Justin Melton
Yorktown,VA
Summary
Dedicated Basketball Coach well-versed in developing skilled players and good citizens with diverse abilities in athletic, academic and social arenas. Award-winning competitor with demonstrated track record of success in team and program leadership. Offering 20 years of experience in sports.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
York High School
06.2025 - Current
- Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Participated in fundraising events, helping team bring in funds to pay for travel and other expenses.
- Managed drills and fitness circuits to bolster athletes' coordination and performance levels.
- Reestablished the basketball program by improving organization, training structure, and player engagement.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Evaluated game film to assess player performance, identify improvement areas, and formulate game strategies.
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Brent International School Manila
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Head Coach of the Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball Team at Brent International School.
- Conducted weekly practices emphasizing skill enhancement, teamwork, and game readiness.
- Designed and executed strategic game plans tailored to team strengths and opponent analysis.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Fostered positive team culture aligned with school’s growth mindset philosophy emphasizing effort, resilience, and continuous improvement on and off court.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Monitored athletes during events and practice to quickly identify injuries.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
Head Basketball Trainer
Kerry Sports at Shangri-la
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Directed basketball training programs at Kerry Sports BGC, focusing on youth development for ages 7–16.
- Designed and supervised 10-week training camp centered on skill advancement, confidence enhancement, and teamwork.
- Developed and facilitated customized practice sessions focusing on age and ability to enhance individual growth and foster group cohesion.
- Fostered positive learning atmosphere while instilling discipline fundamentals and passion for game.
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Provided guidance to clients in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
Brand Ambassador
Adidas
01.2015 - 01.2023
- Elevates brand identity via in-person events and collaborations with NBA players, enhancing credibility and visibility.
- Led targeted marketing campaigns and created engaging content to boost social media engagement, customer loyalty, and sales.
- Represented the brand professionally at events, providing product support and gathering feedback to drive performance.
- Organized and led youth camps, positioning the brand as a top choice for young athletes and earning strong community and media recognition.
- Communicated product information with confidence and educated consumers about company.
- Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
- Communicated product value, quality, and style to educate and entice potential customers.
Professional Basketball Player
International
01.2013 - 01.2023
- Led international teams in Brazil, Dubai, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Philippines while embodying professionalism and integrity on and off court.
- Maintained elite physical and mental fitness through disciplined training, while executing complex strategies and making quick, high-impact decisions in competitive play.
- Collaborated with coaches on film review, practice planning, and team development, and mentored new teammates to support performance and team cohesion.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Completed speed, agility and skill drills to improve game.
- Reported to practice at established times and arrived ready to contribute.
- Conducted interviews with media for radio, television and print.
- Assisted with public relations by meeting and greeting fans.
- Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication, and visualization.
- Helped team win 5 championships in 10 years.
Commercial Photographer
The Mastery Salon
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Spearhead photography initiatives for high-end salon/school, planning and executing professional photoshoots for marketing and commercial purposes.
- Oversaw all facets of creative process, including concept development, lighting setup, styling coordination, and model direction.
- Captured high-quality imagery that aligned with the brand’s aesthetic and standards.
- Handled postproduction editing, color correction, retouching, and print preparation to ensure polished final assets for social media, advertising, and in-salon displays.
- Collaborated with the creative team to maintain visual consistency and elevate the salon’s brand presence.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
Intern Graphic Designer
NASA
06.2007 - 08.2007
- Tasked with creating posters, flyers, brochures, and custom patch designs for internal programs and events.
- Worked alongside design team to produce visually engaging materials that align with NASA's brand guidelines and communication standards.
- Transformed and refined graphics and imagery to elevate educational and promotional initiatives.
- Acquired extensive experience balancing creative expression with precision and consistency in government agency environment.
Education
Certification - UI/UX Design
Career Foundry
Online03-2026
Master of Arts - Commercial Photography
Savannah College of Art And Design
Hong Kong06-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications
Mount Olive University
Mount Olive, NC06-2009
Skills
- Basketball training expertise
- Leadership
- Strategic game planning
- Mindfulness
- Film analysis
- Visual communication design
- Proficient in Adobe Suite
- Photography
- UI/UX Design
- Figma
- Wireframing
- Information Architecture
- Usability testing
Accomplishments
2005 Bay Rivers District Player of the Year
2005 Virginia All State Honorable Mention
2010 Campeonato Paulista Basketball Champion
2014 PBA All Rookie Team
2014 PBA Grand Slam Champion
2014 PBA Slam Dunk Champion
2018 PBA Governors Cup Champion
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Tagalog
Professional Working
Interests
- Volunteer Travel
- Free Diving
- Hiking
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Avid Reader
Timeline
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
York High School
06.2025 - Current
Head Varsity Girls Basketball Coach
Brent International School Manila
01.2024 - 01.2025
Head Basketball Trainer
Kerry Sports at Shangri-la
01.2023 - 01.2025
Brand Ambassador
Adidas
01.2015 - 01.2023
Professional Basketball Player
International
01.2013 - 01.2023
Commercial Photographer
The Mastery Salon
01.2011 - 01.2012
Intern Graphic Designer
NASA
06.2007 - 08.2007
Certification - UI/UX Design
Career Foundry
Master of Arts - Commercial Photography
Savannah College of Art And Design
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Communications
Mount Olive University