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Taylor Zatyk

Dix Hills,NY

Summary

Dynamic Operational Specialist and Coaching Staff Member with a proven track record at Baseball Lifestyle and Empire State Huskies travel softball team. Excelled in enhancing team performance and operational efficiency through effective communication and feedback delivery. Skilled in building team spirit and player evaluations, contributing to significant improvements in operational protocols and athlete development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Operational Specialist

Baseball Lifestyle
Farmingdale, NY
05.2024 - Current
  • Maintained effective communication with managers.
  • Monitored employee performance and provided feedback for improvement.
  • Facilitated team meetings to discuss operational challenges and brainstorm solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Trained new employees on operational protocols.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.

Coaching Staff Member

Empire State Huskies, Long Island Travel Team
Plainview, NY
05.2024 - Current

Ages 15- to 16-year-olds.

  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
  • Analyzed game footage to identify areas of improvement for athletes.
  • Implemented team practice, meeting and game schedules and communicated important information to players, staff and families.
  • Monitored and evaluated athlete's performance, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Suggested exercise modifications to individual athletes to avoid strain and injury.
  • Served as a mentor for younger players on the team.

Student Athlete

Athlete
University Of Connecticut, CT
09.2020 - 05.2024
  • Sought out feedback from coaches, and fellow athletes.
  • Developed time management skills to balance academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.
  • Maintained challenging training schedule in order to constantly improve abilities.
  • Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.

Student Athlete

Camp Counselor
University Of Connecticut, CT
09.2020 - 05.2024
  • Instructed and demonstrated skills for grades 9-12.
  • Educated young females on the rules of softball.
  • Maintained discipline among campers while encouraging positive behavior.
  • Assessed each camper's skill level and provided guidance accordingly.

Coaching Intern

Cheshire Travel Team
Cheshire, CT
06.2023 - 01.2024

Ages 8-9 years old.

  • Provided instruction on proper technique in all areas of the sport.
  • Monitored player safety during practices and games by enforcing rules and regulations.
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.

Operations Intern

University of Connecticut Athletics
Storrs, CT
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Completed routine maintenance and repair in the facilities.
  • Participated in the planning and execution of special projects.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to ensure smooth operation.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
05-2024

Skills

  • Feedback delivery
  • Improving performance
  • Building team spirit
  • Player evaluations
  • Operational efficiency
  • Effective communication
  • Team motivation

Accomplishments

  • Four-year letter winner and two year captain of Saint Anthony's High School Softball Team.
  • Three-time League Champions (2017-2019).
  • Two appearances in the State Finals.
  • State Champions (2019).
  • Earned MVP honors in 2017 League Championship game.
  • Two-Time All-League team selection.
  • 2019 Paul Kovalesky Award.
  • Four-year Dun Scotus Award winner and maintained High Honor Roll all four quarters.
  • Featured in Newsday.
  • Selected as Big East Honor Roll.

Timeline

Operational Specialist

Baseball Lifestyle
05.2024 - Current

Coaching Staff Member

Empire State Huskies, Long Island Travel Team
05.2024 - Current

Coaching Intern

Cheshire Travel Team
06.2023 - 01.2024

Operations Intern

University of Connecticut Athletics
01.2023 - 01.2024

Student Athlete

Athlete
09.2020 - 05.2024

Student Athlete

Camp Counselor
09.2020 - 05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

University of Connecticut
Taylor Zatyk