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Overview
Work History
Education
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Websites
Awardsandinterests
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Marques L. Douglas

Defense Coaching Job
Waxhaw,NC

Summary

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

Harvard Business School
Boston, MA
04.2006 - 05.2006

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

Howard University
Washington, DC
08.1995 - 05.1999

Skills

  • Communication

  • Business Development

  • Negotiation

  • Sales

  • Oral Presentation

  • Team Leadership

  • Entrepreneurship

  • Business Management

  • Business Operations

Team motivation

Team development

Websites

Awardsandinterests

  • Howard University Sports Hall of Fame
  • Guilford County Sports Hall of Fame
  • Dudley High School Sports Hall of Fame
  • Baltimore Ravens Ed Block Courage Award Winner
  • New Orleans Saints Outstanding Speaker Award
  • Inaugural Buffalo Soldier Award (HU)
  • Football All-American (HU)
  • Football All-Conference (HU)
  • Dudley High School Hall of Fame
  • Guilford County Sport Hall of Fame
  • Commencement Speaker for 49ers Charter School and Deer Park Middle School

Timeline

Founder

Defensive Performance Academy
02.2024 - Current

Contractor

FedEx
02.2018 - 03.2020

Coach

Marvin Ridge High School
01.2017 - Current

Principal

Carolina Sports Consulting
01.2013 - 01.2014

Broadcast Boot Camp - Communications/Broadcast

ESPN
01.2008 - 02.2008

NFL Entrepreneurial Program - Entrepreneurial Studies

Harvard Business School
04.2006 - 05.2006

Host

49ers Playbook, New York Jets Radio, NFL Sirius
01.2006 - 01.2007

Real Estate Agent and Broker

Yaffe Team Realty, Emerald Bay, Peters & Associates and Sycamore Properties, Team Douglas Properties
01.2003 - 04.2005

Player and Captain

National Football League
01.1999 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Science - Human Development

Howard University
08.1995 - 05.1999
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