JOHN GALVIN
Buffalo
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record with the University at Buffalo men’s basketball team, enhancing team performance and player development. Excelled in utilizing Sports Code and leadership to significantly contribute to the skill growth of top athletes. Demonstrates exceptional organizational and analytical abilities, driving efficient operations and strategic game preparations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Recreation Attendant, Driving Range Picker, Golf Course Maintenance
Town of Tonawanda Youth Parks and Recreation Department
Tonawanda
06.2018 - Current
- Strengthened administrative skills by resolving conflicts between children.
- Coordinated activities and events for children at park Monday-Friday.
- Expanded leadership skills by supervising an average of 20 children daily.
- Obtained organization and time-management skills by devising a plan to retrieve and wash all golf balls at driving range.
- Completed CPR and First-Aid Training as a requirement.
- Acquired managerial skills by preparing reports to be reviewed at weekly staff meetings.
Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Buffalo
06.2022 - 05.2024
- Arranged and participated in daily coaching staff meetings.
- Prepared and broke down practice, game, and opponent scout film.
- Organized and conducted on-court workouts with guards and forwards.
- Played a pivotal role in the skill development of former 2021-2022 1st team All-MAC selection and current Houston Rockets Shooting Guard Jeenathan Williams, as well as 2022-2023 3rd team All-MAC selection and current Iowa State Shooting Guard Curtis Jones.
- Assisted with daily basketball operations such as meal orders and deliveries, travel plans, and student-athlete class schedules.
Men's Basketball Head Student Manager
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
Buffalo
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Enhanced organization and time management skills by setting up all equipment to ensure practice is run efficiently.
- Developed teamwork skills by working on tasks directly with coaches, players, and other managers.
- Displayed problem-solving and critical thinking skills by anticipating needs of coaches and players and resolving any logistical conflicts during practices and games.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
05.2022
Skills
- MICROSOFT WORD
- POWERPOINT
- EXCEL
- ACCESS
- SPORTS CODE
- HUDL
- SYNERGY SPORTS
- JUST PLAY SPORTS SOLUTIONS
- ADOBE PHOTOSHOP
Activities
- BULLS WAY OF LIFE COMMUNITY SERVICE
- MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF COLLEGIATE SCHOLARS
- UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO DEAN'S LIST 2019-2022
Timeline
Men's Basketball Graduate Assistant
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
06.2022 - 05.2024
Men's Basketball Head Student Manager
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT
09.2019 - 05.2022
Recreation Attendant, Driving Range Picker, Golf Course Maintenance
Town of Tonawanda Youth Parks and Recreation Department
06.2018 - Current
Master of Science - Finance
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK