Jamel Wright Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

New York, New York, United States

- Conceptualized and launched the first-ever HYPE HBCU Football Combine, creating a platform for NYC High school student-athletes to showcase their talents to HBCU coaches and recruiters.- Led the planning, coordination, and execution of the event, managing a team of 30 volunteers and securing 125 participants from various New York City High Schools. - Developed partnerships with sponsors, coaches, and industry professionals, securing funding and resources to support the event’s success.- Planned and executed a successful social media awareness campaign, bringing the messaging to more than 20,000 unique viewers; then used that awareness through the inaugural HYPE SERIES HBCU Football Combine, to help five student-athletes obtain scholarships to five different HBCU football programs ~ Howard University, Morgan State University, Shaw University, Norfolk State University and Delaware State University.

Greater New York City Area

- Responsible for developing and implementing the Harlem Jets' vision, mission, and goals; established the program's structure, offerings, and policies to meet the needs of the scholar-athletes and their families. - Secured and raised over $1,000,000 of scholarships, both academic and athletic, for student-athletes in four major sports (Football, Basketball, Wrestling & Lacrosse) - Directed major community activations for the organization including city-wide football clinics, an annual multi-day sleepaway camp, annual football Homecoming festivities, and the annual Harlem Jets Wrestling Tournament. - Founding member of the 2019 HYPE Series (Football combine): A high school football combine created to give further exposure to the high school football players of New York City. The combine also works on educating the athletes and their families about the NCAA recruiting process and what it takes to make it in all three divisions of college football. - Oversee the development and progress of athletes within the program. Worked closely with coaches to create training programs, monitor performance, and provide feedback to improve individual and team skills.- Serve as the primary point of contact for athletes, parents, coaches, and other stakeholders.- Communicated program updates, schedules, policies, and other relevant information through various channels such as email, social media, and meetings.

New York City Metropolitan Area

- Assist with managing a robust portfolio of high-performing athletic programs that allow students to progress to advanced stages of competition and personal growth and development (CO-ED Basketball - Programs, CO-ED Flag Football Program, CO-ED Track Program, Girls Volleyball) - Stay in compliance with regulations enumerated by HCZ, the Department of Health (DOH), the Charter School Athletic Association (CSAA), and other relevant governing bodies.- Drove redevelopment of internal tracking system in use by 125 employees, resulting in 10+ new features, and a reduction of 15% operation time in support of organization and program performance management practices and systems.- Analyzed data from 500 monthly active scholars and implemented new initiatives and programs, focusing on creating curriculum and content focused on Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Sports- Based on Youth Development strategies to increase scholar participation leading to an increased average scholar sport participation by 2x and a 30% decrease in drop-off rate.

650 Grand Concourse, Bronx, Ny 10451

Plan and execute programs designed to actively engage alums and keep them interested and invested in the success of the institution and its current scholars. (i.e., reunions, student–alum networking activities, fundraisers, and alumni-led activations at Hayes's sporting events)•Spearheaded a major fundraising campaign by redirecting focus on alumni's willingness to network instead of only donating, which resulted in fundraising a little under 75 million dollars over a three-year time span. •Identify, cultivate, and steward major gift prospects and existing donors to maximize their giving and ensure the organization created solutions to match their philanthropic priorities with institutional needs.•Developed and managed Hayesman Connect, a donor engagement platform with 3,500 active users, designed to deepen connections to the institution and support enduring bonds between alums, to facilitate valuable networking within the Cardinal Hayes Alumni Network.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Fulfill strategic goals with the director of basketball operations on a daily basis to ensure the completion of all Howard Univeristy basketball related activities• Maintained a full course load while working for a Division 1 program by learning to use time management• Managed and distributed all team equipment assigned by Under Armour Athletics• Studied opposition everyday by reviewing and analyzing film to enable scout and player development• Communicate with coaches on a daily basis to help fulfill assigned duties

Beaverton, Oregon Area

• Served as the summer intern as a member of the Global Brand Basketball category. Became a source of authenticity for the Basketball category by identifying opportunities to capitalize on the intersections of culture and sport in the marketplace, and interweaving that energy into consumer connective executions.

Master'S Degree, Sport Business

The Master’s (MS) in Sports Business offered by the NYU SPS Preston Robert Tisch Institute for Global Sport is a 36-credit, sports.

Bachelor'S Degree, Sport And Fitness Administration/Management