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
08.2022 - 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
09.2014 - 03.2021
- 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
01.2012 - 01.2013
- 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
04.2007 - 04.2013
- Responsible for overseeing and helping run various sports leagues for youth children and teens
Education
B.A. - Sociology
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Cambridge, MA2014
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
08.2022 - Current
Professional Basketball Player Overseas
Europe
09.2014 - 03.2021
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
The Lewis Group
01.2012 - 01.2013
Assistant Director and Coach
I9 Sports
04.2007 - 04.2013
B.A. - Sociology
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
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