1. PROFILE
AccomplishedEntrepreneur andSeniorRecruiting ManagementProfessional,innovativeand talented, with
over 19 years of Marketing, Planning and Research, Support Operations, Mentoring, Training and
Supervision, and Non-profit Business Operations expertise. Results-driven achiever and visionary with
excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and broad experience dealing with all levels of
organizational management; a strong emphasis in Professional Baseball. Proven history and success
generating a high degree of respect and trust rapidly from prospective students, parents, and counselors.
Possesses a compassionate appreciation for life and humanity as evidenced by avid volunteer and
fundraising work. Poised to transition solid background to a full-time Baseball Scout position with
opportunitiesforgrowthandadvancementthatwill benefitfrommyexperience and instinctive leadership
abilities. Capable of a wide range of assertive leadership roles.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Communicating Ideas & Concepts Community/Public Relations High Impact Negotiations
Client Relationship Management Managing Multiple Projects Recruiting Strong Talent
Strategic Planning & Scheduling Action Plans & Resolutions Risk Analysis
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
Strategic thinker, withthe imagination and foresight to conceptualizenew ideas and opportunities as wellas
the implementation skills to bring them to fruition
Articulate, positive, and convincing as a presenter, lecturer, writer, mentor and motivator.Persuasive
recruiter and institutional representative, able to provide vision and direction
Demonstrates professional reliability, highly self-motivated with the ability to assume increased levels of
responsibility, anticipates and meets needs to achieveoutstanding results
Articulate, diplomatic, persuasive; easily establishes rapport and credibility withpeople at all levels, works
well withpeople from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
Ability to workindependently and take initiative in a team in order to meet larger team goals
Proactive,high energy individual with a proven ability to build trust and develop effectiverelationships
Adaptive to change, communicates effectively,building a sense of urgency
Aggressive, organized, and passionate about baseball; willing tospend long hours traveling
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Owner and operator of a highly successful and award winning business since 1999
o Enjoyedinternational achievement after the first 2 years, including New Zealand, London, and Australia
Recipient of numerous industry commendations and awards including a Certificate from Gene and Jerry
Jones family Dallas Cowboyscharities for youngathlete volunteer contributions in the community
Recipient of All-State Insurance Grant
EXPERIENCE
Sep 2004 - Current Founder, New Horizons Educational & Consulting Group, Arlington, TX
Help underprivileged childrenearn athletic scholarship money forschool.
Sep1999 - Dec2013 Founder,SportsRecruitingScouts.Com,ArlingtonTX
Successfulowner of a fullservice fee-based recruiting firmspecializing in finding scholarships forhigh school
athletes. Responsible forrevenue, profitand loss.
Facilitatedmanagement of daily operations; hired, trained, and managed a staff of 7 employees
Generated new business
Developedeffectivesales plan to grow existing business and expand new opportunities
Accounting/Advertising/Marketing/Customer Service/VendorNegotiation
Built and maintained strong relationships with students, parents, and coaches
Maintained a high level of integrity in all aspects of the recruiting process
Maintained clientrecords and ensured accuracy forcoaches
Andre L. Turner
733 Putter Dr., Fort Worth, TX76112
(817)851-9656|turnermacc@sbcglobal.net
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EXPERIENCE (cont’d)
Examined all student aspects including grades, collegepreparatory courses, and standardized test scores to
ensure successfulplacement
Monitored student’s progress to ensure successfultransition from high schoolto college and beyond
Observedstudents via videoand in person to evaluate skill sets and providedata toimprove upon strengths
and weaknesses to ensure success on the next level
Accomplishments
Evaluatedathletic talent resulting in a 93% success rate in finding athlete’s scholarships
Established a consistent talent pipeline that produced clients in Texas and internationally
Oct 2011- Jun 2012 AssociateScout,LosAngelesDodgers,Arlington,TX
Trained talent evaluator responsible or determining players' skills.
Created detailed scouting reports using MS Excel
Participatedin Pre-Draftworkouts
Threw batting practiceto prospects
Disseminated and distributed medical information,slot information,and sign-on bonuses between
prospects and the organization
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
May1996- Aug 1998 PitchingandHittingInstructor,RayBurris School ofBaseball,FortWorth,TX
Taught pitching, including balance, direction,deception, launch, and weight transfer. Taught hitting fundamentals to
include stance, stride, load and swing plane.
EDUCATION
MajorLeagueBaseballScoutingBureau
ScoutDevelopment ProgramGraduate, Sep 2013 - Oct2013
NorthwesternState University,Natchitoches,LA
48 hours towards Bachelor of Science in PhysicalEducation
Ranked as one of the top hitters in D1 baseball
o Won 23 straight games
o Invited to top 50 college players workoutby Cleveland Indians, Mickey White, and Tom Chandler at
High Corbett field in Arizona
o Invited to spring training by the Leon Braves, an affiliateof the Baltimore Orioles
Navarro Jr. College,Corsicana,TX
Associate of Science degree
Baseball Scholarship Athlete
o Led team in batting average as a freshman with a .415
o Sophomore year lead team in homeruns, RBI's, and batting average as a led off hitter
o All Conference freshman and sophomore year; nominated All Regional and All-American during
sophomore year
o Helped lead team to its first playoff in school history
Notable team mates and conferenceplayers include Kevin Belcher, Damon Pollard,Rickey Rhodes, and Pat
Listach