Louis Brooks
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Experience
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Evolution Lacrosse Academy
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sports Coach
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Oct 2022 - Present
• Coach to high level lacrosse players ages 11-18 • Promote and implement training plans that develop fundamental skills and a thorough understanding of the game • Analyze player ability and provide clear, detailed feedback tailored to their needs • Teach and execute defensive skills, including: communication, coordination, technique, slide packages, and understanding + adapting to offensive strategies • Create a welcoming, inclusive culture within the teams, parents, and staff • Coach to high level lacrosse players ages 11-18 • Promote and implement training plans that develop fundamental skills and a thorough understanding of the game • Analyze player ability and provide clear, detailed feedback tailored to their needs • Teach and execute defensive skills, including: communication, coordination, technique, slide packages, and understanding + adapting to offensive strategies • Create a welcoming, inclusive culture within the teams, parents, and staff
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Nutey High School
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New Jersey, United States
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Assistant Lacrosse Coach
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Mar 2022 - Present
• Defensive Coordinator, Goalie, and Face-off coach • Defensive Coordinator, Goalie, and Face-off coach
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Zinburger Wine and Burger Bar
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Server/Bartender
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Mar 2017 - Mar 2020
• Proven ability to generate new business by delivering exceptional customer service and creating long-lasting relationships with guests and teammates • Manage nightly team of 6-10 members: assign shift duties, brief team on important information, maximize efficiency between kitchen/management/front of house staff• Drive sales through menu expertise and clear communication • Thrive in a multi-lingual, high-stress/fast paced environment, and heavily relied upon to train new team members • Consistently praised by guests, management, and teammates for exemplary character, communication, dependability, and positive energy Show less
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Key Hourly Manager
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May 2018 - Feb 2019
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New Restaurant Opener - Front of House Trainer
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Aug 2018 - Sep 2018
• Built self-sufficient team of 150+ members through hands-on training and presentations to demonstrate superior skill and deliver exceptional customer service • Taught sales techniques & verbal/nonverbal communication with dual objective of guest satisfaction/retention & word of mouth marketing • Created training guides, schedules, and performance reports to optimize team efficiency • Supported marketing objectives with one on one interactions with clients, corporate heads, and guests• Focussed on: performing with integrity, discipline, and passion Show less
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University of Delaware
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Social Media Coordinator
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Oct 2014 - May 2016
• Created, posted, and curated engaging content across official university social media accounts• Covered Division-I live sporting events, including: interviewing players and coaches, live tweeting, and taking pictures/videos• Researched social media trends to remain competitive within college market. Studied strategies & content of schools with high quality social media presence• Worked directly with head of Comm. Dept. to create unique University social media voice and advocate the implementation of social media by academic/athletic programs Show less
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Blue Hen Ambassador
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Sep 2014 - May 2016
• Conducted tours of campus to prospective students and families by welcoming them, providing detailed information, answering questions, and ensuring an overwhelmingly positive experience • Acted as University leader and professional that directly contributed in securing higher retention of accepted students, and an increase in applications
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Orientation Leader
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Dec 2013 - Sep 2014
• Served as academic, social, and cultural expert of the University of Delaware to accelerate the acclimation of new students • Acted as point of contact to 10,000+ students and guests by facilitating discussions, presenting academic opportunities, and forming interpersonal connections • Created inclusive culture where questions, experiences, and personal authenticity could thrive• Assisted in event planning, hosted question panels to 300+ people, and facilitated group ice-breaking games • Encouraged students to believe in themselves, their values, in possibility, and in the attainment of their limitless potential • Poured relentless positive, passionate, and creative energy into every hour of the day Show less
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Nutley Lacrosse
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Nutley, NJ
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Volunteer Lacrosse Coach
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Aug 2015 - Sep 2015
• Worked with kids of all ages, especially first-time players, instilling excitement toward learning lacrosse • Developed, planned, and executed drills that established foundation of basic skills and rules of the game • Created fun & inclusive environment that values questions, perseverance, and respect • Collaborated alongside team of coaches to secure high participation rates and promote future growth of township lacrosse program • Designed group games & drills that allowed kids to practice new skills, grow self-confidence, be creative, meet new friends, and build a strong team-mindset • Provided both large group and individual instruction, ensured no child was left out Show less
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World Finer Foods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Marketing Intern
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Jan 2013 - Feb 2014
• Conducted informative and engaging live product-demos to industry professionals, prospective clients, vendors, and guests at annual Fancy Food Show in NYC • Worked alongside marketing and sales teams to study client brands, how to build and execute business plans, and learn the market landscape • Developed working knowledge of client brands, updated company website, and provided data entry support • Analyzed sales reports, invoices, and inventory. • Conducted informative and engaging live product-demos to industry professionals, prospective clients, vendors, and guests at annual Fancy Food Show in NYC • Worked alongside marketing and sales teams to study client brands, how to build and execute business plans, and learn the market landscape • Developed working knowledge of client brands, updated company website, and provided data entry support • Analyzed sales reports, invoices, and inventory.
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YMCA of Montclair
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Certified Lifeguard
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2009 - 2011
• Selected as team member for exceptional academic and physical performance, superb communication skill, demonstration of character, & ability to work calmly under pressure• Trained to provide immediate emergency care & treatment in both team & individual scenarios • Coordinate daily/weekly pool schedules for patrons, camps, and private/group instruction• Served as liaison between patrons & management• CPR, First-Aid, Lifeguard & A.E.D. certified
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Swim Instructor
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2009 - 2011
• Instructed Children Ages 3 - 13• Provided safe, comprehensible instruction to develop skills & increase water confidence • Created lesson plans to provide clear goals, assess students, provide feedback, and maximize success • Taught with encouragement, enthusiasm, & positive reinforcement• Focused on conquering fear with fun, and tackling challenges with a smile (and a floaty jet-pack!)
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State Farm
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United States
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Insurance
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700 & Above Employee
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Administrative Assistant
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2009 - 2010
• Screened maintenance calls & connected customers to licensed agents • Communicated customer & visitor messages to staff • Responsible for document scanning, filing, and office organization • Screened maintenance calls & connected customers to licensed agents • Communicated customer & visitor messages to staff • Responsible for document scanning, filing, and office organization
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Education
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University of Delaware
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication and Media Studies -
Nutley High School