Elizabeth Koscielniak
Gaylord,MI
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative tasks. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Gaylord Equestrian Center
Gaylord, MI
06.2004 - Current
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to business operations.
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.
- Hosted special events to boost brand awareness and increase community engagement.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Developed individualized training plans for each horse based on experience level and needs.
- Coached riders competing at local, regional, national levels in dressage or eventing disciplines.
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
- Trained horses or other equines using knowledge of breed characteristics, training methods and performance standards.
Athletic Director
Gaylord Saint Mary's High School
Gaylord, MI
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Organized competitive events for athletes at the local and regional level.
- Developed relationships with local businesses to secure sponsorships for the team.
- Coordinated transportation arrangements for away games.
- Conducted regular meetings with coaches to discuss team performance and strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for purchasing of sporting equipment and apparel.
- Scheduled practice times for teams in accordance with facility availability.
- Coordinated scheduling of all athletic events and facilities, maximizing resource utilization.
- Conducted performance evaluations for coaching staff, providing constructive feedback and development plans.
- Developed fundraising activities in order to support athletics department operations.
Education
Associate of Science -
The University of Findlay
Findlay, OH05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MISkills
- First aid and CPR Certified in 2018
- Team building
- Organization
- Recordkeeping
- Communication
- Microsoft Word
- Team Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Data Entry
- Self-Directed
- Task Prioritization
- Scheduling
- Computer Skills
- Calendar Management
- Tech-Savvy
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Timeline
Athletic Director
Gaylord Saint Mary's High School
06.2018 - 06.2019
Owner
Gaylord Equestrian Center
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Science -
The University of Findlay
Some College (No Degree) - Elementary Education
Eastern Michigan University
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