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Elysse Richardson

@elysserichardson

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Experienced recruiting and training leader driving engagement, scalable programs, and measurable outcomes.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role where I can design and scale training and recruiting programs, lead cross-functional teams, use data to improve outcomes, and work in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

I am an accomplished training, recruiting, and operations professional with 8+ years of experience across athletics, education, and client success, focused on designing scalable training programs and improving engagement.

I have led large-scale recruiting efforts, coached hundreds of families through collegiate placement, and delivered measurable outcomes—including a 90% onboarding rate, 87% client promotion score, a 93% graduation success rate, and $250K+ in annual camp revenue.

I lead with empathy, adaptability, and precision, leveraging data-driven decision-making, Salesforce, and cross-functional communication to standardize processes, mentor teams, and drive impact in fast-paced, remote environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Volleyball Recruiting Coach

Current

Next College Student Athlete

Oct 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Manage and coach 550+ international and domestic families through the collegiate recruiting process, achieving a 90% onboarding rate and an 87% client promotion score while leading 10+ weekly virtual educational sessions.

Recruiting Coaching Salesforce Client Engagement Program Design Data Driven Decision Making Workshop Facilitation

Collegiate Assistant Coach

United States Air Force Academy

May 2016 - Dec 2023 (7 years 7 months)

Led recruiting efforts screening 400+ prospects annually and developed individualized academic plans contributing to a 93% graduation success rate; directed summer camps that increased attendance 40% and generated $250K+ revenue.

Recruiting Event Management Academic Advising & Compliance Website Design

Director of Coaching & Training

Coalition Volleyball Club

Jul 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 10 months)

Designed and delivered 60+ annual training and coach-development sessions and recruited and mentored 6–8 coaches per season to increase program consistency and community access for underserved youth.

Curriculum Design Recruitment Program Management Mentoring Community Outreach Instructional Design