Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Coach
Marvin Ridge High School
Waxhaw, North Carolina
01.2017 - Current
Head Defensive Line Coach for High School and J.V
Developed current athletes both on and off the field
Real Estate Agent and Broker
Yaffe Team Realty, Emerald Bay, Peters & Associates and Sycamore Properties, Team Douglas Properties
Charlotte, NC
01.2003 - 04.2005
Company Overview: Licensed broker in North Carolina and South Carolina with Real Estate experience in land sales and development, property management and luxury home sales
Formerly licensed in the state of Maryland
Represent buyers and sellers in real estate transactions including home rentals, land purchases and home sales
Work with private investors to identify properties that meet rigorous criteria within their financial matrix to maximize return on investments
Licensed broker in North Carolina and South Carolina with Real Estate experience in land sales and development, property management and luxury home sales
Formerly licensed in Maryland
Negotiated, facilitated, and managed real estate transactions.
Consulted with homeowners on appropriate listing prices based on extensive comparative market analysis, resulting in faster sales and satisfied clients.
Principal
Carolina Sports Consulting
Charlotte , NC
01.2013 - 01.2014
Responsible for site location, lease approval, and managing the budgets for 3 Chiropractic clinics
Supervised staff and negotiated salaries
Responsible for inventory, marketing, and payroll
Developed internal controls to increase profits, yielding positive cash for the clinics
Expedited accounts receivable and worked with insurance companies to maximize payments on claims
Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to foster trust, collaboration, and commitment to shared goals.
Player and Captain
National Football League
01.1999 - 01.2011
Played 12 years as professional football player for National Football League
Represented teams in community, at charity functions and volunteered hundreds of hours to charitable organizations
Voted team captain and position captain where I represented players in my position and the overall team
Selected to Players Council, an organization formed to represent players’ concerns and issues with the front office and coaching staff
Voted Ed Block Courage Award winner, honor given to players overcoming odds on and off the field
Utilized physical resilience and mental fortitude to earn roster spot on Baltimore Ravens
Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication, and visualization.
Developed strong communication skills within the team, fostering a positive atmosphere and promoting teamwork.
Promoted a culture of respect among teammates by enforcing rules regarding conduct both on and off the fieldcourticeetc.
Host
49ers Playbook, New York Jets Radio, NFL Sirius
01.2006 - 01.2007
Currently produce and host weekly NFL re-cap radio show on Blog Talk Sports Radio
Responsibilities include developing interactive content, statistical research and enlisting guests for weekly show
Manage technical aspects of hosting show including launching radio program online, screening and connecting live callers
Provide football expertise and viewpoint of a professional NFL player while engaging live studio audiences
Ensuring the dynamics and interaction between show co-host was lively and professional
Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
Founder
Defensive Performance Academy
Charlotte , NC
02.2024 - Current
Develop workout plans for athletes
Communicate with athletes on what they need to do to get better
We trained Defensive Lineman, Defensive Backs, and Line Backers
Speed and Agility
Strength
Organize recovery session for athletes
Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
Achieved long-term sustainability for the organization through responsible decision-making processes grounded in ethics.
Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
Contractor
FedEx
Fort Mill , SC
02.2018 - 03.2020
Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
Reduced client complaints by implementing a more effective customer service strategy.
Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
Trained new team members to apply best coding best practices and proper use of development tools.
Education
Broadcast Boot Camp - Communications/Broadcast
ESPN
New Jersey
01.2008 - 02.2008
NFL Entrepreneurial Program - Entrepreneurial Studies