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James ( Jeremy) Hardin

Blairsville,GA

Summary

I have a total of 13 years in the coaching industry. Served as assistant varsity baseball and football coach. Throughout my career as an assistant varsity coach we won or played for the region championship and were highly competitive in the playoffs. Also, worked hand in hand with middle school coaching staff to assist in developing / creating a strong and competitive feeder program for both baseball and football.


For 11 years I worked with Florida State University baseball program. I served as the hitting instructor and defensive instructor during this time. In addition to being an instructor I was an evaluator for all of the advanced and elite super skills showcases / camps. During this time I was also able to learn and be around some of the best coaches in the game of baseball that has impacted my coaching career.


Proven track record with Grizzly Trailers, as head of sales for 4 years. Responsible for sales revenue through innovative marketing strategies and exceptional communication by fostering customer relationships and satisfaction. I excel in task delegation and time management,


Owner/Creator Toppshelf Sports LLC in which my patented tunnel funnel for baseball/softball cages. Adept new skills in dealing with manufacturers, coordinating high-stakes meetings with companies interested in buying out patent, and facilitating effective communication.


Graduate with 9 years of foundational knowledge in Special education. Awarded prestigious Dr. James Kurt Meyers outstanding student teacher award. Demonstrated strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills as well as meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant to the President and CEO

Toppshelf Sports LLC
10.2024 - Current

Initiated patent process and established LLC for my funnel invention for batting cages.

Head of Sales

Grizzly Trailers
06.2020 - 10.2024
  • Implemented innovative marketing strategies to increase business.
  • Launched new products successfully by collaborating with cross-functional team and executing comprehensive go-to-market plans.
  • Managed key accounts effectively, ensuring ongoing satisfaction while identifying upsell opportunities to drive additional revenue growth.

Hitting /!Defense Instructor Evaluator

Florida State University Baseball
06.2010 - 10.2021

Hitting and defense evaluator / instructor for Florida State University baseball program. During this time I was responsible for working with hundreds of kids each summer during Mike Martin Advance/Super Skills Elite Camps. I was evaluator/instructor for Mike Martin Elite Christmas camp.

Mathematics Co-Teacher

Ben Hill County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2019
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making processes to inform instructional strategies and improve overall student achievement levels in the classroom.
  • Boosted parent-teacher collaboration by maintaining open lines of communication and conducting regular meetings to discuss student progress.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities within the classroom.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and encouraging respectful behavior among students.
  • Streamlined lesson planning processes with a focus on efficiency and alignment with state standards.
  • Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
  • Met with students, parents and administrators to address and resolve students' behavioral and academic issues.

Coach

Ben Hill County Schools
01.2003 - 01.2019

Community Coach

Varsity Baseball / Football - 4 years ( 2003 - 2006 )


Official Coach

Varsity / Middle School (Assisted )

Baseball / Football - 9 years ( 2010 - 2019 )


Education

Bachelor In Interrelated Special Education - Special Education

Georgia South Western College
Americus
05.2010

Skills

  • Time management expertise
  • Exceptional communication
  • Document preparation
  • Interpersonal relation
  • Customer service
  • Schedule & calendar planning
  • File organization
  • Phone etiquette
  • Task delegation
  • Quality control
  • Scheduling

Timeline

Assistant to the President and CEO

Toppshelf Sports LLC
10.2024 - Current

Head of Sales

Grizzly Trailers
06.2020 - 10.2024

Mathematics Co-Teacher

Ben Hill County Schools
08.2010 - 05.2019

Hitting /!Defense Instructor Evaluator

Florida State University Baseball
06.2010 - 10.2021

Coach

Ben Hill County Schools
01.2003 - 01.2019

Bachelor In Interrelated Special Education - Special Education

Georgia South Western College
James ( Jeremy) Hardin