Christopher Riker
Portage,MI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Director of Athletics at Portage Northern High School, skilled in stakeholder collaboration and strategic direction. Successfully developed comprehensive plans that enhanced student athlete success and retention. Proven ability to build client relationships and improve performance through innovative initiatives and effective budget management.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Athletics
Portage Northern High School
06.2005 - Current
- Delivered strategic and visionary leadership to athletic department coaches and trainers.
- Collaborated with athletics and academic staff to promote academic success, retention and graduation for student athletes.
- Developed comprehensive plan for athletic department that supported and aligned with mission and vision of institution.
- Operated with genuine concern for welfare of students, staff, parents and community.
- Developed budgets, negotiated contracts, requested bids, and oversaw all purchasing for the athletic department.
- Hired, mentored and evaluated all coaches and athletic personnel.
- Managed all aspects of over 40 teams- scheduling, transportation, hiring of officials, equipment acquisition, and facility care and scheduling.
MHSAA Representative Council Member
Michigan High School Athletic Association
12.2020 - Current
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to improve the function of the organization
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
MHSSCA President and Vice President
Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Supported project management team for optimal performance.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Oversaw organization-wide changes to modernize procedures and policies
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve organization offerings to its members.
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
Teacher/Coach
Portage Northern High School
08.1998 - 06.2005
- Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Calvin College
Grand Rapids, MI05.1993
Skills
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Records management
- Strategic direction
- Revenue generation
- Performance improvement
- Paperwork processing
- Expense reporting
- Client relationship building
Timeline
MHSAA Representative Council Member
Michigan High School Athletic Association
12.2020 - Current
Director of Athletics
Portage Northern High School
06.2005 - Current
MHSSCA President and Vice President
Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association
01.2000 - 01.2004
Teacher/Coach
Portage Northern High School
08.1998 - 06.2005
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Calvin College
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