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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
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
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
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
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, KS
08.2022

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
Kenneth (Kenny) Gifford