Champ Kelly

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ABOUT CHAMP KELLY

My personal brand is: I am a Faith driven, family focused man, husband, and father of 3, who is authentic, honest, hardworking, driven, and loyal. I’m humble, trustworthy, a servant and a leader. I\'ve earned two degrees from the University of Kentucky. Graduated undergrad with a BS in Computer Science in 3.5 years while lettering 4 years on the football team. Started MBA while working at IBM. Finished MBA in 1.5 years. While working at IBM and finishing MBA, played professional indoor football while coaching football at LCA high school. Loved coaching and decided I needed to be involved in football full time. Decided to discontinue pursuit of working 9 to 5 to pursue dream of working in football at the highest level. Persevered through 4 years of multiple rejection letters from every NFL club before getting 1st interview. In the meantime, helped start a statistical analysis branch at home health organization, NR. Worked there until I was finished playing indoor football. Was asked to coach indoor team then shortly afterwards accepted General Manager job. Also became certified as a contract advisor but resigned once hired by an NFL club. Now, proud to be the founder of non-profit incorporation, Heart Power. God is the guide.I\'ve just been along for the ride! Specialties: • Great experience and understanding of the implementation and execution of personnel tasks within an NFL organization. • Solid foundation of computer programming and software development. • Significant understanding of the managerial roles that govern the functions of a successful business. • Background supported by strong leadership skills for training and building productive, motivated individuals and teams. • Experience building professional relationships with diverse populations.