Deandre Ortiz
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Above The Rim Elite
03.2023 - Current
- Established and directed a club basketball program in 2023 for low-income student-athletes and oversaw all aspects of program operations, including coaching, travel arrangements, budget management, meal provisions, fundraising initiatives, and college recruitment assistance
- Expanded program size four times in second year of operation to over 40 athletes through increased funding and interest from student-athletes
- Competed against and defeated programs in the EYBL, 3SSB, UAA, and PRO16 (Puma)
- Mentored and coached multiple student-athletes who secured full scholarship offers from universities and independent schools of all levels, notably including Harvard and Yale
Founder & Director
Aspire to Inspire Inc.
09.2022 - Current
- Established and led an educational program in 2022 that provided comprehensive support encompassing academic, athletic, and networking assistance to disadvantaged youth
- Developed and implemented tailored mentorship and tutoring programs to facilitate access to prep school and college opportunities for students
- Successfully guided 10 student-athletes to secure over $600,000 in financial aid during the inaugural year of program operation (2022-23) and over 1 million dollars through first two years
Associate Director
Above The Rim Training
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Trained over 300 student-athletes in basketball since 2020, including over 50 that have played at the division one and professional levels
- Assisted in the player development of numerous 4 and 5 star recruits including Alex Karaban, Kur Teng, Kayvaun Mulready, and more
- Helped organize and lead two basketball camps in the summers of 2021, 2022, and 2023 for nearly 100 players each year
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
Occidental College
02.2022 - Current
- Worked closely with the President of Occidental College to establish effective restorative justice policies
- Served as a bridge between the student body and administration
- Communicated with community members and student leaders to assess concerns or current issues and identify corrective measures
POLICY INTERN
Southern CA Association Of Nonprofit Housing
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Researched and recorded data and statistics necessary to document the needs of homeless citizens in southern California
- Wrote support letters to local and state level politicians to help pass legislature beneficial to homeless citizens
- Phone banked and raised funds for local ballot initiatives
- Communicated effectively with staff members of real estate, community organizing, and policy departments.
SENIOR INTERN
Massachusetts State Senate
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Focused on strategic communications and COVID19 vaccine outreach to district's most vulnerable populations
- Produced dozens of pieces of digital media, translated office communications to Spanish, and led efforts to vaccinate and build bridge of trust with communities of color in district
- Attended and took part in multiple events and meetings that consisted of but were not limited to state representatives, mayors, city council members, presidents of universities, sheriffs, police chiefs, and other state senators
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets and produced timely reports
- Interacted with constituents by phone, email or in-person daily to provide information.
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Above The Rim Training
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Oversaw all academic affairs of student-athletes at Above The Rim Training
- Tutored children in first through twelfth grade in program while helping them deal with their academic responsibilities throughout year where their instruction largely took place remotely
- Wrote multiple letters of recommendation for student-athletes within program that applied to private schools, boarding schools, colleges, and universities across the country in hopes of receiving quality education.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Black Studies ; Politics
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA05.2024
Skills
- Program Management
- Data Research and Analysis
- Community Engagement
- Event Coordination
- Microsoft Excel
- Interpersonal Skills
- Adobe Photoshop
- Coaching
Accomplishments
- Barack Obama Scholar (2022-2024)
- McDonald's All-American Game Nominee (2020)
- Cum Laude
- Honor Board Juror
Timeline
Director
Above The Rim Elite
03.2023 - Current
Founder & Director
Aspire to Inspire Inc.
09.2022 - Current
POLICY INTERN
Southern CA Association Of Nonprofit Housing
06.2022 - 08.2022
COMMUNITY LIAISON OFFICER
Occidental College
02.2022 - Current
SENIOR INTERN
Massachusetts State Senate
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate Director
Above The Rim Training
08.2020 - 01.2024
DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT
Above The Rim Training
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Black Studies ; Politics
Occidental College
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