Zackery Berry
Natchez,MS
Summary
Dedicated Football Player Personnel professional with Division I experience in talent evaluation and roster construction. Evaluated over 100 prospects while enhancing recruiting strategies and managing personnel analytics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Football Personnel & Recruiting Operations
Southern University Football
04.2026 - Current
- Evaluated 100+ prospects through film study, scouting reports, and analysis to inform recruitment strategies. Developed roster grading methodology to enhance discussions on roster construction. Created recruiting spreadsheets for scholarship allocation, recruiting boards, and personnel tracking. Maintained recruiting databases through Verified Athletics. Produced recruiting graphics and prospect packets to effectively communicate evaluations and strategies. Led recruiting visit presentations and worked directly with prospects, parents, coaches, and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Game Day Operations Staff Member
New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Game Day Operations
07.2025 - 07.2026
- Coordinated event logistics, credentialing, and operations to enhance guest experience at professional sports events.
- Coordinated guest entry, verifying tickets and directing fans to assigned seating areas.
- Monitored crowd flow throughout venue, maintaining safe, orderly movement during peak arrival periods.
- Communicated venue updates with ticketing, security, and guest services teams via radio.
Assistant Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach
Jefferson County High School Football
05.2020 - 12.2025
- Conducted opponent scouting, personnel analysis, film evaluation, and player development to enhance defensive game planning and optimize personnel packages.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS05-2027
Skills
- Verified Athletics Hudl Catapult Recruiting Databases Microsoft Excel Personnel Analytics Talent Evaluation Recruiting Operations Roster Construction
PLAYER PERSONNEL SNAPSHOT
- 100+ Prospect Evaluations
- Roster Grading System Creator
- Team Lead for Recruiting Presentations
- HS & JUCO Recruiting Evaluations
- Scholarship & Roster Planning Support
- Verified Athletics | Hudl | Catapult | Excel
PLAYER PERSONNEL PHILOSOPHY
Successful roster construction combines measurable athletic traits, football intelligence, competitive character, developmental upside, and relationship-based recruiting. My philosophy centers on identifying long-term roster value while helping programs build sustainable championship cultures.
Timeline
Football Personnel & Recruiting Operations
Southern University Football
04.2026 - Current
Game Day Operations Staff Member
New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans Game Day Operations
07.2025 - 07.2026
Assistant Defensive Coordinator / Linebackers Coach
Jefferson County High School Football
05.2020 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Alcorn State University