Elijah D. Blackman
Clarksville
Summary
I am a Responsible and ambitious student (2.75GPA) with excellent time management. Seeking to apply my communication, coaching, and teamwork skills in a setting that values development and clear, effective collaboration.planning skills. I am driven by challenge and organizational learning and continually strive for personal and professional growth. I am a proven problem-solver and precise communicator, able to translate complex operational and business data, into relevant and understandable information. Dedicated basketball coach with a genuine commitment to athlete development, program quality, and building supportive relationships with players, families, and staff. Skilled in guiding coaching teams and creating engaging, challenging, and well-organized training and game environments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assiant Coach
Collierville High School
Collierville
10.2025 - Current
- Conducted individual player assessments to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to create effective game strategies.
- Implemented training drills focused on conditioning and skill development.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
- Encouraged players with positive reinforcement during game play or practice sessions.
- Provided guidance to participants in order to help them develop their skills and achieve desired goals.
storage Mover
Storage scholar
Memphis
05.2025 - Current
- Organized inventory for efficient access and storage solutions.
- Packed items securely to prevent damage during transportation.
- Communicated with clients to ensure satisfaction with moving services.
- Lifted heavy objects using correct lifting techniques to avoid injury.
- Transported furniture, appliances, boxes and other items from one location to another in a timely manner.
Sports Coach
I9 Sports
Memphis
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Developed engaging practice plans for youth athletes across multiple sports.
- Communicated regularly with parents about player development and program updates.
- Promoted sportsmanship values during competitions to foster positive experiences for athletes.
- Organized and supervised practice sessions, drills, and scrimmages.
- Developed team strategies to improve performance in competitions.
- Worked closely with parents to discuss student-athlete's performance.
Paackage Handler
Fed Ex Ground
Olive Branch
02.2025 - 06.2025
- Sorted packages by size and destination for efficient processing.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks following safety protocols.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Clarksville
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Picking, finding items insides the distribution center considering client orders and examining them into the framework utilizing handheld gadgets.
- Packing: Bunding items safely for transportation, guaranteeing they are appropriately named and prepared for conveyance.
- Sorting: Coordinating bundles by size, objective, or transportation technique for additional handling.
- Receiving: Dumping, reviewing, and putting away approaching stock from providers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Sport Coaching
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05.2027
Skills
- Skills
- Teamwork
- Team coaching
- Communication skills
- Youth development
Volunteer Experience
The Liberty Church Room at the End Homeless program, Clarksville, TN, 01/19, 12/23, Student, Organized a successful canned food drive that collected 400+ cans in one month (2019)., Assisted in biweekly meal preparation and lunch service on Saturdays., Developed new systems of grouping items by expiration date to reduce monthly food waste.
Black Student Association Food Pantry drive 2024
University of Memphis Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism-Feed a family Thanksgiving Drive Donation 2024
Habitat for Humanity 2025
Activities
- Member of Hooks Academic Achievement and Mentoring Inactive 2025 Active
- Member of National Association for the Advancement of Colored People- 2024
- Member of Blue Crew-2024
- Member of Sactivity Crew 2025 Active
Timeline
Assiant Coach
Collierville High School
10.2025 - Current
Sports Coach
I9 Sports
08.2025 - 11.2025
storage Mover
Storage scholar
05.2025 - Current
Paackage Handler
Fed Ex Ground
02.2025 - 06.2025
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education And Sport Coaching
University of Memphis