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William Phillips

Pasadena

Summary

Resourceful and driven professional with a demonstrated commitment to operational excellence, intellectual curiosity, and continuous growth. Known for bringing structure to ambiguity, delivering consistent results in autonomous settings, and contributing meaningfully to collaborative teams across time zones. Adept at balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day execution, and at leveraging digital tools to streamline communication, improve workflows, and support evolving team priorities. Guided by a growth mindset and an ethic of integrity, with a focus on adding value in fast-moving, high-trust environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Department Recruiting Coordinator

Providence Christian College
Pasadena
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Acted as the liaison between the athletic department and admissions, helping streamline recruiting efforts across all departments.
  • Helped grow overall enrollment by supporting coaches in finding students who were strong fits academically, athletically, and culturally.
  • Worked closely with coaches to design recruiting plans, manage prospect spreadsheets, and coordinate communication with prospective students and families.
  • Maintained accurate records and tracked applicant progress using internal systems and spreadsheets, keeping everything organized and moving on schedule.
  • Managed visit coordination, travel planning, and event logistics for prospective student-athletes, delivering a welcoming and organized experience.
  • Communicated daily with admissions counselors, financial aid, and the Director of Enrollment to ensure students got timely, clear information.
  • Took initiative to improve internal workflows, build trust with team members, and support broader enrollment goals for the college.

Assistant Baseball Coach | Recruiting Coordinator

Providence Christian College
Pasadena
09.2019 - 07.2025
  • Directed all recruiting efforts, building relationships with high schools, junior colleges, and four-year programs; brought in recruiting classes that addressed both athletic and academic fit.
  • Successfully recruited 78 student-athletes over four years, directly responsible for:
  • 2024: 19 new players.
  • 2023: 14 new players.
  • 2022: 18 new players.
  • 2021: 27 new players.
  • Accounted for 33% to 36% of all new student enrollment at the college during this period, a key contributor to both roster building and institutional growth.
  • Coached and developed 2 Cal Pac Gold Glove winners, and 8 All-Conference selections.
  • 4 First Team, 1 Second Team, 3 Honorable Mentions.
  • Served as outfield and first base coach, responsible for developing defensive skills, positioning, and baserunning fundamentals.
  • Ran daily practice segments with a focus on defensive execution, live reads, team defense, and situational work.
  • Created individualized development plans to advance player performance in all phases.
  • Managed in-game responsibilities: defensive alignments, scouting reports, and baserunning strategy.
  • Acted as an academic advisor for the team: ran grade checks, coordinated with faculty, and ensured player eligibility.
  • Worked closely with admissions and financial aid on recruit onboarding, ensuring a smooth process from initial contact through enrollment.
  • Assisted with travel coordination, equipment, fundraising, budgeting, and facility scheduling; ensured the program operated efficiently and within department guidelines.
  • Played a key role in shaping a team culture built on discipline, accountability, and representing the college with integrity.

Director of Operations and Video Analysis

Providence Christian College
Pasadena
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Played a key role in optimizing internal workflows, allowing the coaching staff to focus more on player development and team culture.
  • Managed day-to-day operations for the baseball program, including scheduling, travel planning, game-day logistics, and budget oversight, ensuring smooth, efficient execution with limited resources.
  • Coordinated field usage, facility access, team meals, and equipment needs, while balancing college-wide scheduling priorities.
  • Handled all video responsibilities, including filming, editing, and breakdowns for player development, and recruiting film.
  • Created systems to organize recruiting and game footage, making it easier for coaches to access content, and track player development over time.
  • Supported team compliance efforts and ensured documentation met both institutional and conference standards.
  • Took initiative to improve small things that had a big impact—from streamlining travel logistics to simplifying the way video was shared and used.

Undergraduate Assistant Coach

Providence Christian College
Pasadena
08.2017 - 05.2018
  • Assisted the coaching staff with daily player development drills, focusing on fundamentals, defensive reps, and position-specific work.
  • Helped run organized, high-tempo practices by setting up drills, managing equipment, and tracking player reps and progress.
  • Provided one-on-one support to players during early work and individual skills sessions.
  • Observed and learned team systems while supporting the coaching staff with pre-practice prep and post-practice breakdowns.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

Providence Christian College
Pasadena, CA
12-2019

Skills

  • Excellent communicator and motivational leader
  • Strong work ethic, with a dedication to continuous improvement
  • Strategic communication and professional writing
  • Self-directed problem-solving
  • Initiative and accountability in autonomous roles
  • Effective communication and teamwork abilities
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines consistently
  • Detail-oriented
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Certification

  • CPR & AED Certified

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Department Recruiting Coordinator

Providence Christian College
07.2024 - 07.2025

Assistant Baseball Coach | Recruiting Coordinator

Providence Christian College
09.2019 - 07.2025

Director of Operations and Video Analysis

Providence Christian College
08.2018 - 09.2019

Undergraduate Assistant Coach

Providence Christian College
08.2017 - 05.2018

Bachelor of Arts - English

Providence Christian College
William Phillips