Dawn Harper
WARREN,OH
Summary
Dedicated athletics professional with six years of experience in the athletic department and a Master’s in Athletic Administration, seeking the role of Athletic Director to lead programs, support student-athletes both academically and competitively, and continue building a strong successful athletic culture through effective leadership, organization and community engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Faculty Manager
Warren City School District
Warren, OH
07.2023 - Current
- Build, monitor, and maintain event setups, seating, and pricing in digital systems (e.g., Hometown Ticketing) for all sports.
- Handle inquiries, resolve ticket issues, and build relationships with donors and fans.
- Making bank deposits after game days and developing a master ledger for all money and ticket sales after each athletic event.
- Collaborating with compliance officers and registrars to certify that student-athletes meet all academic eligibility requirements for practice and competition.
- Monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes and ensuring the academic integrity of the athletic program compliant with OHSAA standards
- Sets up team benches, locker rooms for home/away teams, and officials' rooms.
- Manages game-day staff, including scoreboard operators, announcers etc.
- Coordinate with law enforcement, security, and medical staff for emergency procedures.
Athletic Department Secretary
Warren City School District
Warren, OH
06.2019 - Current
- Coordinated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed scheduling and logistics for meetings, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, improving document retrieval speed.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations for administrative reviews.
- Serving as the primary contact for parents, coaches, opposing schools, and vendors regarding athletic programs.
- Preparing purchase orders, assisting with budget monitoring,
- Coordinates team schedules, transportation, and game-day operations.
- Develops and administers operational budgets, and manages expenses for each sport and operation under the department
- Oversees the scheduling, safety, and maintenance of athletic venues and equipment.
Educational Aide: SSC Program
Warren City Schools District
Warren, OH
10.2016 - 06.2019
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to administrators on behavioral issues for students in crisis
- Track, record, and report on behavioral data, incident reports, and progress notes for staff/team review
- Provide 1:1 or small-group supervision, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and support during transitions, meals, and academic instruction
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Warren City School District
Warren, OH
08.2014 - 10.2016
- Implemented engaging lesson plans to facilitate student learning across diverse subjects.
- Provided individualized support to students, ensuring comprehension of key concepts and skills.
- Developed strong relationships with students, promoting a sense of belonging and encouragement.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, creating a positive and focused learning environment for all students.
Education
Master of Science - Athletic Administration
Ohio University
Athens, OH08-2017
High School Diploma -
Warren G Harding High School
Warren, OH06-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media
University of Akron
Akron, OH05-2014
Skills
- Dragon Fly
- Hometown Ticketing
- Schedule Star
Proficient in
- Windows Office Suite
- myOHSAA
- mySCView
Timeline
High School Faculty Manager
Warren City School District
07.2023 - Current
Athletic Department Secretary
Warren City School District
06.2019 - Current
Educational Aide: SSC Program
Warren City Schools District
10.2016 - 06.2019
Permanent Building Substitute Teacher
Warren City School District
08.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Science - Athletic Administration
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Warren G Harding High School
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Media
University of Akron