Aaron Washington
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Erin Swales
Aaron is a reliable and positive ambassador for the Hall of Fame. He is passionate about sports and knowledgeable about the industry. He truly enjoys his work and would be an asset on any team.
Erin Swales
Aaron is a reliable and positive ambassador for the Hall of Fame. He is passionate about sports and knowledgeable about the industry. He truly enjoys his work and would be an asset on any team.
Erin Swales
Aaron is a reliable and positive ambassador for the Hall of Fame. He is passionate about sports and knowledgeable about the industry. He truly enjoys his work and would be an asset on any team.
Erin Swales
Aaron is a reliable and positive ambassador for the Hall of Fame. He is passionate about sports and knowledgeable about the industry. He truly enjoys his work and would be an asset on any team.
Credentials
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Learn Basketball Xs and Os From the Ground Up
Learn BasketballJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Sports Business Classroom Business of Basketball Virtual Experience
Sports Business ClassroomAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Content Marketing: Social Media
LinkedInAug, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Youth Sports Administrator
National Alliance For Youth SportsApr, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
CPR & AED
Cobb County GovernmentFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Deployed Services
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United States
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Professional Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Vendor Relations Specialist
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May 2023 - Present
- Develop and maintain relationships with specific vendors - Verify invoices and address discrepancies - Establish communication with vendors regarding procurement processes - Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices - Work in partnership with internal teams to ensure procurement processes are adhered to - Partner with Vendor Relationship Manager to maintaining vendor contracts and agreements - Develop and maintain relationships with specific vendors - Verify invoices and address discrepancies - Establish communication with vendors regarding procurement processes - Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices - Work in partnership with internal teams to ensure procurement processes are adhered to - Partner with Vendor Relationship Manager to maintaining vendor contracts and agreements
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VSL Talent
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United States
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Professional Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Website Manager
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Sep 2020 - Present
- Collaborate with media team and NBA executives in multiple projects in effort to develop notradeclause.com, website focused on providing detailed NBA business information - Edit and post content for distribution on social platforms such as Youtube, Twitter and Instagram over ten times per month - Manage the No Trade Clause podcast, which involves scheduling episodes, confirming guests, editing episodes, and following up with listeners through social channels - Website has been featured in high profile segments on NBA TV and in Sports Business Classroom virtual events - Communicate project plans to key stakeholders and developers and to confirm website is user-friendly, visually appealing and optimized for SEO - Assist in producing content for distribution on social platforms such as Twitter and Instagram - Prepared notes, scheduled guests, and created social media posts for studio shows hosted at 2021, 2022, and 2023 NBA Summer League events as a member of credentialed media in Las Vegas. Guests have included ESPN Insider Bobby Marks and Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith, among others Show less
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FanSided
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Paid Contributor
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Mar 2023 - Present
- Produce written content for the Miami Heat sub-brand All U Can Heat - Research statistics on a variety of sites to support article topics - Collaborate with other members of All U Can Heat team on ideas for "roundtable pieces" that include thoughts from multiple group members - Produce written content for the Miami Heat sub-brand All U Can Heat - Research statistics on a variety of sites to support article topics - Collaborate with other members of All U Can Heat team on ideas for "roundtable pieces" that include thoughts from multiple group members
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City of Cartersville
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Cartersville, Georgia, United States
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Program Coordinator
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Nov 2021 - May 2023
- Plan, organize, implement and supervise practices, games, and scrimmages for a variety of programs, such as basketball, football, and baseball for youth and adults - Assist in the evaluation of sports programs, coaches, officials, and volunteers - Establish and maintain positive relationships through continued communication with local schools, volunteers, and patrons - Serve as liaison between program instructors and recreation department - Create and modify documents containing sensitive using a variety of computer programs, such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and MyRec management database - Gather and organize program statistics and assets for sports budget planning - Assist in the purchasing of new program materials and equipment based on department needs - Maintain accurate documentation for current and upcoming activities, including registration forms, team rosters, rules, waivers, and more - Update contract labor hours worked using Excel spreadsheets and deliver for processing in a timely manner Show less
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Blue Wire
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Content Creator
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Aug 2021 - Mar 2022
Record basketball podcasts once a week and write periodic feature sports stories to be featured on the Blue Wire Twitter feed and weekly newsletter. Record basketball podcasts once a week and write periodic feature sports stories to be featured on the Blue Wire Twitter feed and weekly newsletter.
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Business Casual Basketball
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Atlanta Metropolitan Area
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Podcast Host
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2021
- Recorded NBA podcast once per week for personal brand Business Casual Basketball. Episodes feature special guests including individuals with prior NBA experience and writers from notable outlets such as The Ringer, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, and Bleacher Report - Produced content for social media distribution prior to, directly after, and in between episodes. Edit audio from each episode using Audacity software and Anchor.com website - Recorded NBA podcast once per week for personal brand Business Casual Basketball. Episodes feature special guests including individuals with prior NBA experience and writers from notable outlets such as The Ringer, The Athletic, Sports Illustrated, and Bleacher Report - Produced content for social media distribution prior to, directly after, and in between episodes. Edit audio from each episode using Audacity software and Anchor.com website
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City of Smyrna, GA Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Center Supervisor
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2021
- Oversaw and coordinated the proper maintenance of the Community Center in the absence of the Facility Manager - Ensured that the six private spaces of the Community Center are properly organized as needed for meetings, events, and activities - Coordinated supply orders, storage and distribution for on site events - Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional customer service - Supervised maintenance, repair, safety and security of facility, materials and equipment - Interacted with vendors as needed to ensure that all applicable rules and regulations are adhered to and that activities and events run as planned Show less
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Cobb County Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Recreation Supervisor
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Aug 2019 - Aug 2021
- Provided information or assistance regarding services, activities, forms, procedures, rental fees, or other issues at Jim R Miller Park - Organized/instructed/supervised assigned Recreation activities - Provided administrative support, such as entering computer data, tracking gate funds, reconciling gate revenue and ensuring funds are safely retained - Prepared facilities according to daily schedule: open and close Event Center facility - Provided information or assistance regarding services, activities, forms, procedures, rental fees, or other issues at Jim R Miller Park - Organized/instructed/supervised assigned Recreation activities - Provided administrative support, such as entering computer data, tracking gate funds, reconciling gate revenue and ensuring funds are safely retained - Prepared facilities according to daily schedule: open and close Event Center facility
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City of Marietta
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United States
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Government Administration
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200 - 300 Employee
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Recreation Leader
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Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
- Responsible for opening and closing the Franklin Gateway Sports Complex facility - Routinely interacted with users of the facility during business hours in order to establish and maintain positive relationships - Periodically traveled to five to ten local parks throughout the day to ensure cleanliness and order for guests - Performed general maintenance duties on three high tech outdoor turf fields - Answered incoming calls in office and occasionally make outbound calls to gather reservation information - Recorded and organized information of groups using the Rec 1 organizational database system Show less
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LakePoint Sports
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Court Attendant
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
- Reconfigured multipurpose athletic areas within state of the art 170,000 foot indoor sports facility to prepare for three to five recreational events per night - Performed problem solving procedures on indoor equipment for safe and efficient use - Supervised gym area during major events such as national AAU basketball tournaments and reported problem areas when needed - Reconfigured multipurpose athletic areas within state of the art 170,000 foot indoor sports facility to prepare for three to five recreational events per night - Performed problem solving procedures on indoor equipment for safe and efficient use - Supervised gym area during major events such as national AAU basketball tournaments and reported problem areas when needed
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Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fan Ambassador
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Mar 2018 - Dec 2018
- Delivered speeches on over 20 key features of the Hall, received weekly MVP award and other recognition for exceptional customer service - Facilitated group tours and executed crowd control for general public and reputable guests - Supervised quad intersection and entrance tunnel during 2018 SEC Media Days - Effectively boosted following on company Twitter and Instagram accounts alongside marketing team during Tailgate Saturdays - Acted as brand ambassador with Street Team during five activations that improved Hall ticket sales - Assisted in training new hires in company procedures and duties pertaining to each individual area of the building- topics were technological, physical, and organizational in nature Show less
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Atlanta Motor Speedway
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Intern
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2018
- Registered hundreds of regular ticket and season ticket transactions in organizational database during annual Motorama race weekend - Collaborated with event team in the development of special promotions resulting in new deals and increased revenue - Registered hundreds of regular ticket and season ticket transactions in organizational database during annual Motorama race weekend - Collaborated with event team in the development of special promotions resulting in new deals and increased revenue
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SCP Health
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Data Entry Specialist
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
- Accessed and utilized 90-120 medical logs per day in order to compile charts for review and coding - Operated two specialized medical databases to organize medical information and became proficient in all Microsoft programs - Analyzed evaluations sent in by several local hospitals for missing or incomplete processes - Accessed and utilized 90-120 medical logs per day in order to compile charts for review and coding - Operated two specialized medical databases to organize medical information and became proficient in all Microsoft programs - Analyzed evaluations sent in by several local hospitals for missing or incomplete processes
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Cobb County Government
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United States
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Government Administration
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700 & Above Employee
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Recreation Intern
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
- Contributed to the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of special events and on-going leisure programs - Utilized online registration system, and prepared attendance and registration reports, memos and correspondence - Effectively monitored and interacted with dozens of patrons to maintain a safe and healthy environment - Successfully created several flyers, brochures, and other promotional materials that raised awareness for county events such as summer camps - Streamlined online traffic by monitoring and amending department social media site(s) Show less
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Georgia Tech Athletic Hospitality
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Atlanta, Georgia
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Floor Captain
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Aug 2016 - Dec 2016
- Assessed the condition of suites before, during, and after games to ensure guests needs are taken care of - Assisted premium seating patrons with any questions or problems they may have had - Reported to managers regularly to update status of suite areas and report any complications - Took inventory of alcoholic beverages and other items following games along with other team members - Monitored three other staff members on the floor during games to assign tasks - Assessed the condition of suites before, during, and after games to ensure guests needs are taken care of - Assisted premium seating patrons with any questions or problems they may have had - Reported to managers regularly to update status of suite areas and report any complications - Took inventory of alcoholic beverages and other items following games along with other team members - Monitored three other staff members on the floor during games to assign tasks
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Publix Super Markets
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Front Service Clerk/Cashier
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Jul 2013 - Apr 2014
- Stocked shelves, assisting customers with products, checked out customers, provided customers with grocery carry-out service, and keeping the store clean both in front and in the back - Loaded groceries and performed carryout for customers - Organized inventory and restocked items when necessary - Checked out customers at register and handle/organize cash inventory - Fulfilled various needs of customers on day to day basis and answered any questions they may have had Show less
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Sports Management -
2020 - 2020
Sports Business Classroom
NBA Salary Cap, Scouting/Analytics, Media -
2012 - 2014
Georgia State University Perimeter College
Associate's degree, General Studies
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