Jamaal REIFER
Ebenezer, St. Philip, Barbados
Summary
Attentive, highly organized and detail-oriented individual with over 20 years sporting experience across various sectors in sports. Committed to providing excellent service and increasing sports participation in schools, clubs and communities. Experienced in sporting projects, budget management and client engagement. Energetic professional experienced in teamwork, promoting leadership, decision-making and good judgment. Organized and dependable who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Special focus on planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various sporting departments. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous improvement.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athletic Director
CeeVisionSports
01.2017 - Current
- Delivered strategic and visionary leadership to sports academy.
- Developed comprehensive plan for sports academy student roll of 160 students that supported and aligned with mission and vision of company.
- Implemented coaching curriculum for the teaching and instruction of 7 sports within the academy.
- Developed and implemented Physical Education program for 5 private schools and 2 homeschools.
- Used critical thinking to identify problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Managed team of 18 employees, overseeing hiring, training, and professional growth of employees.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Paired individuals to achieve best fit for athletic and academic programs.
- Built trust with stakeholders, parents, athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
Teacher (Head of Department - Physical Education)
Ministry of Education
09.2002 - 09.2021
- Conferred with educators to identify current classroom concerns and diversify instructional strategies.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.
- Arranged materials and instructional plans to implement immersive activities delving into physical education & sport concepts.
- Set objectives for instructional quality and result benchmarks for students.
- Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
- Planned, formulated and assessed goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards.
- Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports and safety.
- Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
Aganar Institutional Coordinator
Partners of the Americas
09.2012 - 06.2019
- Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels for at risk students.
- Identified risk and resiliency factors within individual youth, peer group, family, school and community and developed strategies for intervention.
- Used data to monitor students' progress and recommend solutions for improvement.
- Collaborated with teachers to define intended objectives and analyze progress.
- Provide students with ability to gain technical skills and prerequisites needed for employment.
- Developed new student orientation programs to build excitement about A'ganar Program.
Sport Analyst
Interactive Sport
01.2009 - 12.2012
- Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Manage and monitor risk of worldwide sporting events.
- Ensure clients receive quality service and clear communication lines.
Education
Master of Science - Tourism & Sport Management (Distinction)
University of The West Indies
Cave Hill Campus08.2021
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Barbados Commuinity College
Howell's Cross Road, St. Michael, Barbados07.2018
Skills
- Sports Management
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Project Planning
- Project Management
- Client Relationships
- Program Operations
- Service Delivery
- Critical Thinking
- Complex Problem-Solving
Certification
- Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies
- Diploma in Physical Fitness
- Diploma in Sports Coaching
- Certificate in Sport Marketing Fundamentals
- Certificate in Sport & Exercise Psychology
- First Aid & AED Certified
- ITTF/PTTF Table Tennis – Certified Level 1 Coach
- NCCP Canadian Coaching Certification – Certified Level 1 & Level 2 Coach
- ITTF Competition Manager
Timeline
Athletic Director
CeeVisionSports
01.2017 - Current
Aganar Institutional Coordinator
Partners of the Americas
09.2012 - 06.2019
Sport Analyst
Interactive Sport
01.2009 - 12.2012
Teacher (Head of Department - Physical Education)
Ministry of Education
09.2002 - 09.2021
Master of Science - Tourism & Sport Management (Distinction)
University of The West Indies
Bachelor of Education - Physical Education
Barbados Commuinity College
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