Matthew Gillaspie
Davenport
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic thinker with a proven track record at Davenport Community School District, enhancing team performance and player development through innovative coaching techniques and effective practice organization. Excelled in verbal communication and multitasking, significantly improving game preparation and player evaluation. Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills, fostering strong relationships and achieving superior service standards across roles.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Defensive Line Coach
Davenport Community School District
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Coordinated position group meetings focused on skill development and mental preparation for upcoming games.
- Ensured a safe practice environment by monitoring equipment conditions and adhering to established safety protocols.
- Improved team defensive performance by implementing new strategies and techniques during practice sessions.
- Enhanced player development through personalized coaching sessions, focusing on individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Maximized player potential by teaching advanced techniques such as hand placement, leverage tactics, and proper footwork.
- Provided critical feedback during film study sessions, highlighting areas of improvement for individual players while reinforcing successful techniques.
Pickup and Delivery Driver
R&L Carriers
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted customers with loading or unloading items when necessary, demonstrating a commitment to superior service.
- Resolved customer concerns promptly, fostering strong relationships with repeat clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service through professional communication and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained vehicle safety and cleanliness, ensuring a positive representation of the company.
- Developed relationships with local businesses to promote efficient package exchanges between drivers and staff members.
Motor Transport Operator
Department Of Defence
12.2017 - 06.2021
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Team Leader
Hibbet Sports
08.2014 - 12.2017
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Spearheaded a team of associates in conducting seasonal inventory counts, ensuring accurate record-keeping for financial reporting purposes.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable advice on sporting goods products and their uses.
- Conducted regular analyses of sales data to identify best-selling products, aligning inventory levels accordingly for optimal revenue generation.
- Contributed to inventory management by accurately tracking stock levels and submitting timely replenishment orders.
Restaurant Busser
Rick and Dan Riefe
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring tables were cleared and cleaned promptly after guests left.
- Maintained a clean and safe dining environment by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, and keeping walkways clear of debris.
- Assisted servers in managing their sections effectively, providing timely water refills and bread service.
Education
No Degree - Commercial Drivers License's School
Troops Into Transportation
Killeen, TX02-2021
High School Diploma -
Davenport North High School
Davenport, IA06-2017
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Practice organization
- Player evaluation
- Film analysis
- Hydration strategies
- Conditioning programs
- Game planning
- Game preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Forklift Certification
- IOWA Commerical Driver's License
- IOWA State coaching License, Kirkwood Community college
Timeline
Defensive Line Coach
Davenport Community School District
04.2022 - 11.2024
Pickup and Delivery Driver
R&L Carriers
07.2021 - 06.2024
Motor Transport Operator
Department Of Defence
12.2017 - 06.2021
Team Leader
Hibbet Sports
08.2014 - 12.2017
Restaurant Busser
Rick and Dan Riefe
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Forklift Certification
- IOWA Commerical Driver's License
- IOWA State coaching License, Kirkwood Community college
No Degree - Commercial Drivers License's School
Troops Into Transportation
High School Diploma -
Davenport North High School
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