Bria J
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Learn How to Fall Forward in Transition
Studied at Spelman College
Worked at She's Got Time
Available tomorrow at 3:00 PM UTC
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Bria's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $50/hr
Get help with Career Transition, Endorsement & Sponsorship Strategy, and .
Bria also coaches for College and Career Coaching. View all.
Bria’s Transitioning from Professional Sports Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Experience level: Director
10+ people coached for Transitioning from Professional Sports
Welcome to my profile! With a rich background in sports management and player development, I specialize in guiding athletes through their transition from professional sports to new career paths. As a former Associate Manager of Player Development at the NBA, I have firsthand experience in creating exceptional experiences for athletes and facilitating career advancement opportunities. My work with organizations like Yahoo and the NBA has honed my skills in strategic planning, brand storytelling, and operational efficiency. Having successfully coached 18 individuals through their career transitions, I am passionate about helping athletes leverage their unique skills and experiences to thrive in new professional arenas. Let's connect and explore how I can support your journey beyond sports!
Bria can help with:
Career Transition
Endorsement & Sponsorship Strategy
Financial Planning
Interview Prep
Job Search Strategies
Leadership Development
Personal Branding
Professional Networking
Resume Review
Bria also coaches for College and Career Coaching. View all.
Work Experience
Business Operations Lead
She's Got Time
September 2025 - December 2025
Led and executed core business operations for She’s Got Time, driving structure, efficiency, and scalability across internal systems, team management, and key activations. Oversaw end-to-end operational execution for the Space MakHER activation, including planning, cross-functional coordination, sponsor alignment, and on-site support, successfully delivering a fully executed experience aligned with both strategic and operational goals. Built and refined internal workflows and foundational systems to support day-to-day operations, including onboarding processes, task management structures, and accountability frameworks to improve team efficiency, visibility, and execution. Managed and supervised a team of interns across business operations, community, and social verticals—assigning deliverables, tracking performance, and providing ongoing guidance to ensure consistent output and meaningful professional development. Redefined the internship program and developed curriculum, learning objects, and management expectations for future interns. Established performance tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, identify inefficiencies, and optimize workflows across the organization. Identified gaps in current operational and strategic approaches, proactively delivering recommendations to strengthen future planning, improve cross-functional alignment, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Additionally, contributed to forward-looking strategic planning for the She’s Got Time Summit 2026, developing early-stage operational frameworks, timelines, and resource considerations to support scalable growth. Overall, played a critical role in strengthening operational infrastructure, elevating team performance, and ensuring successful execution of key initiatives while helping shape the organization’s path forward.
Founder/CEO
Simply Exceptional Life Solutions
July 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Led and executed core business operations for She’s Got Time, driving structure, efficiency, and scalability across internal systems, team management, and key activations. Oversaw end-to-end operational execution for the Space MakHER activation, including planning, cross-functional coordination, sponsor alignment, and on-site support, successfully delivering a fully executed experience aligned with both strategic and operational goals. Built and refined internal workflows and foundational systems to support day-to-day operations, including onboarding processes, task management structures, and accountability frameworks to improve team efficiency, visibility, and execution. Managed and supervised a team of interns across business operations, community, and social verticals—assigning deliverables, tracking performance, and providing ongoing guidance to ensure consistent output and meaningful professional development. Redefined the internship program and developed curriculum, learning objects, and management expectations for future interns. Established performance tracking and reporting mechanisms to monitor progress, identify inefficiencies, and optimize workflows across the organization. Identified gaps in current operational and strategic approaches, proactively delivering recommendations to strengthen future planning, improve cross-functional alignment, and enhance overall organizational effectiveness. Additionally, contributed to forward-looking strategic planning for the She’s Got Time Summit 2026, developing early-stage operational frameworks, timelines, and resource considerations to support scalable growth. Overall, played a critical role in strengthening operational infrastructure, elevating team performance, and ensuring successful execution of key initiatives while helping shape the organization’s path forward.
Player Programs Lead, Rivals
Yahoo
June 2024 - July 2025
Oversaw national camp properties, connecting leadership of 4 internal teams, 10 brand partners, and an external camp operator to streamline logistics and increase athlete attendance by 12% • Secured and manage high-value sponsorships, onboarding 5 new partners to expand on-site experiences, elevate brand storytelling, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives • Collaborated with product, engineering, marketing and content teams to co-create culturally relevant storytelling moments that honor the impact of the Rivals business in the football development pipeline to improve website user experience • Optimized a seven-figure budget, maximizing financial efficiency while delivering athlete-first programming
Associate Manager, Player Development
National Basketball Association
September 2021 - June 2024
Interviewer
• Operated as the player development project manager for NBA marquee events, leading budgeting, staffing, and performance measurement alignment (KPIs & OKRs) to create exceptional experiences for 400+ players and families • Implemented project management software tools to streamline operational efficiency and create consistent best practices • Led storytelling strategy and digital campaigns for Mind Health on all social platforms to educate and promote awareness of mental health in athletes across NBA, WNBA, G League, 2K League, and BAL, increasing viewership by over 200% • Facilitated quarterly technology and personal branding training for 32+ NBA Coaching Development Program candidates (formerly NBA Assistant Coaches Program) to support their growth into coaches, scouts, and front-office executives • Fostered relationships with external partners and minority-owned vendors to improve diversity spending by an average of 29%, aligning with larger league KPI’s and OKR’s • Cultivated relationships with front-office executives and coaches to facilitate career advancement opportunities for former players, getting 14 Coaching Development Program participants placed over 2 years • Managed and professionally developed 4 HBCU Event Interns, 5 NBA Internal Ambassadors, and supplemental event staff
Football Assistant/Brand Strategist
Simply Exceptional Life Solutions
September 2019 - October 2021
Hiring Manager
Company Name: Life After Sports (No Longer in Business) • Identified and negotiated partnership opportunities for NFL clients, ensuring authentic athlete integration and consistent personal brand storytelling, resulting in 5 partnerships for 2 clients and increasing athlete Instagram engagement by 8% • Recruited, trained, and directly managed 3 interns on behalf of the agent—assigning tasks, leading onboarding, and providing mentorship on brand development and client support workflows • Advised the agent on athlete engagement and development strategy, offering insight into off-field goals and market positioning • Nurtured genuine relationships with 6 athletes and their families, creating trust amongst key stakeholders in the athlete circle
Associate
National Basketball Association
September 2019 - September 2021
Interviewer
rotated through four departments, learning the business of sports through hands-on experience • Built and optimized Tableau dashboards to create 5 different qualitative and quantitative reports that aided internal stakeholders in making business decisions, increasing consumer engagement across digital assets • Spearheaded Virtual HBCU Night in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, bringing 100+ students from 60 HBCUs to a unique virtual fan experience • Directed the Kinexon contract tracing program, ensuring the safety of 800+ residents on the NBA restart campus • Curated the marketing and digital content experience for 100+ international Jr. NBA campers across 8 international regions during the 2020 Virtual Jr.NBA Global Championship and supplied in-event support in English and Spanish • Spearheaded a cross-functional team through the inception of NBA Launchpad, leveraging advanced project management methodologies to establish an internationally recognized and a 2-time award-winning innovation program
Bria was also given offers to work at
Microsoft
PwC
IBM
Accenture
Education
Spelman College
Bachelors, Economics
Columbia University
Masters, Sports Management
Bria was also personally admitted to
Howard University
University of Tampa
Morgan State University
Coppin State University
St. John's University
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Overall Rating
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