Riley Tilson
Huntersville
Summary
Directs and enhances team operations with motivational leadership and problem-solving abilities. Tasked with budgeting, managing, hiring, and coordinating all things travel basketball related and business management related. Experienced in adapting gameplay based on competitor strategies to maximize team success. Develops and implements successful recruitment strategies to attract and retain highly skilled athletes. Developed a passion for coaching/leadership through basketball.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Warehouse Employee
SEG Systems
06.2018 - 11.2024
- Processed aluminum extrusions for orders; including cutting, filing, drilling each part prior to testing or packaging.
- Inspection and quality checking of parts prior to packaging.
- Packaging and crating for shipping.
- Forklift operator for inventory management and loading trucks for daily shipments.
- Inputting all products within warehouse inventory system.
- Inventory counting.
- Using foam and corner packaging to prepare for shipment.
- Custom metal fabrication.
- Special projects: labeling, testing, and assembling custom units such as displays for retail and trade show booths for special projects.
Director of Travel Basketball
Huntersville Youth Athletic Association
Huntersville, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Responsible for planning, managing, and structuring AAU basketball tournaments.
- Building AAU season tournament schedules.
- Registering teams for tournaments.
- Managing travel for out of town tournaments.
- Overseeing financial reports of HYAA teams.
- Creating, posting, and managing HYAA social media accounts.
- Collaborating with HYAA board on plans of action.
- Organizing meetings with HYAA teams, parents, etc.
- Leading, organizing, and hiring staff members such as coaches, media team, and trainers.
- Developing a program framework.
HYAA Elite 2027 Basketball Coach
Huntersville Youth Athletic Association
Huntersville, NC
03.2022 - Current
- Motivated and encouraged athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Designed and implemented rigorous practice routines to improve player skills and promote teamwork.
- Prepared athletes for games with well-coordinated schedule of practices.
- Organized practice plan, including drills, lineups, scrimmages, and reports on wins, player development and team progress.
- Filmed games, studied film, clipped player highlights and uploaded to an individual player folder.
- Coached in games as the primary decision maker, in control of plays, substitutions, and adjustments.
Head JV Basketball Coach / Varsity Assistant Coach
Lake Norman Christian High School
Huntersville, NC
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Same responsibilities as my other head/assistant coach positions.
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach / Varsity Assistant
Mooresville High School
Mooresville, NC
06.2024 - Current
- Same responsibilities as my other head/assistant coach positions.
Project Manager Intern
SEG Systems
Huntersville, NC
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted the project manager in all aspects of project management.
- Created work orders to be put into production.
- Coordinated with production workers.
- Worked closely with purchasing on supplies to be ordered.
- Communicated with sales rep regarding customer wants for special projects.
Purchasing Intern
SEG Systems
Huntersville, NC
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted with creating purchase orders and tracking shipments.
- Helped managed supplier relations and coordination.
- Ensured timely development of purchased items.
- Coordinated with project managers on lead times, custom supplies, and solutions.
General Manager
Carolina Cuts
Concord, NC
04.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure high-quality service and customer satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to drive business growth and efficiency.
- Managed financial performance, optimizing budget allocations for maximum profitability.
- Fostered team development through mentorship and training programs for staff members.
- Analyzed market trends to inform product offerings and enhance competitive positioning.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality supplies and services.
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
Education
Certification -
USA Basketball Gold License
03-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
North Mecklenburg High School
06-2021
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte
Charlotte, NC12-2024
Skills
- Competitive analysis
- Travel arrangement coordination
- Seasonal planning
- Gameplay techniques
- Individualized coaching
- Decision making
- Program development
- Character building
- Player motivation
- Performance monitoring
- Problem solving
- Athlete training
- Motivational leader
Certification
- CPR Certified - American Heart Association
- Fork Lift Certified - SEG Systems
- USA Basketball Gold License
LANGUAGES
English - Native
Spanish - Advanced
Timeline
General Manager
Carolina Cuts
04.2025 - Current
Project Manager Intern
SEG Systems
11.2024 - 03.2025
Purchasing Intern
SEG Systems
11.2024 - 03.2025
Head JV Boys Basketball Coach / Varsity Assistant
Mooresville High School
06.2024 - Current
Head JV Basketball Coach / Varsity Assistant Coach
Lake Norman Christian High School
09.2023 - 03.2024
Director of Travel Basketball
Huntersville Youth Athletic Association
03.2022 - Current
HYAA Elite 2027 Basketball Coach
Huntersville Youth Athletic Association
03.2022 - Current
Warehouse Employee
SEG Systems
06.2018 - 11.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
North Mecklenburg High School
Certification -
USA Basketball Gold License
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management
University of North Carolina At Charlotte