Event Coordinator
James Lewallen
Big Shark Cycling
Saint Charles
8
years of professional experience
Head coach and leader driven to foster athlete growth and development to bring value to program. Open and accountable, exercising positive approaches to leadership. Offering several years of success in inspiring and empowering each athlete, coach and program.
Work History
Head Coach of Esports
2 Years 3 Months- 1st Head Coach of the SCC Esports program and grew program to 40 students in year 1.
- 2nd year included a NJCAAE T3 Valorant Championship and Region 16 Champions in 4 esports
- Coordinated event logistics for competitions, ensuring smooth execution and compliance.
- Oversaw budget allocation for team expenses, including equipment and travel costs.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss goals, objectives, successes, and challenges.
- Ensured that all rules and regulations are followed by the entire team.
- Scheduled training sessions for players to improve their skillsets.
- Recruited new players, coaches, and other personnel as needed.
- Planned out tournament schedules for the season.
- Analyzed game data from previous matches to identify areas of improvement.
Event Coordinator
2 Years 5 Months- Coordinated logistics for events, ensuring all details were managed effectively.
- Developed event timelines, maintaining schedules and deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and requirements for events.
- Managed on-site operations during events, ensuring smooth execution of activities.
- Trained junior staff on event procedures and best practices for coordination tasks.
- Provided on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Cycling Team
10 Months- Developed training programs for athletes to enhance performance and skills.
- Organized team meetings to communicate goals, strategies, and expectations clearly.
- Collaborated with sports staff to ensure compliance with NCAA regulations and standards.
- Evaluated player performance regularly to provide constructive feedback for growth.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- In this final year of the program, we won 4 National Championship races
Owner
3 Years 4 Months- Top T2 Apex Legends Team, Apex Legends Tournament Organizer
- Coordinated logistics for events, including venue setup and equipment arrangements.
- Managed registrations and player communications throughout the tournament process.
- Trained and mentored volunteers in event operations and customer service standards.
- Developed promotional materials to enhance awareness of upcoming tournaments.
- Implemented feedback systems to gather participant input for future improvements.
- Coordinated scorekeeping, equipment, and materials.
- Established and maintained tournament budget, monies for unforeseen expenses.
- Worked closely with vendors to secure supplies needed for tournament operations.
Head Coach of Esports
3 Years 3 Months- Managed player recruitment and onboarding processes to build a competitive roster.
- Cultivated a positive team culture through team-building activities and events.
- Attended industry events such as conferences or seminars.
- Ensured that all rules and regulations are followed by the entire team.
- Provided feedback on gameplay during practice sessions.
- Supervised the daily operations of the esports team.
- Assisted in developing marketing materials related to the esports team.
Assistant Coach
1 Year 1 Month- Assistant Coach of the Men’s and Women’s Cycling Team at Lindenwood University
- Developed practice plans to enhance team performance and skills.
- Assisted head coach in game strategy and player development.
- Mentored student-athletes on athletic conditioning and nutrition.
- Evaluated player performance during practices and competitions.
Education
Doctorate – DBA - Paused - Business Administration
BA - Sports Management
MS - Digital Marketing
Skills
Self-motivated
Excellent communication skills
Quick learner
Result-driven
Fast and efficient worker
Outstanding work ethic
Team building
Event coordination
Marketing strategies
Performance evaluation
Communication skills
Recruitment processes
Team analysis
Athletic training plan development
Skill building
Sportsmanship promotion
Tournament procedures
Team budgeting
Media relations
Performance analysis
Training and coaching
Community engagement
Clubs Committees
- Team Novo Nordisk Elite Team, The world’s first all diabetic professional cycling team. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower people living with diabetes. Being a part of this team requires doing a lot of outreach activities, that require a very outgoing personality.
- JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), Rider Coach - Complies with all USA Cycling group riding guidelines, train all levels of participants on how to ride a bike safely on the road, and communicates with each local Ride team member on a regular basis.
- Keiser University Pembroke Pines Committees, Head of Social Media Team, Campus Response Team – CRT, BABA Esports Management Committee
- National Association of Collegiate Esports, Chair of the Eligibility Enforcement Committee, 09/01/21, Present, Awards Committee, 05/01/21, 09/01/21, Mentorship Program, 01/01/23, Present
Timeline
Head Coach of Esports
St. Charles Community College
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Event Coordinator
Big Shark Cycling
06.2024 - CurrentRead More
Head Coach of Men’s and Women’s Cycling Team
Lindenwood University
08.2023 - 06.2024Read More
Owner
Inner Nerd Gaming LLC
08.2020 - 12.2023Read More
Head Coach of Esports
Keiser University Pembroke Pines
03.2020 - 06.2023Read More
Assistant Coach
Lindenwood University
01.2019 - 02.2020Read More
Keiser University
Doctorate – DBA - Paused from Business Administration
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Lindenwood University
BA from Sports Management
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Lindenwood University
MS from Digital Marketing
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