Spearheaded incident response efforts, resulting in swift resolutions and minimal disruptions to business operations.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures, making necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Improved communication between departments by establishing clear reporting lines for sharing relevant information on potential risks or threats quickly and efficiently.
- Streamlined security processes by identifying areas of improvement, leading to increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Mitigated potential liability issues by ensuring all security measures were in compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Assistant Coach
Grovetown High School
06.2018 - 03.2021
- Assistant Coach for both Girls Varsity Basketball Program assisting in leading the Team to two Region AAAAAA Championships and, two Sweet Sixteen appearances and Schools first Elite Eight Appearance.
- Head Coach for Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Program leading the Team to three consecutive Columbia County Junior Varsity Championships.
- Promoted sportsmanship among players both on and off the court by modeling respectful behavior toward teammates, opponents, referees, and coaches.
- Assisted head coach in scouting potential opponents, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses for game preparation.
- Ensured player safety by enforcing proper techniques during practices and games, as well as adhering to all league rules and regulations.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Head Basketball Coach
Georgia Sting Nonprofit AAU/Travel Basketball
03.2009 - 07.2017
- Mentored Student-Athletes, providing guidance on academic success and personal development alongside athletic achievements.
- Increased Player strength, agility, and game skills through successful practices.
- Led the Teams to multiple playoff championship appearances through effective coaching strategies and strong leadership skills.
- Lead Teams to Nike National Championships, YBOA Championships, Brandon Clay U14-U17 Championships and other local/CSRA AAU Championships over the course 8 seasons.
- Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for both individual Players and overall Team strategy.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to design and implement practice drills focused on improving individual and Team performance.
- Enhanced team performance by implementing strategic game plans and conducting thorough player evaluations.
- Planned and organized all schedules, travel (hotel and leisure accommodations) for multiple Teams
IT Senior Manager
U.S. Army
08.1984 - 09.2009
- Enhanced process and system efficiency by automating manual processes reducing time, backlog through implementing IT solutions.
- Led a team of IT professionals in the successful execution of major IT and Security projects, resulting in improved competitive business operations.
- Spearheaded a successful $2M digital transformation project that modernized operational workflows while maintaining constrained budget limits.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to align departmental goals with overall strategic objectives, a cost savings of over $1M, maximizing ROI on technology and security investments.
- Managed vendor relationships in negotiating contracts, secured cost-effective services, and maintain high-quality support for the organization.
- Optimized security efficiency and performance by conducting thorough assessments and implementing necessary improvements.
- Ensured seamless integration between several departmental systems through diligent management of interdepartmental communication channels.
- Improved data security through implementing cloud based storage solution cutting data storage cost in half.
- Increased employee productivity by deploying tailored IT solutions designed to streamline day-to-day tasks effectively.
- Managed a 10 member high performing Team to plan, and execute high-level tasks with little guidance, a short staff, very low budget.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Hyattsville, MD05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Troy University
Troy, AL06.2007
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
Cypress, CA06.2008
MBA - Project Management
Grantham University
Lenexa, KS09-2017
Skills
- Exceptional Player development
- Expert performance evaluation
- Excellent Mentorship
- Effective communicator
- Strong Team and business leadership
- Mastery sportsmanship promotion
- Expert Conflict resolution
- Excellent Motivational skills
- Mastery physical conditioning
- Expert Critical thinking and analytical skills
- Excellent Multitasking skills
- STrong Organizational skills
Accomplishments
Army Civilian of the Year Recipient
Military Legion of Merit
Numerous Military Service Achievement and Awards
Timeline
Assistant Girls Basketball Coach
Greenbrier High School
06.2023 - Current
Assistant Coach
Grovetown High School
06.2018 - 03.2021
Senior Security Manager
U.S. Army
10.2009 - Current
Head Basketball Coach
Georgia Sting Nonprofit AAU/Travel Basketball
03.2009 - 07.2017
IT Senior Manager
U.S. Army
08.1984 - 09.2009
Associate of Arts - General Studies
University of Maryland University College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Troy University
Master of Science - Information Technology Management
Trident University International
MBA - Project Management
Grantham University
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