Katie Hamilton
Sault Ste. Marie,ontario
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Head Women's Basketball Coach with a proven track record at Algoma University, excelling in recruitment strategies and community engagement. Adept at fostering team culture and managing budgets, I effectively led fundraising initiatives, enhancing program support and visibility while inspiring athletes to achieve their best.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Algoma University
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
04.2023 - Current
- Organized recruitment efforts to attract talented athletes to the program.
- Developed practice plans to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Conducted player evaluations to assess strengths and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated game strategies and adjustments during competitions.
- Managed travel logistics for team competitions and events.
- Fostered a positive team culture through effective communication and support.
- Collaborated with athletic department staff on compliance and eligibility requirements.
- Built strong media and community relationships through positive interaction and communication in support of sports program.
- Collaborated with team boosters to promote fundraising and program support.
- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
- Engaged with the community through outreach programs, clinics, and promotional events.
- Established performance metrics and conducted regular evaluations to track progress and make necessary adjustments.
- Utilized technology and software for game analysis, strategy development, and player feedback.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Nipissing University
North Bay, Ontario
06.2017 - 01.2022
- Organized recruitment efforts to attract talented athletes to the program.
- Conducted player evaluations to assess strengths and areas for improvement.
- Managed travel logistics for team competitions and events.
- Motivated and encouraged student athletes to make best effort during practices and games.
- Observed health and safety guidelines and protocols during practice sessions and game to help players avoid injuries.
- Collaborated with team boosters to promote fundraising and program support.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
- Attended events of prospective players, met with families, and presented recruitment proposals.
- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
- Engaged with the community through outreach programs, clinics, and promotional events.
- Managed assistant coaches and support staff, delegating tasks and responsibilities effectively.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Managed program budget, checking funds remaining, spending and money raised.
Executive and Technical Director
Basketball Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
03.2014 - 05.2017
- Developed strategic plans to enhance organizational efficiency and growth.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders to align on business objectives.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance staff skills and knowledge.
- Established relationships with key partners and vendors to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Generated reports detailing progress towards organizational targets.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Prepared budgets for upcoming projects based on anticipated costs associated with labor, materials, rentals and other expenses.
- Researched new technologies that could be integrated into existing systems.
Head Coach and Athletics Customer Assistant
Sault College
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
01.2011 - 02.2014
- Developed training programs to enhance player skills and teamwork.
- Coordinated logistics for travel, equipment, and scheduling events.
- Mentored assistant coaches to ensure consistent training methods.
- Maintained positive relationships between players, coaches, parents, administrators.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, review strategy, motivate players.
- Monitored academic progress of student-athletes to ensure they remain eligible to compete.
- Coordinated fundraising events to raise money for sports equipment and travel expenses.
- Developed relationships with alumni and other stakeholders within the community.
- Drafted budgets for equipment purchases or other needs pertaining to the team's operations.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
Multiple Sport Executive Director
Sport PEI
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and community engagement.
- Developed partnerships with local sports organizations to promote active lifestyles and participation.
- Oversaw budget management to ensure financial sustainability and responsible resource allocation.
- Coordinated staff training programs to improve skills and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Implemented marketing strategies to increase visibility of programs and services offered by Sport PEI.
- Facilitated board meetings to discuss goals, policies, and future directions for the organization.
- Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback and align programs with community needs and interests.
- Managed grant applications and funding proposals to support sports development initiatives across the province.
- Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, donors, sponsors, partners, and community leaders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown04-2007
Skills
- Event coordination
- Logistics management
- Fundraising strategies
- Recruitment strategies
- Budget management
- Community engagement
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Program development
- Media relations
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Performance evaluation
- Marketing
- Sponsorship acquisition
- Strong organization
- Creativity and innovation
- Strong teamwork
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Time management
- Social media
Certification
- mental health first aid
- Safe Space trained
- ASIST trained (applied suicide Intervention skills training)
- currently a member of the Algoma University Mental Health Working Group
Timeline
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Algoma University
04.2023 - Current
Head Women's Basketball Coach
Nipissing University
06.2017 - 01.2022
Executive and Technical Director
Basketball Prince Edward Island
03.2014 - 05.2017
Head Coach and Athletics Customer Assistant
Sault College
01.2011 - 02.2014
Multiple Sport Executive Director
Sport PEI
01.2008 - 03.2010
Bachelor of Arts - English And Sociology
University of Prince Edward Island
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