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Brandyn Curry

Mount Holly

Summary

Dynamic and versatile professional with over a decade of diverse experience, spanning a 7-year career as a professional basketball player in Europe to a leadership role in nonprofit management. As a former athlete, I bring a unique understanding of the challenges and opportunities in life after sports, coupled with a strong work ethic honed on the court. Currently serving as the Associate Program Director at Yhe Shield Foundation, I have been instrumental in architecting the program's five core pillars—mental health, physical health, career transitions, emergency financial aid, and innovation/entrepreneurship. My role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and stakeholder management, with a focus on creating sustainable impact. Leveraging my comprehensive skill set, I aim to drive organizational success while making a meaningful difference in the lives of former athletes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Program Director

The Shield Foundation
2022.08 - Current
  • Architected and helped establish the program's five pillars—mental health, physical health, career transitions, emergency financial aid, and innovation/entrepreneurship—to guide all organizational activities.
  • Orchestrated the successful launch of Project LAND at Notre Dame, laying the groundwork for operational frameworks and future university partnerships.
  • Spearheaded internal team management and external relations, serving as a liaison between beneficiaries, campus contacts, and benefactors.
  • Played a pivotal role in the business development of the nonprofit startup, overseeing partnership negotiations, fundraising, and strategic planning to ensure long-term sustainability.

Professional Basketball Player Overseas

Europe
2014.09 - 2021.03
  • Maintained a clean and trouble-free lifestyle to maximize performance.
  • Elected team captain in Holland and Romania
  • Won two championships and Most Valuable Player Awards
  • Traveled to over 14 different countries to play and am very comfortable adjusting to new environments

Licensed Life Insurance Agent

The Lewis Group
2012.01 - 2013.01
  • Worked for the National Agency Alliance and was contracted with 5 different life insurance companies
  • Responsible for creating my own work schedule and worked in an independent capacity
  • Dialed over 250 contacts a week and went out to clients homes to help fulfill their life insurance needs

Assistant Director and Coach

I9 Sports
2007.04 - 2013.04
  • Responsible for overseeing and helping run various sports leagues for youth children and teens

Education

B.A. - Sociology

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA
2014

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Program Leadership
  • Business Management
  • Partnership Development
  • Program Improvements
  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Coordination
  • Communication Skilles
  • Community Outreach
  • Advanced Knowledge of Technology

Timeline

Associate Program Director

The Shield Foundation
2022.08 - Current

Professional Basketball Player Overseas

Europe
2014.09 - 2021.03

Licensed Life Insurance Agent

The Lewis Group
2012.01 - 2013.01

Assistant Director and Coach

I9 Sports
2007.04 - 2013.04

B.A. - Sociology

HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Brandyn Curry