Anthony Wade Email & Phone Number

Hartford, Ct, Us

• Efficiently manage organizational operations, supporting the Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) with projects, events, and communications.• Manage the CDEIO’s schedule, travel, emails, and meetings.• Coordinate meetings, track actions items, offer insight and feedback.• Utilize organizational skills, critical thinking, and proactive planning to manage multiple priorities.• Coordinate and execute external partnership events and conferences.• Support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) membership reporting, badging, and external surveys.• Gather, prepare, and provide meeting materials – i.e., agendas and pre-reads.• Ownership and oversight of department budgets including ERGs.• Process vendor invoices and payments in Coupa procurement system.• Partner and contribute to effective communication plans to ensure widespread dissemination.• Proficient in hybrid team interaction technology utilizing Microsoft Office suite applications.• Manage confidential information while ensuring compliance with company policies.• Act as a delegate/proxy for leadership – i.e., OOO, Workday, PeopleSoft expense approvals.• Provide HR support, manage SharePoint sites, distribution lists, and reporting.• Skilled in project management within a large workforce.• Develop and organize employee engagement programs and events. • Assist senior leadership in development planning by tracking learning goals and surveys.• Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and building collaborative relationships as a continuous learner.

Hartford, Ct, Us

Orlando, Florida, Us

Essential Duties to Head Coach and Player DevelopmentFour seasons of experience working day-to-day with coaching staff, players and operations staff.Managed and executed travel needs for Head Coach, coaching staff, players and training staff bothin season and during the off season.Established rapport and maintained relationships with Owners, Magic Leadership and staff, RDV Corporation, NBA League contacts, players and player representatives.Served as a representative between Coaches Association, Players Association, NBA Player Development and NBA Basketball Operations Department.Responsible for budget reconciliation for coaches and staff corporate card balances as well as family services.Player and Family ServicesAssisted in the coordination of player and coaches relocation.Assisted in organizing temporary and permanent living arrangements for players and coaches.Coordinated travel and transportation arrangements.Worked in conjunction with Communication staff and the Office of CEO on approved player appearances. Game Night Initiated and hosted preseason meet and greet for wives and significant others.Managed all food and beverage, parking, credentials, and ticketing services for coaches, players, and basketball operations family members in average of 50 individuals on a nightly game basis.Authorized to hire, discipline and recommend termination for game night staff.Maintained a detail list of ticket locations for Basketball Operations for security needs.Orlando Magic Summer LeaguePlanned and managed Summer League set up process with administrative staff and Basketball Operations.Handled all logistics regarding food and beverage needs – following budget guidelines and negotiated best price point and options.Hired and managed part time staff to assist with Summer League.Coordinated and managed team travel and all logistics.Arranged and administered credentialing services for NBA personnel.Provided support to coaching staff as needed.

Lisle, Illinois, Us

Executed Business Development and Customer Relations Management (CRM) strategies.Planned, organized and coordinated day-to-day operations of the Junior Bulls youth camp programs.Identified and maintained relationships with clients/guests and directed them to the appropriate service and product.Ensured and maintained constant communication with all guests and outside vendors.Assisted and was responsible for the preparation of the yearly budget process.Coached as well as coordinated player development as Director of Bulls Premier boys’ amateur basketball.Negotiated the procurement of all equipment and supplies.Coordinated multiple projects in an effective and efficient manner meeting all deadlines.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Planned and participated in various events related to community and national brand initiatives and public relations programming.Handled over 200 daily silent auction and special request donations.Managed several Food Drives with Greater Chicago Food Depositary.Coordinated with Habitat for Humanity for the Martin Luther King Jr. service day program.Managed the In-Game CR Merchandise Sales and Auction table.Coordinated programs such as Read To Achieve events, autograph signings, local Christmas and Thanksgiving events and player initiatives.

In a neighborhood where many believe violence often over-shadows opportunity, one group is giving North Lawndale teens a place to call their own. The Firehouse Community Art Center is a beckon of hope allowing a divided youth the ability connect and develop life skills in culinary arts, music engineering and dance.

Chicago, Il, Us

Increased performance and client/guest relationships for Group Account Executives during 2005 World Series season.Maintained current as well as developed and grew new promotions and events – Cure for Cancer, Bark in the Park, B96 radio, Family Sunday, Greek Night, Government Night.Worked with other departments to coordinate an orderly flow of internal and external communications.Shared in day of game role as greeter and sales booth administration.Represented organization at in-house ballpark events and off site community events promoting tickets.Completed all other tasks assigned by four executives, sales manager and director.