Dynamic leader with a proven track record at University of Minnesota-Crookston, excelling in strategic planning and diversity inclusion. Spearheaded initiatives that graduated 97% of students, predominantly from underrepresented backgrounds. Expert in faculty leadership and public speaking, adept at fostering relationships and developing staff.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Physical Education Teacher, Coach and Leader
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West
Albertville, MN
01.2015 - Current
Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects
Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet a variety of student’s needs
Communicate with parents, administrators, colleagues, and peers to set and meet educational goals
Create and implement lesson plans in accordance with state and school curriculum requirements
Analyze student progress and grades as required by district curriculum and requirements
Promote teamwork, time management, discipline, strength and the importance of physical activity for life time health through activities and partner-related games
Administered and organized Summer School for STMA Middle School West
Facilitator on the Professional Learning Committee (PLC)
Head Boys Basketball Coach, Head Middle School Golf Coach, Former Head Middle School Football Coach
Head Coach Men’s Basketball, Assistant Athletic Director, Instructor of Sports Management Program, Intramural Director, Head Women’s Tennis Coach
University of Minnesota-Crookston
Crookston, MN
01.1995 - 01.2015
Served on campus planning committee for recruitment and retention of students
Co-authored the Student Athlete Conduct Handbook
Graduated 97% of my students, with a high majority of them being from underrepresented, low income, first generation families
Worked with admissions, residential life, student affairs, and academic affairs departments
Hired, supervised, and evaluated assistant coaches, athletic trainers, student assistants, and managers
Developed job descriptions and employment duties for staff
Oversaw and evaluated 12 interns and was in charge of 20 work-study students as the intramural director
Served on campus strategic planning committee for athletic and student affairs
Developed and managed a $400,000 budget which included assistant coaches’ salaries, recruiting, operating, equipment, game day operations, and work-study students for men’s basketball program
Developed and managed a $40,000 budget for the Women’s Tennis Program which included operating expenses, equipment, game day operations and salary for the part-time assistant coach
Developed and managed a $25,000 budget for intramurals
Scheduled the athletic facility for sports games and practices, as well as for presentations, graduations (college and high school), and guest speakers
Scheduled class rooms through the academic affairs office for classes to be taught
Secured the proper insurance information for the Minnesota State High School League from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus for events on the Crookston campus
Education
Educational Administrative Principal Licensure - K-12
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MN
01.2018
Masters of Education - Human Resource Development
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
01.2002
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Physical Education and Coaching
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
01.1995
Skills
Diversity and inclusion skills
Strategic planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Complex Problem-solving
Public speaking
Staff development
Training and mentoring
Relationship building
Recruiting and interviewing
Employee motivation & development
Faculty leadership
Coaching and mentoring
Excellent interpersonal communication
References
Stephanie Helgeson, Athletic Director, University of Minnesota Crookston, helgeson@umn.edu, 218-281-8422
Andy Merfeld, Principal, STMA Middle School West, andym@stma.k12.mn.us, 763-497-4524
Lynn Jennisen, Assistant Principal, St. Michael-Albertville, lynnj@stma.k12.mn.us, 763-497-4524
Keith Cornell, Athletic Director, St. Michael Albertville, 763-497-6560 ex. 3, Keithc@mystma.org
Awards
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Two year letter winner men’s basketball.
Athletic Scholarship player men’s basketball.
Voted by teammates most dedicated player ’93 and ’94.
Leadership award by teammates ’93-94.
University of Minnesota, Crookston
University of Minnesota Presidential Scholar.
All division Minnesota Junior College Men’s Basketball Player ’91 and ’92.
Team Captain 1991-1992. Ranked 8th nationally.
Win-E-Mac High School
Valedictorian.
All-Conference Basketball Player 1988,89,90.
Player of the Year, Region 8A, 1990.
WCCO Player of the Week, 1990.
All-Conference Football Player 1990.
Timeline
Physical Education Teacher, Coach and Leader
St. Michael-Albertville Middle School West
01.2015 - Current
Head Coach Men’s Basketball, Assistant Athletic Director, Instructor of Sports Management Program, Intramural Director, Head Women’s Tennis Coach
University of Minnesota-Crookston
01.1995 - 01.2015
Educational Administrative Principal Licensure - K-12
St. Cloud State University
Masters of Education - Human Resource Development
University of Minnesota
Bachelor of Science - K-12 Physical Education and Coaching
Minnesota State University Moorhead
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