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Blake E. Talley
Blake E. Talley
2608 Mountain Stream Way
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 698-2720 (C)
SUMMARY
• Proven leader who is self-driven with a competitive spirit. Business professional with a successful and proven go to market strategy.
• Talented and creative business marketing mind. Not afraid of a challenge and enjoys working with people to build a successful solution-based business.
• Articiulate, well-spoken, and experienced public speaker. Excellent networking skills that have excelled my career path.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
S24 Labs (June 2022 to present)
S24 Labs is a premier baseball and softball training academy focused on the development of athletes for all ages. The company focuses on technical analysis and assessing data in all areas of a player’s skill set to help develop them into reaching their full potential. S24 Labs goal is to leverage technology to help develop all players to reach their full potential.
Director of Operations
● Created business models for the company to facilitate and grow every aspect of the company
● Increased revenue by 210% in 6 months with new client base.
● Responsible for working with some of the highest-level athletes in the area, incorporating technology into their training and researching new and effective ways to improve performance.
● Created marketing promotions and advertisements to generate growth.
● Organized scheduling model to handle and maintain hundreds of athletes.
● Responsible for daily communication with current and future customers.
● Utilize relationships within the athletic community to attract new business opportunities.
Grissom High School (2019-2022)
Teacher / Head Baseball Coach
● Became the youngest head varsity coach at the 7A level at the time of my hiring. 24 years old.
● Lead the varsity team to their first playoff appearance In 4 years.
● Lead and managed 3 different teams (Varsity, JV, 9th) that consisted of over 65 players.
● Organized fundraising opportunities to financially provide money for all three teams.
● Responsible for daily meetings with coaching staff and players to provide structure and vision for the program.
● Developed daily lesson plans and practice schedules to provide organization for students and players.
● Built relationships within the community to help provide opportunities for our student athletes.
● Incorporated multiple forms of technology to increase student performance.
Scottsboro High School (2018-2019)
Teacher / Head Baseball Coach
● Lead the varsity team to the first area championship in 12 years.
● Lead and managed different teams (Varsity & JV) that consisted of over 40 players.
● Organized fundraising opportunities to financially provide money for both teams.
● Responsible for daily meetings with coaching staff and players to provide structure and vision for the program.
● Developed daily lesson plans and practice schedules to provide organization for students and players.
● Built relationships within the community to help provide opportunities for our student athletes.
● Incorporated multiple forms of technology to increase student performance.
Madison County High School
Teacher / Head Baseball Coach
● Taught multiple Pre-AP 9th grade World History Classes
● Organized daily lesson plans to provide structure and learning for all students.
● Participated in professional development meetings to grow as a teacher and learner.
● Assisted in all baseball scheduling and organization operations needed to run the program at a high level.
Honors
● Presenter at the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association conference – 2021
● Graduated Cum Laude from University of North Alabama
● Bob Stephenson Award Winner – UNA Baseball – 2016
● Member of the University of North Alabama baseball team – 2015-2016
● Member of the Calhoun Community College baseball team – 2013-2014
EDUCATION
Buckhorn High School (graduated 2012)
Calhoun Community College (graduated 2014) Associate of Science Degree
University of North Alabama (graduated (2017) Bachelor of Science Degree