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Heather Ruchim

Ice Hockey Official
Wheeling,IL

Summary

Lifelong athlete seeking professional challenges that allow me to share my passion for softball, ice hockey and sports in general. Hardworking, dependable and eager to help the team achieve and exceed company goals. Perceptive ice hockey official with nearly a decade of experience. Proficient in adapting to needs and rules of each competitive level. Highly skilled in time management and maintenance of composure in high-stress situations.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Ice Hockey Official

USA Hockey
01.2015 - Current
  • USA Hockey Level 4 certified on-ice official.
  • NCAA/ACHA certified on-ice official.
  • International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) certified on-ice official.
  • Work collaboratively with officiating crew to manage game flow and maintain a safe and fair environment.
  • Review and study multiple rulebooks to maintain current knowledge of rule interpretations, updates and changes. (USA Hockey, NCAA and IIHF)
  • Identify, educate and mentor female officials who aspire to work the highest levels of hockey nationally and internationally.
  • GOAL-Earn the opportunity to represent the United States as an on-ice official at the Olympics.



Head Girls Softball Coach

Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL
02.2014 - 07.2020
  • Head (Varsity) Softball Coach (2017-2020)
  • Assistant Softball Coach (2014-2016)
  • Responsible for all aspects of the girls high school softball program at my alma mater. (evaluated and hired assistant coaches as needed, preseason activities, strength training, communication with athletic department, uniforms/equipment needs, coordinated gym space and time as needed, tryout plans, evaluation format, fundraising, team building activities, community service outings, parent meetings, practice plans, game plans, coordinated transportation for all levels, eligibility, senior appreciation night, post season camps/clinics, etc.)
  • Worked collaboratively with coaching staff to provide student-athletes with an opportunity to be a part of a program that makes them feel a sense of belonging and valued for who they are.
  • Promote and reinforce essential life skills that one can learn best by playing team sports (i.e. accountability, responsibility, perseverance, punctuality, integrity, teamwork, sportsmanship, how to respond to failure and success, loyalty and pride, just to name a few).
  • Developed relationships with student-athletes to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Facilitated player and coach meetings regularly to provide and receive constructive feedback.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Encouraged athletes to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
  • Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
  • Constantly self reflected to ensure coaching style fit the needs of the program and be the best coach, mentor and role model as possible.

Softball Instructor

Slammers Baseball/Softball Academy
Lake Forest, IL
01.2008 - 01.2018
  • Provided private softball hitting and fielding instruction.
  • Clients were girls, age 8-21.
  • 1 on 1 and group instruction offered
  • Assessed clients strengths and weaknesses and made a game plan to help clients reach their goals.
  • Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
  • Trained athletes in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum results.
  • Monitored progress over time.
  • Communicated and shared ideas with other instructors to help identify the best approach and provide effective instruction.

Director of Girls Hockey

Glacier Ice Arena
Vernon Hills, IL
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Established HER-icanes girls hockey program.
  • Promoted girls ice hockey locally.
  • Volunteered time (without pay) to keep costs down and maximize participation.
  • Collected gently used equipment from other organizations to fulfill needs of participants, keep cost down and eliminate barriers to entry.
  • Emphasized importance of strong female role models when working with girls.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.

Founder/President of Operations

Chicagoland Softball Showcase, Inc
Northbrook, IL
01.2010 - 06.2012
  • Formerly known as Northwest Suburban Girl’s Softball Showcase
  • Mediate collegiate softball recruiting process by serving as a liaison between student athletes and college softball coaches across the country. (DI-DIII, NAIA, etc.)
  • Identified high school student athletes in Illinois that have the potential and desire to play softball at the collegiate level, provide them with an affordable platform to showcase their skills in front of college coaches and potentially earn college scholarships to continue education.
  • Established relationships with high school coaches in Illinois and college coaches across the country.
  • Created a booklet containing player profiles coordinated by assigned jersey number and color for the college coaches that attended so they could identify the player with ease and make notes. Profiles included GPA, test scores, contact information, athletic achievements, high school coaches contact information, travel ball club names, etc.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Employed optimal safety practices to reduce worksite complaints and hazards.
  • Year 1 consisted of roughly 125 student athletes and 50 college coaches in attendance.
  • Year 2 consisted of 175 student athletes and about 80 college coaches in attendance.
  • Greatest achievement, based on feedback provided from participants and coaches, about 55-60 high school student athletes that participated got recruited by and attended a college/university in attendance at the showcase.

Education

Social Work - Social Welfare

University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI
08.2005 - 04.2009

High School Diploma -

Adlai E. Stevenson High School
Lincolnshire, IL
08.2001 - 06.2005

Skills

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Accomplishments

-Participant in USA Hockey Officiating Advanced Development Program (2016-2018)

-Selected to officiate Illinois High School State Championship Game at United Center (2017 & 2020)

-Selected to officiate Central District Championship in Fond du Lac, WI (2021)

-Participant in USA Hockey Officiating Development Women's Futures Camp in St. Cloud, MN (2017)

-Participant in USA Hockey Officiating Development Women's Elite Camp in Lake Placid (2018)

-Participant in USA Hockey Officiating Development Women's Program of Merit Camp in Lake Placid (2019)

-Participant in USA Hockey Officaiting Development Instructor Seminar in Colorado Springs (2021)


-Named Head Softball Coach at Adlai E. Stevenson High School (2017)


-Lake County Pioneer Press as 1 of the Top 10 Girls’ High School Softball Player’s of the Decade (2000-2009)
-Recruited and signed to play Division 1 softball at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

-Stevenson High School “Big Gun” Award recipient in 2005 (MVP)
-All-State softball team selection in 2005
-3 time All-Area softball team selection (2003, 2004, 2005)

-3 time All-Conference softball team selection (2003, 2004, 2005)


-Illinois State AAA Girl's Hockey Champion (2004 & 2005)

-Central District AAA Girl's Hockey Champion (2004 & 2005)

-National AAA Girl's Hockey Championship runner-up (2004)

-Selected to participate in the USA Hockey Women’s National Development program in 2003 (Rochester) & 2004 (Lake Placid)

Certification

CPR/AED

Timeline

Ice Hockey Official

USA Hockey
01.2015 - Current

Head Girls Softball Coach

Adlai E. Stevenson High School
02.2014 - 07.2020

Director of Girls Hockey

Glacier Ice Arena
01.2011 - 01.2013

Founder/President of Operations

Chicagoland Softball Showcase, Inc
01.2010 - 06.2012

Softball Instructor

Slammers Baseball/Softball Academy
01.2008 - 01.2018

Social Work - Social Welfare

University of Wisconsin - Madison
08.2005 - 04.2009

High School Diploma -

Adlai E. Stevenson High School
08.2001 - 06.2005

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