Kevin Whalen
Durham,NC
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in program leadership and team management, honed at Triangle United Soccer Association and Great Harvest Bread Co. Excelled in fostering team unity and optimizing operations, achieving significant efficiency improvements. Skilled in motivational leadership and implementing robust quality control, markedly enhancing productivity and product quality.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel Soccer Coach
Triangle United Soccer Association
06.2021 - Current
- Fostered a safe, positive environment for players to grow both athletically and personally through mentoring efforts.
- Promoted love of game by assisting players with understanding positioning, play techniques, and teamwork strategies.
- Adopted soccer strategies and tactics to maximize team potential.
- Maintained player safety through careful practice and game supervision.
- Engaged parents, players and staff to maintain open, constructive communications.
- Built positive, productive training environments fostering team unity and camaraderie.
- Coached 3 teams a year
Camp Counselor
UNC Chapel Hill
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Lead and managed 10-20 campers per week
Volunteer
Bullcity Futsal
06.2018 - 01.2024
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Helped run sessions with 10-20 kids
MTO Lead
Great Harvest Bread Co.
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Implemented standardized work procedures, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Managed the development and implementation of standard work documents, ensuring consistency in operations while maximizing efficiency.
- Analyzed existing processes to identify opportunities for optimization, recommending changes that led to significant cost savings and improved performance.
- Trained staff on Lean methodologies, empowering employees to identify and address inefficiencies proactively.
- Streamlined manufacturing processes, significantly reducing waste and enhancing overall productivity.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing robust quality control mechanisms, leading to fewer customer complaints.
- Managed and maintained 3 stations a day
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC05.2026
Skills
- Program Leadership
- Team Management
- Motivational leadership style
- Motivational Abilities
- Parent Communication
- Team Bonding
- Strategic Thinking
Timeline
Camp Counselor
UNC Chapel Hill
06.2022 - 08.2024
MTO Lead
Great Harvest Bread Co.
03.2022 - 04.2023
Travel Soccer Coach
Triangle United Soccer Association
06.2021 - Current
Volunteer
Bullcity Futsal
06.2018 - 01.2024
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Durham Technical Community College
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