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Overview
Work History
Education
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Ricky Carvajal Diaz

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager/Head Coach

Dominican Republic National Softball Team
Remote
04.2024 - Current
  • Guide on-field staff in charge of the players' development and competitions
  • Direct the scouting and recruiting of athletes for roster construction of all age's national softball teams
  • Facilitate communication between the National Team and players/staff based out of the country
  • Develop game/practice strategies and adjust accordingly to various situations
  • Lead planning of pre-tournament training meeting.

Affiliate Development Coach

Milwaukee Brewers
Phoenix
01.2024 - Current
  • Employ evidence-based baseball training that aligns with Brewers Player Development principles
  • Monitor player performance trends and help synthesize video and data information to affiliate staff to guide development efforts
  • Manage data collection and written documentation of player development efforts and player-facing feedback loops
  • Integrate video and data into advance scouting, game-planning, and day-to-day decision-making at the affiliate
  • Assist with setup and operation of baseball training technology at affiliate location.

Player Development Intern

Milwaukee Brewers
Phoenix
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Assist with day-to-day player development tasks as directed by minor league field coordinators, including throwing batting practice, taking part in throwing programs as well as field set-up and takedown
  • Assist Technology Operations staff with baseball related technology setups, operation, and troubleshooting
  • Serve as a temporary bullpen catcher when minor league catchers are not present and/or not capable of handling the complex workload
  • Assist with other baseball related tasks, including but not limited to hitting fungoes, setting up pitching machines and assisting Rehab Pitching Coach and Rehab Coordinator with rehab throwing programs as needed
  • Assist with travel arrangements for minor league players and player development staff members for Spring Training and both in-season player transactions and off-season programs
  • Assist Senior Manager - Baseball Administration with day-to-day player development administration involving players and staff.

Softball Head Coach/ Game Day Operations

Paine College
Augusta, GA
08.2019 - 01.2023
  • Develop student athletes by adjusting coaching techniques based on the strengths and weaknesses of the team
  • Responsible for recruitment and retention of new student athletes following NCAA/NCCAA compliance rules
  • Supervise study hall to assure academic success is maintained by the team
  • Manage and plan practice sessions and game day preparations
  • Implement and organized budget, travel, fundraisers, and expenses for softball team
  • Application of up-to-date methods such as rapsodo, driveline, and blast motion metrics to enhance player development.

Instructor, Head Coach 17u Travel Team

Platinum Sports and Complete Game
Augusta, GA
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Lead pre-season and in-season training practice games and game preparation
  • Implement the use of Blast Motion and Rapsodo to develop players by using analytics and stats
  • Encourage athletes understanding of their physique to improve mechanics.

Baseball Associate Head Coach

Fox Creek High School
Edgefield, SC
12.2020 - 05.2021
  • Maintained records of students' training sessions, performance statistics, and equipment
  • Organized practices and scheduled games
  • Organized travel arrangements including transport, accommodation, and meals.

Baseball Assistant Coach

Paine College
Augusta, GA
07.2018 - 07.2019
  • Assisted with the recruitment of student athletes
  • Administered traveling budget and reported finding to head coach
  • Monitored the academic performance of student athletes by supervising study hall.

Head Baseball Coach

Augusta Prep High School
Martinez, GA
01.2018 - 05.2018
  • Game strategy and game day preparation
  • Developed and implemented practice sessions for hitting and infielders
  • Renovated and maintained baseball field and facilities.

Student Baseball Assistant Coach

Paine College
Augusta, GA
06.2017 - 05.2018
  • Communicated with teachers and collected academic records of students to ensure compliance with NCAA eligibility rules
  • Provided guidance and support on preventing and treating sports-related injuries
  • Assisted in management and organizations of fundraisers.

Information Technology Department Internship Technician

Paine College
Augusta, GA
- 05.2017
  • Successfully assisted students and faculty by answering questions on a day-to-day basis
  • Repaired and upgraded student and faculty computers
  • Installed computer systems and executed other responsibilities.

Education

Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Education -

Augusta University
Augusta, GA
05.2020

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business -

Paine College
Augusta, GA
05.2018

Associate in Arts -

College of the Albemarle
Elizabeth City, NC
05.2015

High School Diploma -

Jaime Molina Mota High School
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
06.2013

Skills

  • Fluent in Spanish and English
  • Microsoft Office
  • Zoom
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Customer Service
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinker
  • Staff Development
  • Strategic Planning
  • Performance Management
  • Operations Management
  • Innovation management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Lead Generation
  • Team Leadership
  • Time Management
  • Staff Management

Accomplishments

  • Academic Award tuition waiver, "Augusta University "Fall 2019"
  • Student athlete High GPA (3.3 GPA) honor, "Paine College "Spring 2018"
  • Community service team award, "Paine College "Spring 2017"
  • Student athlete award, "Paine College "Fall 2017"
  • Student athlete award, "Paine College "Spring 2017"
  • Delta Mu Delta member, "Paine College "Spring 2016"
  • Community service team award, "Paine College "Spring 2016"
  • Student athlete award, "Paine College "Spring 2016"
  • Student athlete award, "Paine College "Fall 2016"
  • Student athlete award, "Paine College "Fall 2015"
  • Dean list (4.0GPA), "College of the Albemarle" 2014"

References

  • Ruben Perez, 404-819-6179, Birmingham, AL
  • Kerby Marshall, 706-910-5606, Augusta, GA
  • Eric Theisen, 517-605-0109, Phoenix, AZ

Timeline

Manager/Head Coach

Dominican Republic National Softball Team
04.2024 - Current

Affiliate Development Coach

Milwaukee Brewers
01.2024 - Current

Player Development Intern

Milwaukee Brewers
01.2023 - 01.2024

Baseball Associate Head Coach

Fox Creek High School
12.2020 - 05.2021

Softball Head Coach/ Game Day Operations

Paine College
08.2019 - 01.2023

Baseball Assistant Coach

Paine College
07.2018 - 07.2019

Instructor, Head Coach 17u Travel Team

Platinum Sports and Complete Game
01.2018 - 01.2023

Head Baseball Coach

Augusta Prep High School
01.2018 - 05.2018

Student Baseball Assistant Coach

Paine College
06.2017 - 05.2018

Information Technology Department Internship Technician

Paine College
- 05.2017

Master of Arts in Teaching Foreign Education -

Augusta University

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - International Business -

Paine College

Associate in Arts -

College of the Albemarle

High School Diploma -

Jaime Molina Mota High School
Ricky Carvajal Diaz