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Timothy Johnson

Doylestown,PA

Summary

Experienced business development professional with a demonstrated history of working in Sports Media and Marketing. Skilled in Strategic Planning, Web Development, Community Relations, and Management. Spent close to two decades coaching High School and Collegiate Football/Lacrosse, both as an assistant and Head Coach.

Founded a National non-profit foundation designed to break down social, economic, and educational barriers between Urban, and Suburban communities across the United States through sports and education. Unfortunately the Pandemic took interrupted it.

Currently I am a Freelance College Sports reporter and Editor specializing in College Football, Basketball, lacrosse, and Baseball. I have had assignments for The Associated Press, ESPN, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, ABC Sports, FOX Sports, and several newspaper publications around the country. It is a part-time position, with 90% of my assignments on the weekend.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Reporter

Freelance-writers
Doylestown, PA
05.2014 - Current
  • Wrote College sports for newspapers, magazines and websites'
  • Attended press conferences and media events to get the latest news on Collegiate Sports Programss
  • Conducted interviews with coaches, players and other personnel associated with Collegite events.
  • Collaborated with editors, producers and other reporters in the newsroom environment.
  • Developed relationships with sources within the sports community for exclusive information.
  • Traveled to different locations for extended coverage of major college sporting events around the country
  • Edited scripts, stories and other materials prior to publication or broadcast.
  • Participated in editorial meetings to generate ideas for upcoming stories.
  • Planned ahead by researching potential story angles before attending a game or event.
  • Monitored breaking news related to sports teams or organizations and responded quickly.
  • Reported real-time pre- and post-game coverage of sporting events.
  • Wrote online blog entries to address news developments or offer additional information, opinions or commentary on news events.

Manager of Operations

River and Glen Seafood
Warminster, PA
01.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient business operations.
  • Created and managed budgets for operational departments and monitored progress against goals.
  • Established, maintained, and enforced organizational standards of performance, quality, and safety compliance.
  • Provided leadership and direction to staff members to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services necessary for daily operations.
  • Oversaw inventory management activities including ordering supplies as needed.
  • Planned and coordinated logistics
  • Managed day-to-day operations while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction were met at all times.

Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Central Bucks West High School
Doylestown, PA
01.1999 - 07.2004
  • Developed and implemented practice plans for varsity lacrosse team.
  • Assisted in recruiting, selecting, and training of assistant coaches.
  • Instructed players on fundamentals of the sport, rules and regulations of the game.
  • Maintained discipline among players while coaching them in a positive manner.
  • Managed team budget, equipment inventory and scheduling of games and practices.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for away games with transportation officials.
  • Analyzed opponents' strengths and weaknesses to devise game strategies.
  • Prepared scouting reports on opposing teams prior to each game.
  • Supervised student-athletes during practices and competitions.
  • Attended meetings with school administration regarding team policies and procedures.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about their children's progress on the team.
  • Provided feedback to players on their performance at practices and games.
  • Encouraged athletes to maintain high academic standards in addition to sports participation.
  • Monitored athletes' health status, ensuring that all medical protocols were followed properly.
  • Ensured compliance with NCAA regulations related to recruiting process.
  • Collaborated with other coaches, athletic directors, trainers and physicians as needed.
  • Participated in fundraising activities for the benefit of the lacrosse program.
  • Served as a role model by exemplifying good sportsmanship behavior at all times.
  • Conducted post-season evaluation meetings with staff members for future planning.
  • Educated athletes in rules, strategies, sportsmanship and performance principles.
  • Assessed player abilities and assigned positions according to individual strengths.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
  • Planned strategies and selected optimal team lineups to execute game plans.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central Bucks East
Buckingham, PA
06-1985

Some College (No Degree) - International Finance

University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Document Editing
  • Investigative journalism
  • Strong writing skills
  • Teamwork
  • Fact-checking
  • Group facilitation
  • Operations Management
  • Program Leadership
  • Team Training
  • Team Development

Timeline

Manager of Operations

River and Glen Seafood
01.2024 - 08.2024

Sports Reporter

Freelance-writers
05.2014 - Current

Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach

Central Bucks West High School
01.1999 - 07.2004

High School Diploma -

Central Bucks East

Some College (No Degree) - International Finance

University of Pennsylvania

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