Jordan J. Whitening
5262 Kelleys Mill Circle,Stone Mountain, GA
Summary
Seeking a challenging role as a sports analyst/commentator, media relations specialist, communications specialist, sports agent, or Head Coach of a men's Division 1 or 11 basketball team. Dedicated to directing and coaching a university's men's basketball program to achieve success. Exceptional skills in effective communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and analytical organizational abilities to drive positive outcomes. Recognized for strong analytical communication skills and steadfast commitment to achieving operational management goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manager, UGA Women's Basketball Team
The University of Georgia
09.2024 - Current
- Perform traditional managerial duties including facilitating and organizing the daily operations of the team
- Practice setup; assist with drills, warm-ups on and off the court; helping with the clock, drills, hydration, gear, equipment, laundry, locker room
- Assist with travel preparations for games
- Coordinates travel, hotels, meals, uniforms, and laundry
- Assist with video of practice and games, as well as practice statistics
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Coordinates, communicates, instructs, coaches, motivates and works with coaches and players
- Demonstrate success in building a competitive program.
- Possess a valid State of Georgia Driver License
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Camp Instructor/Facilitator/Director of Operations
Point Guard Camp (PGC) Basketball Organization
05.2023 - Current
- Provide mentorship and positive role modeling to players on and off the court across the country
- Oversee a group of 20 players or more on-court and provide timely feedback, reminders and encouragement
- Assist with demonstrations of PGC concepts and habits on-court
- Provide supervision in the dorms and assist with other off-court duties
- Create a strong connection with players on and off the court, including during meals
- Stay on campus for the duration of the session with staff and athletes for all overnight camps
- Monitored camper's behavior during activities, effectively handling discipline situations and encouraging positive behavior.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Ensured camper safety by vigilantly supervising activities and adhering to established protocols.
- Communicated with parents, staff and teachers regarding children or program issues.
- Implemented effective time management strategies to ensure efficient use of resources during sessions.
Marketing and Street Team
Overtime Elite, LLC
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Handling, scanning, and processing packages
- Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Exceeded performance expectations during peak seasons, managing high volumes of shipments without compromising on quality or timeliness.
- Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct location.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Redan High School
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted Head Coach with daily basketball practices
- Led daily basketball practices as needed
- Worked with varsity and junior varsity basketball players worked on improving ball handling, defensive slides, pivoting, tornado shooting, one-on-one zing zag, shell offensive and defensive skills
- Supported student-athletes in their academic endeavors by emphasizing the importance of balancing academics with athletics.
- Assisted head coach in strategizing game plans for successful outcomes in competitive matches.
College Basketball Player
Georgia Southwestern State University
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Exhibited excellent sportsmanship during games, fostering a positive environment for both teams involved.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities guiding fellow players towards achieving common goals.
- Served as a mentor for younger players on the team, providing guidance based on personal experience and expertise.
- Increased mental toughness by overcoming challenges faced during high-pressure games and situations.
- Contributed to a successful season by maintaining strong communication with coaches and teammates.
- Collaborated effectively with athletic trainers to prevent injury through proper stretching techniques and recovery methods.
- Improved physical conditioning through dedicated strength and conditioning training, increasing overall athleticism and stamina.
- Participated in community outreach events as a college athlete representative, supporting local educational initiatives and promoting healthy lifestyles among youth.
- Actively participated in recruitment efforts for prospective athletes by sharing personal experiences as a college basketball player.
- Achieved recognition for excellence in sportsmanship, teamwork, and overall performance through various awards and accolades during college basketball career.
- Maintained academic excellence while balancing the demands of being a student-athlete, showcasing strong time management skills.
Guest Services and Ticketing Cashier
Stone Mountain Park
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided customer service to park guests, ticket sales and managed guest traffic for crowd control
- Confidently and comfortably engaged customers to deliver an elevated experience
- Motivated to achieve great results from interacting with customers
- Initiated completion of tasks and activities without supervision
- Controlled traffic flow throughout the exhibit
- Ensured high levels of customer satisfaction by being knowledgeable on all products offered
Retail, Attraction, and Guest Services Ambassador
The World of Coca-Cola
05.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided extraordinary customer service, sold attraction tickets and ticket verification, troubleshooting
- Provided exceptional attention to each guest by sharing key messages
- Provided customer service skills and enjoyed speaking in-group settings and engaged frequently with guest
- Conducted 3-5 minute presentations in regards to product knowledge, fun facts, and exhibit information
- Engaged guests in conversation and managed the traffic flow and crowd control throughout the exhibit
- Created excitement among groups by adding professional humor and shared stories, to enhance the overall level of group engagement
Spring Volunteer Internship
WALB-TV 10, Gray Television
02.2022 - 04.2022
- Worked and shadowed news anchors - primary responsibility - to educate the public about national, world, and local events
- Interpret and present news stories so that viewers or listeners can better understand
- Interacted and worked with producers and reporters while on the air
- Conducted live interviews with experts who could provide additional information or opinions
- Shadowed producers in the control room
- Functioned as a field producer, anchor and reporter; served as mentors
- Shadowed various team members within the newsroom
- Investigated stories
- Learned how to operate camera equipment, set-up live shots
- Gathered, verified, and analyzed data from sources
- Organized material and wrote news reports
- Reported breaking news as it unfolded
- Produced news shows, including coordinated, reported, and assisted as needed in the newsroom
Junior Publicist Intern
B the Buzz PR
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Worked with high profile customers creating and designing layouts of promotional flyers, brochures, and business materials for usage of the clients to promote events, activities and initiative
Marketing and Communications Intern
Georgia Southwestern State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Coordinated and organized marketing and communication strategies, planned events for social media team and photo images to promote Georgia Southwestern State University
- Environmental beautification, promoted and marketed event flyers, photo images, researched, completed press release and videos
- Provided exemplary guest service to all internal and external guests
Education
Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Georgia
Athens 08.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Emerging Media, Sports Journalism, Leadership
Georgia Southwestern State University
Americus, GA 08.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Redan High School
Stone Mountain, GA05.2019
Skills
- Skilled in coaching, directing, and training of collegiate student athletes
- Team leadership, time management and customer services
- Skilled in the analysis of problems and development and implementation of solutions
- Coaching, mentoring and decision-making
- Partnership development
- Managing operations and efficiency
- Team development
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking, effective communication
- Experience in NCAA and intercollegiate sports
- Experience and knowledge of basketball,
- Knowledge of college-level rules, regulations and management principles
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent computer skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex problem-solving and strategic planning
- Policy implementation and procedure development
- Recruiting, negotiation, and interviewing
- Team communication
- Youth mentering
Accomplishments
- Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll Award, 05/23
- Outstanding Leadership Award, 04/23
- Jimmy Carter Leadership Scholarship Award, 04/23
- Dean’s List, 05/23
- Excellence in Communication and Emerging Media Award, 04/22
- National Society of Leadership and Success Membership, 01/24/20
- Men's Basketball, 4 years
- Men's Cross Country, 1 year
- President Jimmy Carter Leadership Program (PJCLP), 4 years
- GSW Marshals, 3 years
- African American Male Initiative (AAMI), 4 years
- 3x Men's Basketball Scholar Athlete Award Winner
- 1x Men's Cross Country Scholar Athlete Award Winner
- 2022-23 Outstanding Leadership Student Engagement and Success Award
- 2021-22 Peach Belt Conference Men's Basketball Team of Academic Distinction
- 2021-22 Peach Belt Conference Presidential Honor Roll
- 2021-22 Excellence in Communication and Emerging Media Award
- Graduated in 4 years with a 3.32 GPA
Speaking Engagements
- Hosted Podcast at the University of Georgia - Grady News Source Election Night, 11/05/24
- Guest Speaker – Redan High School, Stn. Mtn., GA - National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 04/09/24
- Guest Speaker – Shiloh Middle School, Snellville, GA - College and Career Day, 03/29/24
- Guest Speaker - Georgia State Capital for the Board of Regents’ Meeting, 09/08/23
- Guest Speaker – Redan High School National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 04/10/24
Timeline
Manager, UGA Women's Basketball Team
The University of Georgia
09.2024 - Current
Package Handler
FedEx
11.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing and Street Team
Overtime Elite, LLC
10.2023 - 12.2024
Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication
University of Georgia
08.2023 - 05.2025
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Redan High School
06.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Instructor/Facilitator/Director of Operations
Point Guard Camp (PGC) Basketball Organization
05.2023 - Current
Retail, Attraction, and Guest Services Ambassador
The World of Coca-Cola
05.2022 - 07.2022
Guest Services and Ticketing Cashier
Stone Mountain Park
05.2022 - 07.2022
Spring Volunteer Internship
WALB-TV 10, Gray Television
02.2022 - 04.2022
Junior Publicist Intern
B the Buzz PR
06.2021 - 08.2021
Marketing and Communications Intern
Georgia Southwestern State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications and Emerging Media, Sports Journalism, Leadership
Georgia Southwestern State University
08.2019 - 05.2023
College Basketball Player
Georgia Southwestern State University
08.2019 - 05.2023
High School Diploma -
Redan High School
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