Mackenzie Porter
Joseph,MO
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level coaching position. Ready to help team achieve company immediate and sustainable success!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Marketing Associate
News Press Now
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and engagement.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
- Exceeded sales targets consistently by employing strategic selling techniques and building long-lasting relationships with clients.
- Increased sales by customizing pitches to address specific client needs and concerns.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
Coach
Yellow Jackets North Lacrosse
06.2023 - Current
- Managed 24 Middle School players instructing them in skills and techniques.
- Coached lacrosse clinics for grades 3rd-10th.
- Acted as a role model for young, motivated lacrosse players.
Gave instructions and communicated with both players and parents.
Learned how to effectively work with a team and demonstrate leadership skills. - Learned how to effectively manage school and practice time.
Helped to development a broad range of leadership development through workshops and interactive situations. - Helped athletes to become an all around leader.
Coach
Midwest Top Gun Lacrosse
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Player development of 15 young lacrosse players
- Responsible for teaching the players the basics of lacrosse and enhancing their current skills to prepare them for the next level
- In preparation for games, worked with athletes to condition them to be competitive while performing at the highest level
- Cultivate positive relationship with the student athlete by interacting with during group exercises
- Directed and encouraged middle school athletes while developing leadership and communication skills to strengthen athlete.
- Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
- Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
- Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with players'' families to encourage support and involvement in their athletic growth.
Assistant Coach
Prime, Girls Lacrosse
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Collaborated with head coach to develop and maintain team schedule and practices to enhance preparedness.
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining strong work ethic both on and off field.
- Ensured safety of all athletes during practice sessions by enforcing proper techniques and closely monitoring adherence to safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
Education
Master Of Advanced Study - Forensic Science
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Western State University
Saint Joseph, MO05.2022
Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ05.
Skills
- Sports Fundamentals
- Written Documentation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Building Relationships
- Athlete Safety
- Training Exercises
- Motivational Leadership
- Safety Awareness
- Youth Mentor
- Offensive and Defensive Strategies
- Group Leadership
- Reliable and Responsible
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Strategic Planning
- Communication Abilities
- Performance Improvement
- Agility Drills Expertise
- Practice Planning and Management
- Instructional Course Leadership
Accomplishments
- Golden Griffon Awards Lacrosse Female Athlete of the Year (2023, 2024)
- Golden Griffon Clutch Performance of the Year (2023)
- D2 ADA Academic Achievement Award (2023, 2024)
- IWLCA Academic Honor Roll (2023 & 2024)
- GLVC Defensive Player of the Week (4-3-23)
- GLVC Defensive Player of the Week (3-6-23)
- ALL-GLVC Second Team (2021, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
- ALL-GLVC Academic Honoree (2021, 2023, 2024)
- Coach at Yellow Jackets North, which is the #1 ranked Lacrosse program in the country.
Additional Information
US Lacrosse All American, 2017, 2018 - Under Armour 150, 2015/2016 - American Legion Award Recipient , 2014 - Selected to 2014 & 2015 NYS Empire State Team - NYS Senators Certificate of Merit, 2015 - NYS Senators Certificate of Merit, 2015 - NYS Assembly Certificate of Merit, 2015 - Town of Cortlandt Certificate of Award, 2015 - News 12 Scholar Athlete Award, 2018 - Hendrick Hudson Rotary Club Female Athlete of the Year, 2018 -Broke HHHS Record for Career Saves 882 - NYS Sportswriter All-State First Team, 2018 - LoHud Sports All Decade Team, 2019
Affiliations
Yellow Jackets North Lacrosse
Track & Attack Goalie Training (Owner)
US Lacrosse
Timeline
Executive Marketing Associate
News Press Now
08.2024 - Current
Coach
Yellow Jackets North Lacrosse
06.2023 - Current
Coach
Midwest Top Gun Lacrosse
11.2021 - 11.2022
Assistant Coach
Prime, Girls Lacrosse
06.2019 - 09.2019
Master Of Advanced Study - Forensic Science
Missouri Western State University
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Missouri Western State University
Criminal Justice
Rutgers University
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