Rapheal Dowdye
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Team-oriented Athletic Director proudly offering over 15 years' experience overseeing department's annual budget, recruiting valuable coaches and staff and arranging transportation for athletes. Personable professional experienced in managing student eligibility and ensuring that staff members observe all federal and state rules and regulations. Promoting effective organizational and communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Principal
Taunton Public Schools
Taunton, MA
12.2018 - Current
- Facilitated clear, specific performance targets and evaluate progress of school programs and initiatives; hold parties accountable; and help adjust strategy and approach to achieve goals laid out by the state improvement plan.
- Assist with curriculum development, instructional strategies, and lesson planning, creating an environment conducive to learning
- Reduced student suspensions by almost 70 percent using a variety of methods
- Implemented discipline procedures as stated in the student handbook. Developed innovative strategies, preventative approaches, and restorative plans for students who exhibit at-risk behaviors.
- Assists the principal with developing and managing the school budget, implementation of Human Resources policies and school safety procedures.
- Implementing instruction strategies, including supporting the needs of diverse learners, delivery methods, assessment, and staff development techniques for improvement of instruction.
- Assist in the promotion of positive school climate and culture, staff morale through recognition programs and honoring those who excel
- Assisted in the management of the middle School athletic program resulting in increased student-athlete participation performance.
- Cultivated positive relationships with parents and staff to facilitate school operations and student success.
- Interviewed individuals for athletic department positions, hiring talented professionals offering seasoned skills to organization.
Dean of Students
City On A Hill Charter Public School
New Bedford, MA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Partner with School Leadership, Chief of Schools, other key members of administration to help lead daily operations an urban high school community with 30 staff members and 220 students.
- Design and implement school policies necessary for daily operation and classroom management; including daily observation of teachers.
- Provide staff leadership on best inclusive practices for student with unique learning profiles.
- Maintain systems to monitor progress of student discipline records, including disciplinary infractions and consequences; manage all DESE discipline reports.
- Partner with key members of administration to facilitate difficult conversations with students, families and teachers to support crisis interventions with at-risk students.
- Responsible for curriculum design and student development for the Freshman Academy
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training designs, teaching and instruction or individual the measurements of training affects.
Life Skills Coach / Applied Behavior Analyst
Taunton Public Schools
Taunton, MA
08.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted in the development of Individualized Programs, Progress Reporting/Recommendations based on students’ goals and needs.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents, Student Service Teams, Special Education Team Members and related service providers to assess students’ needs.
- Provided leadership and build a structure of collaborative relationships in the school and community for all students; providing a variety of opportunities to succeed and be productive members of the community.
- Supervised students’ therapies to ensure quality of execution, measure academic success and monitor/analyze behavior trends.
- Develop operationally defined targeted behaviors or educational goals and establish observable and measurable objectives to facilitate the child’s abilities and resources in reaching maximum potential.
Recruiting Coordinator -Linebackers Coach
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, Rhode Island
03.2010 - 04.2014
- Responsibilities include practice and game planning strategies, skill building techniques, Play book Development, Film Break down and player preparations and evaluations
- Recruiting Coordinator - Responsible for maintaining recruiting budget and expenditures.
- Strong understanding of state-wide compliance in education in high-school and higher education.
- NFL Liaison - Collaborated with all NFL teams to create a comprehensive portfolio for potential NFL Prospects.
- Recruiting areas: Maryland, Virginia, South New Jersey, Long Island New York, Georgia
- 2012 Coached Andrew Bose 3rd Team CAA All Conference (Baltimore Ravens)
- 2011 Coached Doug Johnson 3rd Team CAA All Conference
- 2010 Coached Matt Hansen 2nd Team All CAA and Undrafted Free Agent (Atlanta Falcons)
- 2010 Coached Joe Harris Lead the CAA Conference in tackles for Loss (22)
Assistant Head Coach
Northeastern University
Boston, Massachusetts
02.2004 - 03.2010
- Assisted Head Coach with administrative responsibilities such as budgetary planning, community relations, fund-raising, employee hiring and travel arrangements.
- Experience with management budgets up to $5.5 million and supervising staff on various levels.
- Developed strong community engagement programs for students.
- Camp Director of NU Husky Football Clinic
- Coordinate and implemented Defensive Passing Game Plan in a 3-4/4-3 scheme
- Responsible for maintaining recruiting budget and expenditures
- Responsible for Summer Jobs, Summer Housing and Community Service Projects
- Academic Liaison
- Recruiting Areas: Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, New York City, Massachusetts
- 2009 Coached John Griffin 1st Team CAA All Conference Selection
- CAA Leading Rusher Finished the regular season ranked 21st in the Nation
- 2008 Ranked 5thin the CAA in Red Zone Defense
- 2008 Coached Nate Thellen 2nd Team CAA All Conference Selection
- Tied for 1stin CAA with (5) INT’s/ Sports Network Preseason All American (DB)
- 2008 Recruited & Coached Cord Parks, Undrafted Free Agent with the St. Louis Rams
- 2008 Coached Phillip Higgins 3rd team CAA all Conference selection
- Led the CAA in total Tackles/Sports Network Preseason All American (LB)
- 2006 Coached Lamar Gay & Richard Orah were both 2nd Team All Atlantic 10 selections
- 2004 Ranked #1 In the Atlantic 10 in rushing Td’s
- 2004 Coached RB James West (Honorable Mentioned Atlantic 10 Selection)
Running Back Coach
Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
07.2000 - 02.2004
- Developed and implemented successful strategies to improve running back performance in blocking, catching, and ball carrying.
- Analyzed game film to identify weaknesses and strengths of individual players and the team as a whole.
- Collaborated with other coaches on offensive plays that would best utilize running backs' abilities in the given situation.
- Responsible for Recruiting Weekends Social Events
- Recruited areas: West Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, Arkansas, Nebraska, Canada, Junior Colleges.
- 2003 Ranked #1 In IVY league in rushing yards (2,003)
- 2003 Ranked #1 in IVY League in rushing Td’s (19)
- 2003 Coached Nick Hardigan who was Ranked #1 Nationally in rushing yards per game(150) and Rushing yards and 1st Team All Ivy Selection
- 2002 Brent Grinna (FB) and Joe Rackley (RB) were 2nd Team All Conference Selections
- 2001 Ranked #1 In IVY league In pass Defense
- 2001& 2000 Coached two Corner Backs, who were 2nd Team and Honorable Mention All Conference Selections
Education
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Management / Economics
West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV06-1996
Skills
- Athletic Program Management
- Budget management
- Staff Supervision
- Recruitment and Selection
- Event Planning
- Fundraising
- Facilities management
- Public Speaking
- Marketing and promotion
- Leadership/Team Building
- Student Behavior Management
- Motivational and Management Skills
- Modeling and Coaching
- High Impact Presentations
- Staff Development
- Performance Evaluations
- Curriculum Improvements
- Behavioral Plan Implementation
Certification
PRINCIPAL/VICE PRINCIPAL
Massachusetts
SEI ADMINISTRATOR
Massachusetts
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Cornell University
Accomplishments
2009 Awarded the NFL Minority Coaching Fellowship to apprentice with Kansas City Chiefs
2008 All-American Football Foundation’s Mike Campbell Top Assistant Coach Award Recipient
2007 NCAA National Men’s Coaching Academy Award Recipient
2004 – 2012 Recruited and mentored nine students –athletes who were selected into the NFL (National Football League)
Affiliations
Rapheal Dowdye Steps to Success Mentoring Program 2013 - Present
Youth NFL/ Flag Football/ NFL Play 60 and NFL PP&K Program and Organizer 2013 – Present
Next Level Performance Academy Community Turkey Giveaway 2014 – Present
Next Level Performance Academy Community Christmas Toy & Blanket Drive 2014 – Present
University of Rhode Island Bone Marrow Drive 2010 – 2013
University of Rhode Island Autism Walk 2010 – 2013
American Red Cross Blood Donor Drive Organizer 2007 – 2009
Timeline
Assistant Principal
Taunton Public Schools
12.2018 - Current
Dean of Students
City On A Hill Charter Public School
10.2017 - 12.2018
Life Skills Coach / Applied Behavior Analyst
Taunton Public Schools
08.2015 - 10.2017
Recruiting Coordinator -Linebackers Coach
University of Rhode Island
03.2010 - 04.2014
Assistant Head Coach
Northeastern University
02.2004 - 03.2010
Running Back Coach
Brown University
07.2000 - 02.2004
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
Bridgewater State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Management / Economics
West Virginia Wesleyan College
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