Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience & Awards
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JD Shaw

Branford,CT

Summary

Versatile professional with an extensive background in sports, community and team building. Passionate and reliable worker with several years of experience immersed in basketball and communications. A strong believer in supporting a positive culture and achieving overall success.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Player Development Assistant

Sioux Falls Skyforce
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Assisted and ran on-court drills to develop players
  • Supported coaching staff during games and meetings
  • Managed day-to-day housing operations for players
  • Oversaw team catering for game and event days
  • Assisted with equipment and laundry needs
  • Transported players and staff as needed
  • Worked closely with players, staff and Miami Heat personnel for variety of services throughout year

Operations & Scouting Associate

Team Entertainment
12.2022 - Current
  • Assist in the day-to-day operations of managing client programs, including creation of pre-draft profiles and distribution to teams
  • Seek feedback from teams about prospective and existing clients
  • Communicate with RealGM to keep agency page updated
  • Work with teams and contacts around league on miscellaneous client items, including client paperwork, travel and logistics
  • Handle media requests and distribute story ideas as needed
  • Keep a pulse on sports and entertainment news within league

Basketball Trainer

Branford High School
Branford, CT
03.2020 - Current
  • Voluntarily help players develop skills and improve performance
  • Create detailed offseason plans catered to help each player, plus research professional drills to maximize their potential
  • Communicate with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events
  • Training sessions conducted under the guidance of Jake Palluzzi, who served as Branford's varsity coach for 30 years
  • Log real-time, detailed game notes and evaluations for film
  • Break down film on Hudl with key players during season

NBA Reporter

Hoops Rumors
Chicago, IL
10.2018 - 10.2022
  • Conduct daily interviews with players, coaches and agents
  • Frequently publish articles on content around the NBA
  • Evaluate talent, the CBA, league rules, rosters, rankings, statistics, tendencies and film to accurately analyze the sport
  • Disseminate information from league and team press releases
  • Leveraged strong relationships with executives, agents and players to generate insight about different facets of the game
  • Travel to various events, including the Las Vegas Summer League, Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and showcases
  • Assist with data entry and other sports, including MLB

Sports Director

Soundview Family YMCA
Branford, CT
06.2016 - 06.2021
  • Promoted and demonstrated four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
  • Communicated, organized and developed lesson plans for hundreds of children in various age groups
  • Taught inclusive, fun and creative games while enforcing high level of safety standards
  • Organized annual all-camp events
  • Developed and strengthened professional relationships with parents and staff

Education

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12.2023

High School Diploma -

Branford High School
Branford, CT
06.2017

Skills

  • Organization
  • Communication
  • Work ethic
  • Time management
  • Collaboration
  • Training & development
  • NBA knowledge
  • Basketball philosophy & statistics

Certification

  • Trained in Wordpress and Microsoft Office
  • NBA Media Central credentialed
  • First Aid, CPR and EpiPen trained

Volunteer Experience & Awards

  • Soundview Family YMCA summer camp (2013-15; nearly 1,200 hours)
  • Soundview Family YMCA Thanksgiving Run Walk (2010-2022)
  • Connecticut Special Olympics (2015-16)
  • Youth basketball coach (2016-22)
  • Branford Festival Rotary tent (2010-22)
  • 2015 Central Connecticut Coast YMCA Volunteer of the Year Award
  • 2017 Branford High School Senior Basketball Award

Timeline

Player Development Assistant

Sioux Falls Skyforce
09.2023 - 04.2024

Operations & Scouting Associate

Team Entertainment
12.2022 - Current

Basketball Trainer

Branford High School
03.2020 - Current

NBA Reporter

Hoops Rumors
10.2018 - 10.2022

Sports Director

Soundview Family YMCA
06.2016 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Science - Communications

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Branford High School

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