John Russell
Director of Basketball Operations @Haylett Sports & Ent. Llc
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Basketball Operations @Haylett Sports & Ent. Llc
Manages the recruitment / scouting efforts and day-to-day branding operations for eight (8) clients, which include event planning, facilitating camps, negotiating contracts, secures endorsement deals, and scheduling public appearances-Helped notable clientele such as Darius Adams, Brandon Ashley, Lester Prosper and Emmanuel Jones secure employment with an international league-Helped notable clientele such as Chris Silva, Ky Bowman, Matt Barnes, Robert Horry, Shawn Kemp secure employment with the National Basketball Association (NBA) and assisted players such as Mike Harris and Brandon Bass secure employment with an international league and the National Basketball Association (NBA)-Helped client John Dawson secure employment with the NBA G-League & client Avry Holmes secure employment with an international league and the NBA G-League -Secures and sets up speaking and dinner engagement for veteran NBA players, which have included Robert Horry, Mike Harris, Brandon Bass and Shawn Kemp-Provides international branding consulting across many countries that included China, Taiwan, Philippines, Germany, London, Puerto Rico, Mexico and Korea-Builds strong business relationships with large companies, such as LiNing (China), Peak (US), Anta (China), and Q4 (China) that have helped secure several endorsements for our clients-Establishes key relationships with all general managers in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the G-League (e.g. Donnie Nelson with the Dallas Mavericks, Brian Pauga with the Minnesota Timberwolves & Andy Birdsong with the Brooklyn Nets)-Assist players with adjusting to life post-basketball by connecting them with community involvement opportunities and service programs as needed
EDUCATION
Texas State University
Master's degree
Texas State University
Master of Science - MS, Criminal Justice
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Criminal Justice with a Forensic Psychology
Concordia University Chicago
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Sports Administration and Leadership
ABOUT JOHN RUSSELL
Professional Sports Agent with 10+ years\' experience in branding, communications…
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