MACAULEY GAUNT
Buena Vista,United States
Summary
As a versatile and results-driven business professional and Soccer Coach, I possess a comprehensive skill set that encompasses start-up business development, marketing strategies, social media marketing, and sales expertise. In addition to my soccer strategy skills, talent identification know-how and team building expertise. With a master's degree in management and marketing as well as various coaching qualifications from prestigious governing bodies, I continuously strive for excellence. My diverse experience and commitment to excellence make me an invaluable asset to any organization seeking innovation and growth, whether in a business or soccer capacity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Club Soccer Coach and Academic Success Coach
Virginia Military Institute
09.2021 - Current
- Developing the team through training sessions, games, and recruitment.
- Management of budget allocated for travel, equipment, match day preparations, etc.
- Day-to-day administrative duties involved for VMI students for the operation of the soccer team.
- Coordinated team travel logistics, including transportation, lodging, meals, and itineraries for a seamless experience during away games or tournaments.
- Coach 25-30 students to achieve their academic requirements for NCAA athletic eligibility.
Certified Professional Football Scout
Professional Football Scouting Association
01.2019 - Current
- Attend assigned matches and write scouting reports on individual players.
- Recruit individuals as assigned using performance metrics.
- Enhanced scouting experience by staying updated with recent developments in the organization, participating in professional development trainings, and incorporating new ideas into troop activities.
- Identify potential players for professional clubs.
Marketing Strategist
Corpus Legal Services
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Strategy making, Social media content creation, direct and indirect forms of marketing, scanning and analysis of the market environment to provide growth for the business ultimately crowding out competitors by increasing revenue then profit year-on-year.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
- Implemented data-driven tactics for effective email marketing campaigns that led to increased open rates and conversions.
Assistant Coach Rugby and Soccer
Southern Virginia University
01.2020 - 09.2021
- Helped the head coach with training sessions, motivation, match day preparation, game day operations and travel arrangements.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Strengthened athletic abilities with customized workouts focusing on specific skill development relevant for each sport discipline.
Director of Marketing and Development
Gaunt Property Services
05.2017 - 12.2019
- Oversaw strategic business decision-making to develop, enhance and enforce the business mission statement.
- Revitalized the business plans and realigned the company's objectives to increase the overall effectiveness and profitability of the family-owned business.
- Using marketing knowledge and skills to increase the company's brand and name in the local area.
- Led team of marketing professionals, offering mentoring and coaching to build knowledge and skills.
Director of Football (Soccer)
Clee Cosmos
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Ran a local Men's and Women's Football (Soccer) travel team.
- Oversaw budgeting, recruiting, travel arrangements (when necessary) and team organization.
- Wrote match reports and summaries for releases on social media platforms.
- Would coach the First Team in training sessions regularly as well as delegate training sessions to my Assistant Coaches.
- With-in this period we achieved league titles and various other cup wins.
Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Worked for an international organized charity (the church) to grow in membership by teaching individuals and families.
- Assisted the mission president in the day-to-day running of the assigned mission area and volunteer missionaries.
- Oversaw training and orientation of individual missionaries from more than a dozen different countries.
- Coached individual missionaries on planning, teaching, goal setting and communications skills.
- Counseled those with limitations or homesickness.
- Strengthened community relations by organizing and participating in outreach programs.
Education
Master of Science - Management And Marketing
University of Lincoln
Lincoln England 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Marketing
University of Hull
Hull, England10.2019
Coaching Level 1 -
Football Association
Coaching Level 2 -
Football Association
Grassroots License -
US Soccer
D License -
US Soccer
C License -
US Soccer
Talent Identification Level 1 -
PFSA
Talent Identification Level 2 -
PFSA
Opposition Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Technical Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Performance Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Data Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Skills
- Adaptability
- Creativity
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Recruitment
- Coaching
- Communication
- Social Media Marketing
- Data Analysis
- Conflict Resolution
- Game rules
- Stress Tolerance
References
References available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Watching and Going to Soccer games.
- I am a pizza Connoisseur.
- Harry Potter Fanatic.
- Currently writing a children's book.
- Card Game expert
Timeline
Head Club Soccer Coach and Academic Success Coach
Virginia Military Institute
09.2021 - Current
Marketing Strategist
Corpus Legal Services
05.2020 - 12.2022
Assistant Coach Rugby and Soccer
Southern Virginia University
01.2020 - 09.2021
Certified Professional Football Scout
Professional Football Scouting Association
01.2019 - Current
Director of Marketing and Development
Gaunt Property Services
05.2017 - 12.2019
Director of Football (Soccer)
Clee Cosmos
02.2016 - 12.2019
Missionary
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
02.2014 - 02.2016
Master of Science - Management And Marketing
University of Lincoln
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management And Marketing
University of Hull
Coaching Level 1 -
Football Association
Coaching Level 2 -
Football Association
Grassroots License -
US Soccer
D License -
US Soccer
C License -
US Soccer
Talent Identification Level 1 -
PFSA
Talent Identification Level 2 -
PFSA
Opposition Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Technical Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Performance Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
Data Analysis Level 1 -
PFSA
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