Zachary Breathwaite
Covington,GA
Summary
Dynamic graduate student and young professional adept in research & academic publishing, team management, and problem-solving. Adaptable, dedicated and experienced working within postsecondary research environments. Committed to skill development and bringing value to team settings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Intramural Coordinator
Oxford College Of Emory University
07.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student participation by organizing and supervising various intramural sports activities.
- Increased student involvement in intramural programs through effective marketing and promotion strategies.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop a diverse range of sports offerings for students.
- Managed budgets and allocated resources for the successful operation of intramural events.
- Established a safe and inclusive environment by enforcing rules, regulations, and sportsmanship guidelines.
- Coordinated schedules, facilities, equipment, and officials for efficient event management.
- Trained and supervised 15+ student employees, fostering teamwork and leadership skills among participants.
- Implemented risk management strategies to ensure participant safety during all events.
Member Service Representative
Planet Fitness
02.2023 - Current
- Answered member questions about products and services
- Helped members resolve account problems and navigate internal systems to handle routine needs
- Managed customer conflicts and challenging situations by staying calm and accessing internal knowledge bases to develop strategic solutions
- Enhanced member relationships by providing excellent service during each interaction
- Presented and explained services and products to meet member needs
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns
- Handled calls for new sign-ups, service cancellations and cross-selling opportunities.
Co-Expert
FanSided
11.2021 - Current
- Remote work covering Alabama athletics for Bama Hammer site
- Consistently meet deadlines and complete work on short notice
- Maintain leadership role as site co-expert
- Manage Bama Hammer social media pages
- Initiate promotion & marketing for site.
Graduate Assistant
Oxford College of Emory University/Georgia State University
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Served as an assistant coach for varsity men's basketball team
- Assisted in games and practices, facilitated offseason workouts
- Wrote press releases following school athletic events
- Assisted in coordinating programming and initiatives to support inclusion and engagement
- Supported department faculty with administrative assistance
- Interpreted and applied university policies, regulations and procedures, fostering positive academic environment
- Created fliers and materials, working closely with communications team to promote campus events.
Facility Assistant
Oxford College of Emory University
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Worked in the Oxford College weight room and tended to other facilities, including gymnasium, aerobics room, tennis courts, soccer field, etc
- Prepared facilities for athletic competitions and other events
- Managed a team of 30+ student workers that assisted in facility operations
- Worked with facility personnel to develop evacuation plans, emergency procedures and testing initiatives
- Responded to facility inquiries and complaints promptly to take corrective action for verified problems.
Athletic Department Intern
Oxford College of Emory University
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in marketing & promotion for athletic department and Center for Healthful Living
- Wrote and edited CHL monthly newsletter
- Engaged in social media promotion
- Assisted athletic department faculty members with various projects
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
Education
M.S - Sport Administration
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - English and Comparative Literature
Oglethorpe University
Atlanta, GA12.2019
Associate of Arts -
Oxford College of Emory University
Oxford, GA05.2017
Skills
- Excellent writing and reading comprehension skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Event organization
- Administrative assistance
- Staff Supervision
- Problem Solving
Activities
- Offered exceptional customer service to differentiate and promote company brand.
- Completed four years of college basketball at the NCAA Division III and NJCAA levels
- Lettered at Oglethorpe University (NCAA Division III)
- Lettered at Oxford College of Emory University (NJCAA)
- NJCAA All-American, GCAA Conference Player of the Year, and two-time team captain in 2017 and 2018
- Participated in several on-campus organizations including the Black Student Alliance and the Class Gift Committee
- Named to "Who's Who Among American Colleges & Universities" in 2017
Hobbies & Interests
- Watching & playing sports
- Writing/journalism
- Health/fitness
- Cooking
- Travel
Timeline
Intramural Coordinator
Oxford College Of Emory University
07.2023 - Current
Member Service Representative
Planet Fitness
02.2023 - Current
Graduate Assistant
Oxford College of Emory University/Georgia State University
08.2022 - 07.2023
Co-Expert
FanSided
11.2021 - Current
Facility Assistant
Oxford College of Emory University
06.2020 - 08.2022
Athletic Department Intern
Oxford College of Emory University
08.2019 - 06.2020
M.S - Sport Administration
Georgia State University
Bachelor of Arts - English and Comparative Literature
Oglethorpe University
Associate of Arts -
Oxford College of Emory University
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