Kevin Agee
Owner/CEO
Chino Hills,CA
Summary
Talented owner with excellent leadership, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than fifteen years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in an organization. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams, displaying effective communication, and managing personalities to get the most from each individual.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/CEO
Graded Gallery
, CA
02.2021 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Maintained up-to-date administrative records to monitor operational conditions.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency and high-quality standards across industry operations.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
- Developed social media strategy templates for Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Writer/Director/Producer/Actor
BurntMatchBetty Productions
, CA, IL
04.2008 - 10.2022
- Hired and directed teams to achieve daily and long-term operations and business goals.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Developed impactful and strategic partnerships with clients to drive business development.
- Established performance goals for each department and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Created annual budget and developed comprehensive plan to accomplish company objectives while staying within budget.
- Assisted with creation of marketing strategy and advertising initiatives used to promote company to community members.
- Leveraged marketplace trends to create solutions and refine business strategies.
- Determined ideal film locations, attained permits and planned shots to achieve intended results.
- Directed work of lighting and sound crews to coordinate efficient production operations.
- Developed processes and procedures for studio and location productions.
- Evaluated scripts to identify creative strategies and resource needs for effective production.
- Work within Screen Actors Guild union guidelines to maintain proper working conditions and standards.
- Award-winning director and screenplay writer for various films.
Head Basketball Recruiting Specialist
National Collegiate Scouting Association
, IL
11.2005 - 04.2008
- Tracked candidates and pushed for feedback on statistics and other variables.
- Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
- Supported management in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
- Tracked key dates and deadlines and maintained specific personnel lists.
- Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Supported basketball program by preparing worksheets, and communication materials.
- Verified applicant references while communicating with coaching staffs regarding athlete's overall abilities.
- Developed and deepened relationships with hundreds of college basketball coaches by assessing talent pool, and delivering student-athletes that fit specific needs.
- Established reputation among college basketball coaches for possessing extensive candidate network and successful placement of student-athletes.
- Evaluated thousands of potential college athletes on film and created highlight reels to send to college coaches.
- Effectively responded to hundreds of emails per day during season from student-athletes, families, coaching staffs, and other basketball personnel.
- Increased scholarship opportunities by 35%.
- Served as a liaison between prospective student-athletes, their families, and college coaches throughout the recruiting process.
Football Academic Intern
University Of Kentucky
, KY
06.2005 - 09.2005
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
- Analyzed problems, identified solutions and made decisions.
- Worked on projects using knowledge gained in classes to put together recommendations for issues.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets and reports.
- Collaborated in professional team to solve workflow issues.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Built rapport with athletes to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth.
- Upheld office schedule and calendar to coordinate workflow and meetings.
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
, KY
08.2004 - 05.2005
- Analyzed acquired information and presented to professors.
- Oversaw W.I.N. program for at-risk student-athletes.
- Assisted program director with data collection for potential academic at-risk student-athletes.
- Directed students in performing and completing assigned tasks.
- Supported department members with administrative, research and academic assistance.
- Completed administrative and research duties per professor request.
- Oversaw groups of over fifty students and assisted with academic projects.
- Liaised between faculty and students to answer questions and optimize faculty time.
- Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation to promote quicker rollout and delivery.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Served as a liaison between at-risk student-athletes, faculty, and program director.
Education
Master of Science - Physical Education/Sports Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2003
Skills
- Integrity and Transparency
- Leadership Skills
- Strong Work Ethic
- Emotional Intelligence
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Industry Expertise
- Innovative and Visionary
- People and Culture
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Thrive Under Pressure
Timeline
Owner/CEO
Graded Gallery
02.2021 - Current
Writer/Director/Producer/Actor
BurntMatchBetty Productions
04.2008 - 10.2022
Head Basketball Recruiting Specialist
National Collegiate Scouting Association
11.2005 - 04.2008
Football Academic Intern
University Of Kentucky
06.2005 - 09.2005
Graduate Assistant
Eastern Kentucky University
08.2004 - 05.2005
Master of Science - Physical Education/Sports Administration
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Eastern Kentucky University