Cary Rupe
Enoree,SC
Summary
Accomplished Director of Athletics and High School Teacher with a proven track record at Westgate Christian School, enhancing athletic prestige and fostering academic excellence. Skilled in athletic program development and verbal communication, adept at coordinating events and demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a commitment to hard work and team collaboration.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletics
Westgate Christian School
07.2002 - Current
- Collaborated with athletics and academic staff to promote academic success, retention and graduation for student athletes.
- Enhanced athletic program prestige by elevating overall team performance and sportsmanship standards.
- Developed comprehensive plan for athletic department that supported and aligned with mission and vision of institution, and have implemented 9+ new athletic programs at school.
- Operated with genuine concern for welfare of students, staff, parents and community.
- Evaluated coaching staff performance on an ongoing basis, providing constructive feedback to support continuous professional growth.
- Coordinated transportation and scheduling of athletic events.
- Spearheaded dozens of fundraising campaigns that generated significant financial contributions from alumni, local businesses, and community supporters of athletics program.
- Coordinated scheduling logistics for 12+ athletic programs and sporting events, ensuring efficient use of resources while minimizing conflicts with academic priorities.
- Arranged transportation for athletes to participate in away games, tournaments and other events.
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Supervised student grades for eligibility requirements and collected paperwork for annual physicals for 60+ athletes program wide.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.
General Manager
Worker B's Lawn Care
07.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed budget implementations, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Formulated dozens of policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Managed diverse team of professionals, fostering positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Interacted well with 70+ customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
High School Teacher
Westgate Christian School
07.2002 - 06.2022
- Established positive classroom environment by setting clear expectations and fostering open communication between students and teachers.
- Participated in dozens of ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and enhance teaching abilities further.
- Created engaging lesson plans, fostered culture of discovery and provided well-organized classroom structure to help students succeed in program.
- Managed classroom resources efficiently, ensuring that all necessary materials were readily available for lessons and activities.
- Assessed student progress regularly, providing constructive feedback and targeted interventions to improve academic performance.
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Distributed and collected classroom materials such as worksheets, quizzes, and tests.
- Used computers, audio-visual aids and other equipment to supplement presentations.
- Created and maintained safe and orderly classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Assessed and evaluated student performance through use of standardized testing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Studies
Bob Jones University
Greenville, SC12.1995
Skills
- Facility Management
- Verbal and written communication
- Athletic program development
- Event Management
- Coordination of facilities
- Scheduling Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Analytical Skills
Additional Information
I work part-time with RecPros initiating and directing Middle School, JV, and Varsity Volleyball and Basketball Tournaments in the local area. I also work with Michael Wilder from the Wilder Side of Sports. Together we coordinate and implement multi-day premier Sports Cards and Memorabilia shows along the east coast. We have held shows in Columbus and Cincinnati OH, as well as Myrtle Beach, SC. These shows are premier events, including vendors and high profile athletes from across a wide range of sports.
Timeline
General Manager
Worker B's Lawn Care
07.2022 - 06.2024
Director of Athletics
Westgate Christian School
07.2002 - Current
High School Teacher
Westgate Christian School
07.2002 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Bible Studies
Bob Jones University
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