Alex Cunliffe
Recruiter & Head Coach at Crossfire Premier Soccer- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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NSCAA Advanced National Diploma
National Soccer Coaches Association of America -
NSCAA Advanced Regional Diploma
National Soccer Coaches Association of America -
NSCAA Director of Coaching Diploma
National Soccer Coaches Association of America -
NSCAA National Diploma
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NSCAA Regional Diploma
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NSCAA State Diploma
National Soccer Coaches Association of America -
USSF B License
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USSF National Youth License
United States Soccer Federation
Experience
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Crossfire Premier Soccer
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Recruiter & Head Coach
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Apr 2020 - Present
• Recruited to grow the No. 1 Soccer Club in the State of Washington across the Boys & Girls Premier Program all age groups. Required to recruit Staff, Coaches, Players, Parents & Teams across 2020-2021 in the highest level of Programming (DA, ECNL, Premier). • Secured 100% enrollment across 3 Premier Teams (60 players) within weeks of hire despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Responsible for reaching max 100% income across 3 premier teams ($150K) through prompt and professional customer… Show more • Recruited to grow the No. 1 Soccer Club in the State of Washington across the Boys & Girls Premier Program all age groups. Required to recruit Staff, Coaches, Players, Parents & Teams across 2020-2021 in the highest level of Programming (DA, ECNL, Premier). • Secured 100% enrollment across 3 Premier Teams (60 players) within weeks of hire despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Responsible for reaching max 100% income across 3 premier teams ($150K) through prompt and professional customer service. • Main point of contact for 60+ players & 100+ parents quickly responding to a minimum 50 calls/100 emails per week while managing schedules, meetings, events & training. Head coach of nationally ranked premier teams – Girls 2007A, Boys 2006A and Girls 2004A. Show less • Recruited to grow the No. 1 Soccer Club in the State of Washington across the Boys & Girls Premier Program all age groups. Required to recruit Staff, Coaches, Players, Parents & Teams across 2020-2021 in the highest level of Programming (DA, ECNL, Premier). • Secured 100% enrollment across 3 Premier Teams (60 players) within weeks of hire despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Responsible for reaching max 100% income across 3 premier teams ($150K) through prompt and professional customer… Show more • Recruited to grow the No. 1 Soccer Club in the State of Washington across the Boys & Girls Premier Program all age groups. Required to recruit Staff, Coaches, Players, Parents & Teams across 2020-2021 in the highest level of Programming (DA, ECNL, Premier). • Secured 100% enrollment across 3 Premier Teams (60 players) within weeks of hire despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Responsible for reaching max 100% income across 3 premier teams ($150K) through prompt and professional customer service. • Main point of contact for 60+ players & 100+ parents quickly responding to a minimum 50 calls/100 emails per week while managing schedules, meetings, events & training. Head coach of nationally ranked premier teams – Girls 2007A, Boys 2006A and Girls 2004A. Show less
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Director of Operations & Senior Recruiter
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May 2013 - Jan 2020
• Lead Managerial and Recruitment role for $2.5M full-service soccer organization, featuring over 3000+ annual members. Responsible for overall leadership & recruitment across the organization, managing a team of 19+ staff members, plus International Travel Tours of over 100+ customers in 2016 (England) & 2018 (Spain). • Directed all phases of new staff recruitment including; defining hiring management needs, roles & responsibility creation, job positing creation, communication with 50+… Show more • Lead Managerial and Recruitment role for $2.5M full-service soccer organization, featuring over 3000+ annual members. Responsible for overall leadership & recruitment across the organization, managing a team of 19+ staff members, plus International Travel Tours of over 100+ customers in 2016 (England) & 2018 (Spain). • Directed all phases of new staff recruitment including; defining hiring management needs, roles & responsibility creation, job positing creation, communication with 50+ candidates month to month (phone call, email, skype, zoom and face-to-face), scheduling and conducting 25+ interviews per month, coordinating national and international travel for 10+ prospective candidates, and finalizing contract offers resulting in an exceptional candidate experience, and the hiring of 4 high quality staff members (2019). • Lead program manager for the most competitive premier program within the organization; directly overseeing 950+ players, 1600+ parents, 13+ coaches & recruiters as the main point of contact. Efficiently conducted an average of 100+ phone calls and 500+ emails per week related to recruitment, strategic planning, member services and conflict resolution. • Led player recruitment every year facilitated through formal tryouts & training periods. Increased the number of Premier Teams (45 to 80) and Select Teams (4 to 16) over a 5 year-period, increasing revenue by over 40%. Hand selected and recruited high-level talent due to year on year growth/success resulting in highest number of competitive wins in organizational history. • Developed and led a ‘College Placement Program’ to provide aspiring student-athletes the opportunity to secure College Soccer Scholarship & Financial Aid. Across 5 Year Period (2014-2019) helped 45+ players secure roster spots at the Collegiate Level D1, D2, D3 and NAIA, with over $1M in scholarship support generated at some of the best schools in the country; UW, LMU, WA State etc. Show less • Lead Managerial and Recruitment role for $2.5M full-service soccer organization, featuring over 3000+ annual members. Responsible for overall leadership & recruitment across the organization, managing a team of 19+ staff members, plus International Travel Tours of over 100+ customers in 2016 (England) & 2018 (Spain). • Directed all phases of new staff recruitment including; defining hiring management needs, roles & responsibility creation, job positing creation, communication with 50+… Show more • Lead Managerial and Recruitment role for $2.5M full-service soccer organization, featuring over 3000+ annual members. Responsible for overall leadership & recruitment across the organization, managing a team of 19+ staff members, plus International Travel Tours of over 100+ customers in 2016 (England) & 2018 (Spain). • Directed all phases of new staff recruitment including; defining hiring management needs, roles & responsibility creation, job positing creation, communication with 50+ candidates month to month (phone call, email, skype, zoom and face-to-face), scheduling and conducting 25+ interviews per month, coordinating national and international travel for 10+ prospective candidates, and finalizing contract offers resulting in an exceptional candidate experience, and the hiring of 4 high quality staff members (2019). • Lead program manager for the most competitive premier program within the organization; directly overseeing 950+ players, 1600+ parents, 13+ coaches & recruiters as the main point of contact. Efficiently conducted an average of 100+ phone calls and 500+ emails per week related to recruitment, strategic planning, member services and conflict resolution. • Led player recruitment every year facilitated through formal tryouts & training periods. Increased the number of Premier Teams (45 to 80) and Select Teams (4 to 16) over a 5 year-period, increasing revenue by over 40%. Hand selected and recruited high-level talent due to year on year growth/success resulting in highest number of competitive wins in organizational history. • Developed and led a ‘College Placement Program’ to provide aspiring student-athletes the opportunity to secure College Soccer Scholarship & Financial Aid. Across 5 Year Period (2014-2019) helped 45+ players secure roster spots at the Collegiate Level D1, D2, D3 and NAIA, with over $1M in scholarship support generated at some of the best schools in the country; UW, LMU, WA State etc. Show less
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Academy Director & Senior Recruiter
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Jun 2007 - May 2013
• Director and Recruitment role for $1.8M full-service soccer organization, with over 1500+ annual members, and an exclusive International Partnership with world renown Everton Football Club of the English Premier League, Liverpool, UK. Responsible for staff & customer recruitment across the organization, managing a Team of 15+ Staff. • Directed and managed all Staff Recruitment across the US and UK; coordinating with 40+ candidates per month, scheduling and conducting 20+ interviews… Show more • Director and Recruitment role for $1.8M full-service soccer organization, with over 1500+ annual members, and an exclusive International Partnership with world renown Everton Football Club of the English Premier League, Liverpool, UK. Responsible for staff & customer recruitment across the organization, managing a Team of 15+ Staff. • Directed and managed all Staff Recruitment across the US and UK; coordinating with 40+ candidates per month, scheduling and conducting 20+ interviews, overseeing national and international travel for 10+ prospective candidates, securing 7 high-quality Staff hires (2013). • Drove player recruitment each year through formal tryouts & international training camps/travel. Increased the number of Premier Teams (25 to 40) over a 5 year-period, increasing revenue by over 35%. Secured domestic merger with FC Westchester Dev. Academy as a result (2012). • Responsible for yearly provided employee handbook, code of conduct, background checks and staff development & education. Ensured employee retention at 94% year on year, increasing full-time professional staff/roles from 9 to 16 to ensure stable & successful organizational growth. Created Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) for each individual staff member to achieve personal growth, next level certification, licensing, and future job prospects. Show less • Director and Recruitment role for $1.8M full-service soccer organization, with over 1500+ annual members, and an exclusive International Partnership with world renown Everton Football Club of the English Premier League, Liverpool, UK. Responsible for staff & customer recruitment across the organization, managing a Team of 15+ Staff. • Directed and managed all Staff Recruitment across the US and UK; coordinating with 40+ candidates per month, scheduling and conducting 20+ interviews… Show more • Director and Recruitment role for $1.8M full-service soccer organization, with over 1500+ annual members, and an exclusive International Partnership with world renown Everton Football Club of the English Premier League, Liverpool, UK. Responsible for staff & customer recruitment across the organization, managing a Team of 15+ Staff. • Directed and managed all Staff Recruitment across the US and UK; coordinating with 40+ candidates per month, scheduling and conducting 20+ interviews, overseeing national and international travel for 10+ prospective candidates, securing 7 high-quality Staff hires (2013). • Drove player recruitment each year through formal tryouts & international training camps/travel. Increased the number of Premier Teams (25 to 40) over a 5 year-period, increasing revenue by over 35%. Secured domestic merger with FC Westchester Dev. Academy as a result (2012). • Responsible for yearly provided employee handbook, code of conduct, background checks and staff development & education. Ensured employee retention at 94% year on year, increasing full-time professional staff/roles from 9 to 16 to ensure stable & successful organizational growth. Created Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) for each individual staff member to achieve personal growth, next level certification, licensing, and future job prospects. Show less
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Education
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2003 - 2007
Fairfield University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Organizational Communication & Management
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