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Zach Stroman

Charlotte,NC

Summary

World traveler from London with a master's degree in Sports Management. A professional foundation in baseball, teaching and coaching. Eager to use my experience, education and passion into a new career opportunity.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Charlotte Knights
Charlotte, NC
03.2024 - Current
  • Maintained pristine playing surfaces at Truist Field to a professional standard.
  • Executed grass and dirt care including mowing, edging, and watering to ensure optimal field conditions.
  • Assisted in game day preparations, ensuring all facilities and equipment were set up for player and fan safety and enjoyment.

HomeRun Derby X (2022) & London Series (2019)

Major League Baseball
London, England
06.2019 - 07.2023
  • Participated in the MLB HomeRun Derby X event in London alongside MLB players
  • Teammates with Adrian Gonzalez, former LA Dodgers player, working alongside him for multiple days leading up to the event before competing together on July 9th
  • Promoted baseball in Europe alongside other former MLB players - Nick Swisher (New York Yankees), Jonny Gomes (Boston Red Sox), Geovany Soto (Chicago Cubs) in front of ~10,000 fans
  • Acted as a clubhouse assistant and field operations assistant for MLB's London Series in 2019 between the New York Yankees & Boston Red Sox including helping players with personal items and maintaining the field alongside Murray Cook, MLB's Official Field & Stadium Consultant.

Bar Manager

Host Staffing
London, England
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Serving food and beverage to guests at their tables or at viewing boxes at the Royal Albert Hall in London
  • Creating a pleasant atmosphere for dining and entertainment
  • Communicating with colleagues to ensure a smooth evening
  • Providing bar service to guests, including cash and credit services.

Special Educational Needs Assistant

Vision Teaching
London, England
02.2020 - 11.2022
  • Deploying into various primary schools in London to assist children ages 4-12 years old
  • Primarily working with students who suffer from a range of ADHD, dyslexia, anger issues and a history of trauma
  • Assisting on tasks inside and outside of the classroom
  • Providing social, academic, and emotional support as much as possible while at school
  • Creating new lesson plans based on course objectives.

Baseball Player & Coach

International Baseball
Hamburg, Germany
04.2016 - 09.2022
  • Played professional baseball in Europe with clubs including the London Mets (won multiple batting titles and national championships)
  • Represented the Great Britain National Baseball team in achieving GB's best finish at a European championship tournament in over a decade
  • Coached two youth baseball teams during the 2022 season, ages ranging from 5-16
  • Planned and put together a youth "baseball 4 beginners" program after the season, working to promote baseball in the UK.

Education

Master of Arts - Sports Management

Wingate University
Wingate, NC
05-2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

St. Ambrose University
Davenport, IA
12-2019

Associate of Arts -

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL
05-2017

Skills

  • Public speaking
  • Team collaboration
  • High pressure decision-making & conflict resolution
  • Facilities management

Timeline

Grounds Maintenance Worker

Charlotte Knights
03.2024 - Current

Bar Manager

Host Staffing
11.2022 - 05.2023

Special Educational Needs Assistant

Vision Teaching
02.2020 - 11.2022

HomeRun Derby X (2022) & London Series (2019)

Major League Baseball
06.2019 - 07.2023

Baseball Player & Coach

International Baseball
04.2016 - 09.2022

Master of Arts - Sports Management

Wingate University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

St. Ambrose University

Associate of Arts -

Waubonsee Community College

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