Energetic and dedicated young professional with over 5 years in event planning and supervision of college events and 10 years of education experience. Experience in management and training of college student employees as well as program budgeting, payroll, and acquisitions. Expertise in leading setup of large events and coordination of special projects designed to produce revenue. Developed in-service, risk management, as well as maintenance plans for a large college recreation facility. A highly engaging personality and a team player with excellent leadership and organizational skills.

Relevant Skills and
Experience_____________________________________

Administration
• Responsible for 20 regular employees as well as several night time and weekend employees
• Tripled enrollment of Western Kentucky University Learn-to-Swim program through use of innovative marketing techniques while augmenting Health and Fitness Lab revenue
• National Student Representative for National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) in Aquatics
• Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously
• Coordinated games and activities as well as gave useful input for improvement to Western Kentucky University summer camp, Camp Big Red
• Filed staff payroll and budget summaries for both the Englewood Field Club and Western Kentucky University Intramural and Recreational Sports Department
• Created staff schedules, developed payroll sheets and budget summary forms to be submitted to management for both the Englewood Field Club and Western Kentucky University

Project Coordination
• Designed and implemented first swim incentive programs for Western Kentucky University Intramural and Recreational Sports Department
• Ran the first ever diving judges clinic for the Oradell Swim Club
• Chaired Montclair State University Campus Recreation Trivia Bowl
• Volunteer for Montclair State University Campus Recreation 5K, Special Friends Day with Rutgers University, and Game Show Series
• Created the preliminary website pages for the Western Kentucky University Challenge Course
• Marketed and coached Englewood Field Club diving clinic and significantly increased program participation
• Organized diving meet schedules and logistics with Oradell Swim Club as the Head Coach


Customer Service/Interpersonal Skills
• Competence in conflict resolution and the ability to create a positive rapport with customers leading to repeat business and attendance in programming
• Acted as the liaison between the Intramural and Recreational Sports Department and the Western Kentucky Athletics Department
• Strong communication with management on attaining all goals
• Worked as part of a build team for Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County, NJ



Training

• High confidence and extensive experience in training and supervising student employees
• Skilled in working with a staff with different personalities, needs, and skills
• Leader of training and certification of staff in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR, AED, Lifeguard, and Swim Instruction
• Conducted regular staff evaluations

Education______________________________________

American Red Cross Certified CPR, AED, First Aid, Water Safety Instructor, and Lifeguard Instructor

Master of Science, Recreation and Athletics Administration
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY May 2008
Bachelor of Science, Physical Education and Health
Montclair State University Montclair, NJ December 2005