Christine Dzakah
Fairborn,OH
Summary
Graduate-level sports management professional with a strong background in facility operations and event coordination. Managed daily operations of recreational facilities, conducted safety inspections, and ensured compliance with standards while enhancing user experiences. Developed leadership and communication skills through diverse roles in U.S. and international sports environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Facility Manager
Wright State University
Dayton, Ohio
10.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversaw daily operations of university recreational facilities, ensuring smooth functioning of gym, pool, climbing gym, basketball courts, and multipurpose courts.
- Conducted routine safety inspections to ensure equipment functionality and compliance with university standards.
- Coordinated maintenance efforts and resolved operational issues to maintain facility standards.
- Facilitated scheduling, crowd management, and enhanced user experience within facilities.
Graduate Assistant, Recreational Sports Center
West Texas A&M University
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Coordinated facility reservations and events to facilitate community engagement and program success.
- Supervised student employees to ensure smooth daily facility operations.
- Managed equipment rentals and monitored user access data to enhance user experience.
- Conducted safety and functionality inspections of equipment and the Fusion management system.
- Supported operations across 19 recreational sports facilities at the Virgil Henson Activity Center.
Web Marketing & Programs Coordinator
Upswing Music Company & Elizabeth Hemans Foundation
Accra, Ghana
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Managed digital communications and social media platforms to increase awareness of programs, events, and organizational initiatives.
- Coordinated community outreach programs to provide educational support, healthcare assistance, and charitable donations to underserved populations.
- Led planning and execution of the Foundation’s annual Youth Summit, including guest speaker coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and logistics.
- Maintained detailed records of program activities and financial transactions to ensure transparency and accountability.
Sports Anchor, Reporter & Producer
Kwese Sports | GTV | Metro TV | Viasat One TV | Rainbow Radio | Live FM
Accra, Ghana
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Anchored live sports programs, contributing insightful analysis that enriched viewer understanding of events.
- Covered high-profile local and international sporting events, enhancing audience engagement during tournaments like World Cups.
- Conducted athlete and official interviews, producing broadcast-ready sports content that informed and entertained viewers.
- Recognized with awards from the Ghana Athletics Association (2016)
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12-2025
Bachelor of Art - Communications Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Accra Ghana05-2019
Associate Degree - Journalism
Institute of Commercial Management UK
Bournemouth-United Kingdom (UK)02-2012
Master of Arts - Communication
West Texas A&M University – School of Fine Arts
Canyon, TXSkills
- Sports Facility Operations
- Recreational Sports Management
- Facilities operations
- Facility operations
- Scheduling & Facility Reservations
- Event coordination
- Schedule coordination
- Staff supervision
- Staff training
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Safety protocols
- Building inspections
- Facility inspections
- Fusion
- Microsoft Word & Excel
- Fusion
- Effective communication
- Written communication
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Interpersonal skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Scheduling
- Written communication
- Scheduling
- Team leadership
- Recreational Sports Management
Leadership And Professional Service
- Ministry of Youth and Sports (Ghana), Drafted press releases, official speeches, and wrote sports articles for publication at the Ministry’s official sites and social media platforms.
- Have published articles on international platforms and also published academic papers.
- Was Awarded by the Ghana Athletics Association for contributions in elevating the sport from the grassroots to becoming a popular sport nationwide.
- Sports Writers’ Association of Ghana (SWAG), Active member.
- AIPS, Got selected to represent Ghana at the AIPS Young Reporters Training Program (Jordan, 2016).
- United States Press Agency, Registered freelance sports journalist.
Timeline
Facility Manager
Wright State University
10.2024 - 12.2025
Graduate Assistant, Recreational Sports Center
West Texas A&M University
10.2023 - 05.2024
Web Marketing & Programs Coordinator
Upswing Music Company & Elizabeth Hemans Foundation
10.2020 - 08.2023
Sports Anchor, Reporter & Producer
Kwese Sports | GTV | Metro TV | Viasat One TV | Rainbow Radio | Live FM
01.2012 - 12.2018
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Wright State University
Bachelor of Art - Communications Studies
Ghana Institute of Journalism
Associate Degree - Journalism
Institute of Commercial Management UK
Master of Arts - Communication
West Texas A&M University – School of Fine Arts