Oct. 12, 2009
TYLER ROCKEY
27 Audubon Lane, Flagler Beach, FL 32316
386-503-1664 or 386-439-7675
T91884@ufl.edu
Athletics Professional
MANAGEMENT ~ COACHING~ COMMUNICATIONS/PUBLIC RELATIONS
Results-focused Professional with expertise in numerous facets of the Sports and Athletics Arena with several years of experience eager to contribute to the success of a progressive organization.
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Strong technical background with the ability to work independently on multiple projects, including marketing, public relations, and operations.
Excel in defining and implementing procedures and planning systems that boost productivity, efficiency and quality of work.
Possess excellent customer service skills, verbal and writing abilities, and above all punctuality as evidenced by completion of all tasks on time and on budget.
Competent leader and mentor who is able to create a team environment, including building collaborative relationships, training peers to perform at maximum efficiency, and the capacity to form cross-functional coalitions in order to ensure knowledge is shared across departmental lines.
Consistently focus on ensuring development of high-standard operations protocols.
Proven ability to adapt strong safety and technical skills to diverse organization needs.
Technology savvy and proficient in multiple software applications and hardware systems, including MS Office Suite.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER TRACK
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Elected to Boys State by the American Legion and served as a delegate.
- Nominated Bright Future Scholar.
- Elected Captain of the Lacrosse Team in high school.
- Achieved first place photography award (single picture).
- Achieved first place flag football intramural team (coached and played).
ASSISTANT COACH
Oak Hill High School Varsity Lacrosse Team
2008-2009
Turned a 4 win, 10 loss team into an 11 win, 3 loss team in one season;
Earned "Coaching Staff of the Year Award";
Moved through the district tournament to play in regional state tournament for first time in 4 years.
ANALYST AND STATISTICIAN
Philadelphia 76ers
2008-2008
Recorded stats for all individual players and total team stats for all NBA teams in the 2008 season.
Created NBA yearbook chronicling players, teams, coaches, and NBA history (published yearly).
Assisted with distribution and totaling of All-Star ballots for the NBA all-star game.
Coordinated game day voting and tallying systems during regular season.
Worked closely with the marketing department during game day promotions and community events.
Passed out NBA schedules and brochures to local businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Assisted with merchandise distribution to local fans and supporters of the 76ers.
Earlier Experience
TALENT SCOUT
Friday Night Lights (Gatorcountry.com)
Effectively collected data on potentially viable players to determine top prospects and conveyed this data to all relevant parties.
PITCHING COACH
Gainesville Little League
Main responsibilities included ensuring proper form and body mechanics as well as proper warm up techniques for players.
INTERNSHIPS
Full semester working under Harvey Pollack with the Philadelphia 76ers, completing statistical analysis and play by play analysis.
Worked game day operations of Flyers and 76ers. (Flyer/ballot distribution/customer assistance/All-Star voting).
100 hours Unpaid Assistant coach of high school varsity lacrosse team. Later hired as a full time, paid coach for the next season
EDUCATION
B.S. - Sports Management, University of Florida
Minor - Business Administration
Certification - First Aid/CPR
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES
Member - Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Flagler Palm Coast High School
Member - Photography Club, Flagler Palm Coast High School, Art Department
Member - Youth Fellowship, Palm Coast United Methodist Church
Cross-Country
Lacrosse (coaching and playing)
Intramural sports at University of Florida
Indoor soccer
Men's 4 on 4 flag football
Men's softball
Snow skiing
PRESENTATIONS
Business Plan: Creating a new MLS soccer team/organization. Complete financial analysis, SWOT, advertisements/flyers, organizational charts, and job descriptions.
Digital Art Portfolio: Includes photography and pencil drawings.
PCL/ACL/MCL reconstruction and rehabilitation
"Exercising and Healthy Eating" presentation.
