Blaine T. Ballard
Montgomery County
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at YTH Sports in youth athlete recruitment, significantly enhancing brand visibility. Expertise in customer retention strategies and event planning drives organizational success. Strong interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills foster exceptional experiences and results through effective collaboration and leadership.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiting & Marketing Coordinator /Assistant Event Coordinator
YTH Sports / Unrivaled Sports
Morehead
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated youth athlete recruitment for national tournaments to enhance team composition.
- Managed customer relationships, resulting in improved retention rates.
- Promoted events and increased brand visibility through strategic social media campaigns.
- Developed comprehensive event timelines and schedules for efficient execution.
- Oversaw on-site operations during events, promptly addressing arising issues.
- Implemented streamlined event registration systems to enhance attendee check-in efficiency.
- Facilitated post-event evaluations to collect feedback for future improvements.
- Provided on-site support during events, assisting guests with directions and inquiries.
Operations Assistant
Eagle Trace Golf Course, Morehead State University
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained golf carts and assisted with course upkeep
- Operated front desk for customer service and tee time scheduling
- Ensured high-quality experience for athletes and guests
Construction Laborer / Equipment Operator
Ballard Construction
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Operated heavy machinery and performed manual labor
- Applied precise measurements on job sites
- Communicated with clients for project accuracy
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05-2025
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Skill Management
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Organizing
- Event planning
- Documentation and reporting
- Customer retention strategies
- Sales promotions
- Program development
- Brand development
References
- Max Hammonds, Director, YTH Sports, (606) 207-0563
- Dr. Darrin Lee Demos, Fraternity Advisor, (606) 356-9344, da.demoss@moreheadstate.edu
- Dr. Steve Chen, Sport Management Professor, (606) 776-7921, s.chen@moreheadstate.edu
Leadership And Community Engagement
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity – Zeta Zeta Chapter, 01/22–Present, Executive Board Member of nationally recognized chapter (2nd in the nation), Organized chapter events and service initiatives, Provided aid to Eastern Kentucky flood victims, Served meals to homeless during local holiday events
Timeline
Recruiting & Marketing Coordinator /Assistant Event Coordinator
YTH Sports / Unrivaled Sports
08.2024 - Current
Operations Assistant
Eagle Trace Golf Course, Morehead State University
01.2023 - 01.2024
Construction Laborer / Equipment Operator
Ballard Construction
01.2018 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sport Management
Morehead State University
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