Gerald Williams-Taylor

1142 Selden Street | (810) 5888-1947 | En6970@wayne.edu

Summary of Skills
Communication Skills
Transferred the expectations of coaching staff to student-athletes
Performed skill assessments for players and instructed on proper form and technique
Instructed players in rapidly-changing activities within practice time allotments
Leadership Skills
Assisted with the administration of all student-athlete study table programs
Fostered accountability with teammates for meeting academic standards and high achievement
Worked collectively with various teams to implement organizational goals
Customer Service Skills
Demonstrated excellent customer service with complex and urgent service issues
Ensured escalations are handled timely and effectively
Relevant Experience
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
2014-Present
Basketball Graduate Assistant
Served as Coach for forwards/ post players, working collaboratively with head coach and assistant coaches
Facilitated film breakdown sessions on a daily basis
Coached post players in individual and team practices
Created off-season workout program
Assisted with recruiting student-athletes
Student-Athlete
Member of program from 2010-2014
Member of GLIAC Championship team 2010-2011, 2011-2012
Earned second team All-GLIAC defense in 2013-2014

2010-2014

Basketball Camp Counselor

Instructed campers in individual and team basketball skills and concepts
Supervised teams and groups individual players while on campus
Additional Experience
National/Alamo
E2K Productions

Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, Michigan

2014
2010-2012

Education
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan
MA in Sports Administration
o Concentration: Collegiate Athletic Administration
BA in Sociology

References available upon request

Expected 2016
2010-2014

Gerald Williams-Taylor
1142 Selden Street | (810) 5888-1947 | En6970@wayne.edu
References
David Greer
Head Baketball Coach
Wayne State University
313-577-7515
Ak1733@wayne.edu
Laurel Whalen
Lecturer/Program Coordinator
Sports Administration Masters Program
Wayne State University
313-577-2704
laurel.whalen@wayne.edu