Matt Wright, M.S.
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Experience
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Upper Valley Nighthawks
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jul 2021 - Present
Oversee game day operations and staff. Assist with player recruitment, roster development, and outreach. Oversee implementation of Synergy and Trackman player development software. Assist with Fundraising initiatives. Participate in bi-monthly NECBL Board of Director Meetings. Hire and manage interns. Coordinate with sending schools to receive applications. Assist with sponsorship solicitation and acquisition. Create team merchandise orders and designs. Oversee game day operations and staff. Assist with player recruitment, roster development, and outreach. Oversee implementation of Synergy and Trackman player development software. Assist with Fundraising initiatives. Participate in bi-monthly NECBL Board of Director Meetings. Hire and manage interns. Coordinate with sending schools to receive applications. Assist with sponsorship solicitation and acquisition. Create team merchandise orders and designs.
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Southern New Hampshire University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Admission Processing Coordinator
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Mar 2021 - Present
Retrieve and process all electronic admission requirements.Request transcripts (TRF's) on behalf of incoming applicants.Provide TRF follow-up.Process all incoming transcripts.Scanning and imaging admission documents to digital format.Track and verify all required admission documentation until file is complete and ready for evaluation.
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Graduate Academic Advisor
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Dec 2020 - Mar 2021
Provide support services with students based on student’s perceived need and knowledge of personal strengths/weaknesses.Provide creative approaches to student success.Establish cooperative and collaborative relationships with faculty, staff and students.Cultivate autonomy in students while also filling a mentorship role.
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Nashua Silver Knights
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Press Box Director
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May 2021 - Jul 2021
Oversee the successful operation of the press box and all press box staff (7 plus visiting staff). Assist with successful oversight of FCBL Network broadcast. Responsible for media relations with FCBL and other teams. Assist coaches with any advanced statistical data needs. Oversee team statistics and correct entry into Pointstreak scoring database. Assist in oversight of ChangeUp pitch count monitoring system in accordance with FCBL and NCAA pitch count restrictions. Assist with field maintenance.
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Nashua Silver Knights
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Press Box Director
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Apr 2020 - Aug 2020
2020 FCBL Championship team Oversee the successful operation of the press box and all press box staff. Assist with successful oversight of FCBL Network broadcast. Responsible for coach and player relations. Assist coaches with any advanced statistical data needs. Oversee team statistics and correct entry into Pointstreak scoring system. Responsible for composing post-game press releases for team website. Assist in oversight of ChangeUp pitch count monitoring system in accordance with FCBL pitch count restrictions. Assist with field maintenance.
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Southern Maine Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director of Baseball Operations
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Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
Responsible for day to day team operations. Prepared scouting reports on each opponent and presented for team study. Collected and broke down team analytic data.Assisted with coaching of defensive unit, specifically OF.Assisted with monitoring academic progress and creating team study halls.Met every 3 weeks with academic affairs to acquire grade reports and responsible for players getting progress reports signed by faculty.
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Assistant Baseball Coach
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Jan 2019 - Jul 2019
2019 USCAA National Tournament (6-seed)2019 YSCC Regular Season/Tournament ChampionsFirst base/outfield coach.Created practice and conditioning plans.Broke down opponent film for player study and preparation.Created opponent scouting reports.Facilitated outfield-specific group practices. Responsible for management of all program social-media accounts.
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Upper Valley Nighthawks
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant General Manager
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Dec 2018 - Jan 2020
Assist General Manager with all gameday operations. Responsible for all baseball operations related tasks. Worked with MLB scouts who attended games. Assisted coaching staff with all game charts and advanced statistics. Oversaw management and implementation of new MLB Pitch-Smart Program in accordance with the NACSB’s partnership with MLB. Responsible for player transactions and contracts. Served as team liaison and contact during road trips. Assist General Manager with all gameday operations. Responsible for all baseball operations related tasks. Worked with MLB scouts who attended games. Assisted coaching staff with all game charts and advanced statistics. Oversaw management and implementation of new MLB Pitch-Smart Program in accordance with the NACSB’s partnership with MLB. Responsible for player transactions and contracts. Served as team liaison and contact during road trips.
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Ballard-Hobart American Legion Post #36
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Ludlow, Vermont
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Baseball Program Manager/Assistant Coach
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Sep 2016 - Jan 2019
Assisted in the creation and implementation a new American Legion Baseball program. Ordered and designed all team gear and uniforms. Worked with Legion post to develop fundraising events and program strategies. Point of contact for league officials and game-assigned umpire crew. First base coach/OF coach. Assisted in the creation and implementation a new American Legion Baseball program. Ordered and designed all team gear and uniforms. Worked with Legion post to develop fundraising events and program strategies. Point of contact for league officials and game-assigned umpire crew. First base coach/OF coach.
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Springfield School District
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Springfield, Vermont
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Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
Assisted Head Coach with practice planning. Worked with position-specific groups during practice and game day, specifically defense. Worked on fundraising opportunities and team chemistry building initiatives. Assisted Head Coach with practice planning. Worked with position-specific groups during practice and game day, specifically defense. Worked on fundraising opportunities and team chemistry building initiatives.
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Springfield Parks and Recreation
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Springfield, Vermont
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Babe Ruth Baseball Coach
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Jun 2012 - Aug 2016
Organized team practices. Coordinated team travel. 2015 Vermont League Champions. Organized team practices. Coordinated team travel. 2015 Vermont League Champions.
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Healthcare Rehabilitation Svcs
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United States
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Health, Wellness & Fitness
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Residential Specialist
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Mar 2015 - Jul 2016
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Springfield School District
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Springfield, Vermont
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Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach
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Jan 2014 - Jun 2014
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Springfield School District
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Springfield, Vermont
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Middle School Football Assistant Coach
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Aug 2012 - Nov 2013
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Real Sports of Vermont
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Springfield, Vermont
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Assistant Store Manager
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Feb 2012 - Nov 2012
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Education
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University of Southern Maine
Bachelor's degree, Liberal Studies - Humanities -
Bond University
Bachelor's degree, Sport Management -
Castleton University
Master of Science - MS, Athletic Leadership