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Tyler Ellis

Costa Mesa,CA

Summary

Athletic Director

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Basketball Coach

UC Irvine
08.2022 - Current
  • Budget Oversight: Maintained detailed knowledge of financial figures and ensured adherence to budget constraints.
  • Budget Planning: Developed and monitored space and facilities utilization plans, justified minor capital improvement requests, and engaged in both short-term and long-term strategic financial planning.
  • Financial Management: Oversaw recruiting-related expenses, ensuring prompt submission of coaches’ travel and official visit reimbursements.
  • Corporate Card Management: Monitored corporate card status to prevent late fees and ensure financial accuracy.
  • Holiday Budgeting: Coordinated and distributed housing approvals for Thanksgiving and Christmas, managing holiday funds for team accommodations.
  • Data Management: Processed and maintained receipt accuracy for seamless financial tracking.
  • Department Collaboration: Partnered with Facilities, Academics, Sports Performance, NCAA Compliance, Marketing, and Business Operations to optimize program success.
  • Communication: Facilitated constant and clear communication among staff and across departments ensuring compliance with NCAA and university policies.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Applied strong communication, active listening, critical thinking, and motivational strategies to foster team success.
  • Scheduling: Organize team activities using online operation systems, ensuring weekly schedules align with class commitments.
  • Build Strong Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with student athletes, parents, boosters, university departments and business partners.
  • Problem-Solving: Analyzed complex situations, interpreted data, and developed effective solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Recruiting Strategy: Developed and maintained the yearly recruiting plan, ensuring accurate and updated data profiles with complete personal information.
  • Visit Coordination: Managed official and unofficial visit logistics, including itineraries, accommodations, and evaluation database updates. Prepared comprehensive visit packets to enhance recruitment efficiency.
  • Academic Support: Worked closely with academic advisors to monitor player performance, study table attendance, and assist with class schedules, conflict resolution letters, and academic resources.
  • Practice & Player Development: Supported practice setup and player training, focusing on post player and guard development with an emphasis on footwork and motivation.
  • Opponent Scouting: Conducted in-depth scouting of assigned teams and presented findings to coaching staff.
  • Equipment & Gear Management: Oversaw purchasing branding, and management of team gear, coordinating orders, returns, and embroidery.

Director of Operations

UC Irvine
04.2019 - 08.2022
  • Practice Setup: Ensured proper setup for practices, including equipment preparation and filming logistics.
  • Uniform & Gear Management: Oversaw laundry operations for practice and game uniforms, maintaining organization and readiness.
  • Game Day Logistics: Coordinated pre- and post-game meals, ensuring players were properly fueled and prepared.
  • Travel Logistics: Oversaw all team travel arrangements, including cash advances and receipt processing, ensuring seamless execution. Managed corporate card expenses, preventing late fees and ensuring timely payments.
  • Procurement & Budgeting: Managed program purchases, including recruiting materials and office supplies, optimizing budget efficiency.
  • Teamworks System Management: Maintained player profiles, calendars, meal plans, and itineraries. Organized post-practice meals and ensured timely receipt processing.
  • Housing Coordination: Partnered with housing staff to manage summer accommodations and meal plans for players.
  • Film & Game Footage Management: Handled film equipment for practices and games, edited footage, and uploaded content to Synergy for review.
  • Newsletter & Team Agendas: Assisted in creating monthly program newsletters and compiled weekly agendas for team meetings to ensure streamlined communication.
  • Alumni Relations & Community Engagement: Developed and maintained alumni connections, organizing events and outreach initiatives to foster engagement.

Manager Trainee

Enterprise Holdings
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Provided exceptional service to customers, sales and marketing along with managed customer service, sales, and operations, ensuring exceptional service, business growth, and financial oversight.
  • Led marketing efforts, ranked in the top 10 sales regionally, and improved service quality while overseeing inventory, team training, and administrative compliance.

Assistant

Just Believe Basketball/Amateur Athletic Union (JBS/AAU)
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Work closely and assist Head AAU Coach Sean Chambers with player development of the student-athletes participating in the JBS organization.
  • Provide personal mentorship and support to players in various areas such as college preparation, academics, eligibility and other challenges.

Education

Bachelor - Business Administration Marketing

New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
05.2017

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook
  • Special events planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic planning
  • Organization skills
  • Game Day Operations
  • Interpersonal Skills

Timeline

Assistant Basketball Coach

UC Irvine
08.2022 - Current

Director of Operations

UC Irvine
04.2019 - 08.2022

Manager Trainee

Enterprise Holdings
01.2017 - 03.2019

Assistant

Just Believe Basketball/Amateur Athletic Union (JBS/AAU)
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor - Business Administration Marketing

New Mexico State University

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