John Skirvin
Barry,IL
Summary
Enthused individual demonstrating bold vision, attention to detail and dynamic interpersonal talents. Prior collegiate athlete that knows what it takes to excel as a student athlete. Extremely Engaged with a background coordinating student eligibility, recruiting coaches and setting up transportation to sporting events. Exemplary talents in preparing the annual budget for the athletic program and ensuring that coaches adhere to all regulations, policies and laws. Offering exemplary written and verbal communication, time management and collaboration skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Western CUSD 12
07.2023 - Current
- Successfully oversee 19 sports
- Successfully planed and executed WYRA youth league for both basketball and volleyball netting the school $133,000 and cutting $24,000 in expenses from the program.
- WYRA funds all of the sports teams fundraising for the year as each player for each sport receives $167.
- Ordered equipment for all sports and kept meticulous records on athletic equipment inventory.
- Monitored budget and expenditures, keeping facility within budget.
- Developed comprehensive emergency preparedness plans for athletic facilities, prioritizing safety during all events and practices.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals.
- Mentored coaches on best practices in leadership, communication, and sportsmanship to enhance their skills and impact on athletes.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
- Promoted academic excellence among student-athletes by establishing tutoring programs specifically tailored to their demanding schedules.
- Cultivated strong relationships with customers to build loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with other school departments to build interdisciplinary programs that promoted overall student wellness.
- Raised team performance levels by providing ongoing coaching, training, and motivation to athletes.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
- Improved athlete retention rate by fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
- Enhanced athletic programs by developing strategic plans and implementing effective policies.
- Negotiated equipment contracts, resulting in cost savings for the athletic department without compromising quality.
Director of Operations
Western CUSD 12
03.2020 - Current
- Successfully found cost savings of $46,000 for the organization through position control and $20,000 a year in transportation contracts.
- Delivered exceptional customer experiences by implementing strategies focused on meeting evolving needs and expectations.
- Mitigated risks by developing comprehensive contingency plans that ensured business continuity during unforeseen events or challenges.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
- Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance operational performance and achieve targets.
- Established and monitored quality assurance standards to achieve operational excellence.
- Negotiated with vendors, suppliers and other stakeholders to acquire mutually beneficial contracts and agreement.
- Established strong partnerships with vendors, suppliers, and key stakeholders to improve collaboration and ensure alignment with business requirements.
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Analyzed customer feedback and identified areas for improvement to drive business success.
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Director of Logistics
Interstate Battery
04.2009 - 03.2020
- national recognition for sales and accounts for 5 consecutive years.
- Conducted audits to improve office logistics practices and procedures.
- Reviewed and negotiated contracts with carriers to optimize shipping costs.
- Delivered logistic support to leverage existing resources with cost-effective savings.
- Streamlined logistics processes by implementing innovative strategies, significantly reducing operational costs.
- Trained new staff on job duties, company policies, and safety procedures for rapid onboarding.
- Supervised logistics functions and operations.
- Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
- Analyzed procurement requests to identify service providers' information with performance, quality, and prices to determine transaction requirements.
- Maintained established levels of goods based on sales forecasts and demand to fulfill orders on time.
- Detected and enforced improvement opportunities in supply chain.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Quincy University
Quincy, IL05.2007
Associate of Arts - Business Management
John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL05.2005
Skills
Facility Management
Team Leadership
Coach orientation
Fundraising expertise
Alumni engagement
Student-Athlete Welfare
Coaching and Mentoring
Sports Marketing
Media Relations
Performance Analysis
Budget Management
Injury Prevention
Creative vision
Timeline
Athletic Director
Western CUSD 12
07.2023 - Current
Director of Operations
Western CUSD 12
03.2020 - Current
Director of Logistics
Interstate Battery
04.2009 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Quincy University
Associate of Arts - Business Management
John Wood Community College
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