Vanessa Jones
Dallas
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive coaching experience at Higher Goals Now. Proven leadership and team management skills, enhancing player performance through tailored strategies. Proficient in social media and Microsoft applications, successfully fostering community engagement and driving program growth. Committed to developing athletes both on and off the court, promoting sportsmanship and teamwork. Has worked in an office setting for almost 5 years. Is able to work remotely.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Girls Basketball Coordinator
Providence Christian School Of Texas
07.2024 - Current
- Fostered a cohesive team environment through effective communication and conflict resolution techniques.
- Designed schedule to maximize athlete development and performance.
- Coordinated parent meetings to provide updates on player progress, addressing any concerns or questions in a timely manner.
- Created a positive learning environment through consistent encouragement, constructive criticism, and motivational tactics during practices/games.
- Worked cooperatively with team leadership to plan and manage budgeting, requisitions and athletic equipment and supplies inventory.
- Implemented comprehensive strength and conditioning programs designed to reduce injury risk while promoting peak physical fitness levels among athletes.
- Managed team logistics, including travel arrangements and accommodation bookings for seamless tournament participation.
- Streamlined administrative processes, including scheduling and facility coordination, to minimize distractions for players and coaching staff.
- Increased team performance by developing and implementing strategic practice plans tailored to individual player strengths.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to design and execute targeted training sessions for optimal player growth.
- Enhanced player development by conducting regular skill assessments and providing personalized feedback.
- Established strong working relationships with other athletic programs in the community, creating mutually beneficial partnerships that supported overall growth and development.
- Updated statistical databases and handled weekly and end-of-year score and statistical reporting.
Lead Trainer
Stubborn Dreamers, LLC
05.2023 - Current
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts.
- Basketball training multiple times a week; both individual and group sessions along with occasional camps
Recruiting Analyst
Full Throttle Basketball
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
- Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
- Provided exceptional customer service to both candidates and clients, fostering long-term partnerships.
- Interviewed coaches and players in the basketball world
- Wrote and submitted weekly articles that were posted to social media
- Researching stats and trends within the girls' basketball game
Administrative Assistant
Pleasant Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Supported executive staff through scheduling meetings, coordinating travel arrangements, and preparing crucial documents.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Assisted in onboarding new employees, providing training materials, and coordinating orientation schedules to ensure a smooth integration into the team.
- Optimized calendar management for executives by scheduling appointments strategically while considering priorities and minimizing conflicts.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Collaborated on special projects as assigned by leadership, contributing research findings or coordinating event logistics as needed for success.
- Facilitated collaboration within team by organizing regular meetings and tracking project progress.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Developed filing system for historical documents, preserving important company records and improving access to information.
- Improved staff morale by organizing recognition programs, acknowledging outstanding contributions and fostering positive work culture.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
- Facilitated cross-departmental communication, organizing meetings to discuss project progress and align objectives.
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Higher Goals Now
01.2017 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent sports injuries.
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Coordinated special events such as pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
- Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
- Built strong, cohesive teams by fostering a positive and supportive environment.
- Developed strong relationships with athletes'' parents to encourage open communication and collaboration regarding player development.
- Optimized practice sessions by focusing on skill development, conditioning, and situational drills.
- Facilitated consistent success by conducting thorough game analysis and implementing strategic adjustments.
- Evaluated game film as part of ongoing review process identifying areas of weakness requiring targeted improvements.
- Implemented injury prevention strategies to minimize risk of harm during practices and games.
- Mentored assistant coaches in their professional growth, sharing best practices in coaching techniques.
- Managed team logistics, such as scheduling games, coordinating transportation, and overseeing equipment inventory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH12-2025
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
San Jacinto College
Houston, TX05-2016
High School Diploma -
Marcus High School
Flower Mound, TX06-2014
Skills
- Coaching experience
- Leadership qualities
- Team management
- Social media proficiency
- Recruiting
- Proficiency in Microsoft
- Typing
- Email/Fax
- Writing
- Note taking/Research
- Administrative
- Self Motivated
Certification
USA Basketball Gold Coaching License
Timeline
Girls Basketball Coordinator
Providence Christian School Of Texas
07.2024 - Current
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Trinity Christian Academy
08.2023 - 03.2024
Lead Trainer
Stubborn Dreamers, LLC
05.2023 - Current
Recruiting Analyst
Full Throttle Basketball
01.2022 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Pleasant Valley Healthcare and Rehabilitation
12.2021 - Current
Head Girls Basketball Coach
Higher Goals Now
01.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Behavioral Sciences
San Jacinto College
High School Diploma -
Marcus High School
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