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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Kayla Symone Price

Davidson

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Athletic Director with a proven track record at Livingstone College, excelling in fundraising strategies and sponsorship acquisition. Adept at enhancing athletic program visibility and community support through effective communication and marketing promotion. Recognized for developing strong relationships with stakeholders, driving program success, and implementing innovative strategies for growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Asst. Athletic Director for Internal Affairs

Livingstone College
Salisbury
09.2024 - Current
  • Developed fundraising activities in order to support athletics department operations.
  • Actively sought out sponsorships from businesses or organizations in order to increase funding opportunities.
  • Developed relationships with local businesses to secure sponsorships for the team.
  • Directed athletic marketing and promotion efforts, increasing visibility and community support.

Asst. Athletic Director

Rocky River High School
Charlotte
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Maintained records of all athletic team rosters and schedules.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with students, coaches, parents, alumni and other stakeholders.
  • Managed budgets for team travel expenses and equipment purchases.

Asst. Athletic Director

Alexander Graham Middle School
Charlotte
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed during practices or games.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to improve athletic program performance.

Director for Facilities & Head Coach

Altitude Tennis Academy/Skybrook Country Club
Huntersville
07.2021 - 07.2023
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations through regular inspection of fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, exit signs.
  • Managed all facility-related invoices and vendor contracts.

Assistant Director/ Head Coach

Prosperity Country Club
Charlotte
01.2020 - 06.2021
  • Facilitated regular cross-functional meetings between teams to ensure alignment on objectives.
  • Developed training programs for new employees as well as existing staff members.
  • Identified areas where process improvements could be made resulting in increased productivity.

Park & Recreation Specialist

Park & Recreation- Mecklenburg County
Charlotte
05.2019 - 12.2020
  • Reviewed documents for accuracy prior to submission or publication.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels.

Assistant to Department Chair

Wingate University
Wingate
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
  • Assisted in the development of new policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency.
  • Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Football Operations-Intern

Morgan State University College Discovery Program
Baltimore
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Developed and documented operational procedures to ensure efficient football operations.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings to discuss project statuses and operational challenges.

Player Personnel- Intern

Baltimore Ravens
Owings Mills
05.2016 - 05.2018
  • Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
  • Watched videos post-competition to assess performance and identify weaknesses.

Education

Digital Marketing Concentration in Sports Marketing - Digital Marketing

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
08-2021

Master of Arts - Sports Management

Wingate University
Wingate, NC
05-2020

Physical Education With A Concentration in Sports Administration - Bachelor's of Science

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD
05-2018

Skills

  • Fundraising strategies
  • Sponsorship acquisition
  • Athletic program development
  • Team leadership
  • Marketing promotion
  • Effective communication
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Media relations

Accomplishments

  • Homer Thompson Award " Eight Who Make A Difference"
  • Top 30 Under 30 Charlotte Nominated
  • Leadership Excellence In Technology Award
  • 2nd (Winning) Player- Record at Morgan State University
  • MEAC Tennis Champion

Certification

  • Sports Marketing Certification
  • North Carolina Licenses School Teacher
  • TicketReturn University Training
  • Sports and Exercise Phycology Certification
  • Inclusive Leadership for Diverse Teams Certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Asst. Athletic Director for Internal Affairs

Livingstone College
09.2024 - Current

Asst. Athletic Director

Rocky River High School
08.2023 - 08.2024

Asst. Athletic Director

Alexander Graham Middle School
08.2022 - 08.2023

Director for Facilities & Head Coach

Altitude Tennis Academy/Skybrook Country Club
07.2021 - 07.2023

Assistant Director/ Head Coach

Prosperity Country Club
01.2020 - 06.2021

Park & Recreation Specialist

Park & Recreation- Mecklenburg County
05.2019 - 12.2020

Assistant to Department Chair

Wingate University
01.2019 - 05.2020

Football Operations-Intern

Morgan State University College Discovery Program
08.2017 - 05.2018

Player Personnel- Intern

Baltimore Ravens
05.2016 - 05.2018

Digital Marketing Concentration in Sports Marketing - Digital Marketing

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Master of Arts - Sports Management

Wingate University

Physical Education With A Concentration in Sports Administration - Bachelor's of Science

Morgan State University

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