Shawn Hood

Work History

Self-employed

Rocky River, OH

01.2008 - Current

Recruited, hired and trained employees on operations and performance expectations.
Cultivated and maintained relationships to promote positive work culture.
Guided and motivated staff to drive maximum performance.
Managed staff, financials and key performance indicators to facilitate business operations.
Developed and presented new ideas and conceptualized new approaches and solutions.
Analyzed problematic situations and occurrences to provide solutions and facilitate company survival and growth.
Planned and implemented strategies to grow revenue.
Supported work-life balance to improve staff morale.
Built strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
Drafted mission and vision statements to outline objectives and motivate employees.
Leveraged market knowledge and studied competitive landscape to drive revenue.

Lorain City Schools

Lorain, OH

08.2007 - 04.2023

Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
Differentiated instruction according to student skill level.
Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
Enhanced lessons with smart board technology, iPads and computers to address common core goals.

Dicks Sporting Goods

Warwick, RI

07.2001 - 08.2007

Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill level and maximize team performance.
Maintained records through timely updates to employee and other files.
Helped increase company profitability through customer relationship development, community involvement and marketing campaigns.
Utilized company reports to analyze sales, gross profit and inventory activity.
Conducted inside training sessions to educate employees on products and company policies.
Assisted with revenue and profitability improvements, advertising, sales and human resources initiatives.
Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.

University of Wisconsin

Madison, WI

08.1994 - 06.2001

Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.
Consulted with athletic director and coaching staff to assess team structure and devise recruitment strategies.
Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.
Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
Monitored student athlete academic performance through grade checking and boosted results with study hall and techniques.
Recruited student-athletes of highest caliber to elevate overall team performance.

Cleveland State University Athletics

Cleveland, OH

08.1988 - 08.1994

Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
Assisted coach in organizing practices at home and away.
Aided in developing athletes at varying levels from beginner to elite.
Developed training and exercise programs to meet individual requirements and team play strategies.
Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
Analyzed strengths and weaknesses of opposing teams to develop game strategies.
Observed key players and reported back to support recruitment.
Recruited potential athletes by sending recruitment letters, meeting with recruits and arranging and offering incentives.
Created and utilized training drills to improve team cohesiveness and performance.