Shante Bacote
Wallingford,CT
Summary
Enthusiastic and compassionate individual with communication and interpersonal skills necessary to lead classrooms and execute lesson plans. Provides instruction and guidance to students of all ages. Creates positive classroom environments and effectively manages student behavior.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford, CT
11.2022 - Current
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Cultivated community and media relations through social media and other communication channels to support program.
- Submitted purchase requests for new supplies, uniforms and equipment.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize athletes success.
- Developed relationships with athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Front Desk Receptionist
Wallingford Parks and Recreation
Wallingford, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
- Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
- Confirmed important personal and payment information for compliance.
- Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
DJ & Office Assistant
Sound Spectrum Entertainment
Wallingford, CT
03.2023 - Current
- Engaged guests at special events by playing fun, lively songs and encouraging dancing.
- Communicated closely with clients to determine music styles best suited for wedding, bar mitzvah or other events.
- Participated in community events and fundraisers and professionally represented business.
- Installed, operated and maintained audio and video equipment at venues.
- Managed schedule, contracts and payments for busy roster of bookings.
- Arranged libraries and playlists of music in advance of live events.
- Ran visual effects to supplement audio equipment output.
- Promoted group dances, competitions and other party games to keep guests entertained.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of innovative solutions.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Clinic Coach
Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club
Wallingford, CT
05.2017 - Current
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Provided instruction to children and youth in fundamentals of basketball.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Encouraged youth to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
Athletic Department Secretary
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford, CT
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Worked directly under Athletic Director managing all sports teams and its athletes throughout school year.
- Day to Day communications with all in season coaches making sure proper preparations are made for upcoming athletic events.
- Helped manage Athletic Trainer scheduling for athletic events.
- Received and referred phone, mail or in-person inquiries and requests to appropriate staff.
- Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with coaches , recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
- Completed forms, reports, logs and records to quickly handle all documentation for athletic department.
- Organized officials for athletic events and assisted in officials payroll.
- Assisted in travel accommodations for sporting events.
Varsity Assistant Coach
Mark T. Sheehan High School
Wallingford, CT
11.2018 - 11.2022
- Collaborated with head coach to determine player lineups and positioning.
- Ran effective practice drills to increase endurance and boost skills in athletes.
- Worked closely with athletes one-on-one to help improve game-related skills.
- Remained composed when communicating with others throughout heated game moments.
- Supported school and athletic department's philosophy and mission statement using effective communication, active leadership and critical thinking skills.
- Taught players how to run specific game plays in order to build cohesive, structured team.
- Encouraged everyone to cultivate strong work ethic by demonstrating diligence, patience, and respect for others.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.
- Analyzed and adjusted team strategies during games to enable flexibility and maximize success.
Track and Field Head Coach
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
Wallingford, CT
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Trained, instructed and supervised students in variety of track and field skills and techniques; taught rules, conduct and safety; provided variety of guidance, instruction and experience to enhance students' personal, physical and social growth and development
- Coached and supervised athletes during track meets; traveled to and from meet sites; providing safety and welfare of students; maintains injury records, team and individual records and other athletic records.
Gym Receptionist
Wallingford Ymca
Wallingford, CT
10.2011 - 05.2015
- Drove revenue by communicating and demonstrating benefits of products and special promotions to customers.
- Monitored check-ins to identify delinquent accounts and collect payments.
- Recorded equipment, facility and janitorial issues to facilitate maintenance.
- Referred unresolved customer issues to management for further investigation.
- Directed guests and appointments to fitness consultants to increase membership enrollments.
- Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Education
Ph.D. - Theology And Youth Counseling
Summit Bible College
Bakersfield, CA 12.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management/Business
University of New Haven
West Haven, CT 08.2007 - 05.2010
Skills
Excellent multi-tasking ability
Relationship building
Office management
Excellent communication abilities
Certification
CPR, First Aid, CIAC/Concussion
Timeline
Ph.D. - Theology And Youth Counseling
Summit Bible College
12.2023 - Current
DJ & Office Assistant
Sound Spectrum Entertainment
03.2023 - Current
Head Freshman Boys Basketball Coach
Mark T. Sheehan High School
11.2022 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Wallingford Parks and Recreation
04.2022 - Current
Athletic Department Secretary
Mark T. Sheehan High School
09.2019 - 03.2020
Varsity Assistant Coach
Mark T. Sheehan High School
11.2018 - 11.2022
Clinic Coach
Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club
05.2017 - Current
Track and Field Head Coach
Dag Hammarskjold Middle School
03.2016 - 05.2016
Gym Receptionist
Wallingford Ymca
10.2011 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management/Business
University of New Haven
08.2007 - 05.2010