Kenneth (Kenny) Gifford
1321 N. Armstrong, Derby,KS
Summary
Highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate passionate about using data to improve business performance and customer experience, and skilled at leveraging data to develop actionable solutions. I have a major in Sport Management and a minor in Communication from Wichita State University. With my previous internships in the sports realm, I worked quite often with data, and worked efficiently on my own.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Video and Data Analytics Intern
Coastal Plain League
Florence, South Carolina
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Responsible for setting up and starting cameras for Synergy prior to each game.
- Responsible for submitting pitch velocities and game data to TrackMan and Synergy at the conclusion of each game.
- Created pregame scouting reports based off the opposing team's lineup and starting pitcher.
- As players would enter the game, I provided updated scouting information to the coaches.
- Troubleshoot system issues with TrackMan support, addressing any errors.
- Assisted players on skills they could improve on throughout the game.
- Identified key attributes related to Pitching, Hitting, Baserunning, Fielding.
Baseball Data Analytics Intern
Wichita State Baseball
Wichita, Kansas
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Responsible for setting up rosters and tagging information in TrackMan.
- Learned the logistics of TrackMan for practices, scrimmages, and games.
- Brief experience learning the BATS VideoSystem.
- Logged information for the entire game - monitoring the system and making any changes throughout the game, such as roster changes and defensive substitutions.
Part Time Control Room Staff
Wichita Wind Surge Minor League Baseball
Wichita, Kansas
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Operated Ikegami cameras, Mira+ Ross Expression Replay machine, and the play by play camera for home games.
- Shadowed the director for gameday and game video coordination in a Minor League setting.
- Assisted as needed in the control room during home games.
Data Collection Volunteer
City Of Wichita - Wichita Open Golf Tournament
Wichita, Kansas
06.2019 - 06.2019
- Worked with program supervisors to implement changes and better serve target groups.
- Assisted tournament staff by gathering marketing data from tournament attendees.
- Worked in conjunction with Wichita State Sport Management program to increase outreach and service utilization.
- Based on survey and data results, I helped provide a final report, including charts and graphs, to the tournament directors, at the conclusion of the tournament.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sport Management, Minor in Communication
Wichita State University
Wichita, KS08.2022
Skills
- Extreme attention to detail
- Communication and customer service skills
- Data Collection Analysis skills
- Technology skills
- Team player
- Knowledge of multi-media equipment
- Efficient and Organized worker
- Dedicated
- Personable and friendly
- Focused and determined
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks while working under strict deadlines
- Skilled and experienced with the business of college and minor league baseball
References
Nate Brisco - Video Coordinator & Director of Analytics with Wichita State Baseball
- 316-239-9190, N8Brisco@gmail.com
Matthew Riggle - Special Assistant to the Commissioner with Coastal Plain League
- 207-420-6038, matthewr@coastalplain.com
Bob Moulette - General Manager, Wichita Wind Surge
- 209-505-4837, bobm@windsurge.com
Timeline
Video and Data Analytics Intern
Coastal Plain League
05.2022 - 08.2022
Baseball Data Analytics Intern
Wichita State Baseball
01.2022 - 05.2022
Part Time Control Room Staff
Wichita Wind Surge Minor League Baseball
03.2021 - 09.2021
Data Collection Volunteer
City Of Wichita - Wichita Open Golf Tournament
06.2019 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Major in Sport Management, Minor in Communication
Wichita State University