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Asante Gist

Orange,NJ

Summary

Enthusiastic professional committed to creating fun, insightful activities. Offering several-years background in coaching children, educating others on game fundamentals and encouraging success through patience, hard work and basketball skills. Proficient at coordinating logistics, managing vendor relationships, multiple teams and artist, and ensuring customer/client satisfaction. Committed to creating seamless experiences that leave lasting impressions on clients while maintaining operational excellence and fostering strong partnerships.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Youth basketball coach /Assistant Facility Manager

East orange Recreational Center
East Orange, NJ
05.2025 - Current
  • Designed engaging practice plans for youth basketball players.
  • Instructed players on fundamental basketball skills and techniques.
  • Organized and supervised team practices and drills at the recreational center.
  • Coordinate and oversee multiple team activities and practice schedules

• Work with individual team members to develop and update personalized training and conditioning plans

• Ensure the team is fully prepared for each game

Tour manager for “Jaheim”

118th Street Management
West Orange, NJ
05.2024 - 04.2025
  • Coordinated tour logistics and schedules for artists and venues.
  • Managed on-site operations during events to ensure seamless experiences.

  • Oversaw all logistical aspects of artist performances, ensuring
  • smooth operations and high-quality experiences.
  • Coordinated travel, accommodations, and transportation for touring members, optimizing schedules for efficiency.
  • Communicated effectively and closely with artists, venues and local promoters to ensure successful event execution.
  • Maintained detailed weekly reports and accounting for each event, enhancing financial oversight.
  • Acted as the primary point of contact for artists during publicity and promotional events.
  • Trained and supervised the touring merchandise sales manager, improving sales performance.
  • Managed sound and production logistics across 50+ venues,
  • adapting to dynamic environments.

Road Manager for “MarJakim”

118th Street Management
West Orange, NJ
01.2024 - 03.2024
  • Coordinated logistics for tours and events across various locations.
  • Managed schedules and timelines to ensure timely arrival and setup.
  • Communicated with artists and vendors to confirm event details.
  • Executed and enforced performance contracts with precision, ensuring all obligations were met.
  • Tracked on-road finances, maintaining budgetary control and transparency.
  • Provided basic technical support for instruments, enhancing performance quality.
  • Led stage and production activities, ensuring timely and efficient setups.
  • Developed driving schedules to ensure artist safety and minimize fatigue during tour.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Iona College
New Rochelle, NY
09.2019 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Practice planning
  • Event coordination
  • Team supervision and leadership
  • Logistics management
  • Financial management
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Leadership and adaptability
  • Overseeing daily operations
  • Customer service
  • Strategic planning and vision skills

Accomplishments

  • 4 time tournament of champions recipient
  • Professional G-league basketball player

Timeline

Youth basketball coach /Assistant Facility Manager

East orange Recreational Center
05.2025 - Current

Tour manager for “Jaheim”

118th Street Management
05.2024 - 04.2025

Road Manager for “MarJakim”

118th Street Management
01.2024 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Iona College
09.2019 - 06.2021
Asante Gist