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Justin Falwell

Peoria,IL

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Member of the Association for Applied Sport Psychology since 2020. Experienced in program coordination and management, specializing in youth and adult sports programs. Skilled in research, curriculum development, and delivering instructional content. Adept at organizing and overseeing sports programs with a focus on customer service and program quality.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Athletics Coordinator

Peoria Park District
Peoria, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Organized and operated a wide range of recreational sports programs for both youth and adults, such as soccer, baseball and basketball for youth while managing adult soccer, softball, and kickball.
  • Oversaw the hiring process, training sessions, and management of part-time staff and community volunteers to optimize program efficiency.
  • Developed yearly budgets for park district sports programs and obtained and arranged necessary equipment for program operations.
  • Coordinated and supervised the day-to-day activities of a recreation center while ensuring excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Contributed to the development of athletic calendars, practice schedules, and overseeing game day logistics.
  • Collaborated with marketing personnel to develop promotional materials related to upcoming athletic events.

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Contributed to the development of course content and curriculum for a newly introduced class, involving the creation of video resources and presentations to enhance student learning.
  • Served as the lead instructor for multiple courses, responsible for designing and delivering lessons while assessing student progress.
  • Organized lectures, seminars, workshops, and other activities related to the subject matter of the class.
  • Provided individual tutoring sessions for struggling students as needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of student attendance and grades in accordance with university policies.
  • Developed online quizzes and other assessments to evaluate student understanding of course material.
  • Researched new topics related to the subject matter of the course.
  • Led review sessions prior to major exams or assignments due dates.
  • Displayed strong work ethic and promoted respect and humility among individuals.

Cashier/Front-End Associate

Kroger
Morgantown, WV
07.2020 - 07.2021
  • Achieved accurate and efficient processing of customer transactions at the check lane by creating a friendly and welcoming environment
  • Effectively coordinated with colleagues on the front-end to achieve customer and management satisfaction.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

Office Assistant

Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
Annapolis, MD
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Answered phone calls and directed citizens through appropriate channels for prompt resolution of their inquiries
  • Efficiently handled application processing for rezoning by logging applications, identifying relevant lots through the county's Geographical Information System, and promptly distributing them to assigned planners
  • Digitized old paper files to create a lasting record of county information and records.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.

Keyholder / Assistant Manager

Journey’s
Columbia, MD
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Trained new employees and provided guidance on established procedures and policies.
  • Provided excellent customer service by promptly addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints
  • Maintained inventory levels and ensured timely handling of incoming/outgoing packages.
  • Managed store operations and ensured smooth opening/closing procedures, bank deposits, and inventory management, while maintaining merchandise worth over $650K.
  • Organized backroom storage areas to maximize efficiency of space utilization.

Intramural Official and Supervisor

George Mason University Recreation
Fairfax, VA
10.2015 - 05.2017
  • Assisted in training 50+ new officials across multiple sports, overseeing game management, drill execution, and rule explanation.
  • Resolved conflicts between players, spectators and coaches by mediating them. Avoided rule disputes and player eligibility issues to execute games and events seamlessly.
  • Supervised and managed intramural sports operations, providing feedback to officials and maintaining sportsmanship standards.
  • Collaborated with supervisory team to develop innovative methods that enhanced employee engagement and retention, resulting in a substantial 20% decrease in seasonal turnover.
  • Held responsibility for officiating multiple intramural sports including but not limited to basketball, flag football, volleyball,
    team handball, slow-pitch softball and soccer.

Education

Master of Science - Psychology of Sport And Physical Activity

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Psychology

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
08.2017

Skills

  • Program Coordination
  • Customer Service
  • Project Management
  • Course Development
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Public Speaking
  • Transcription
  • Survey Coding
  • Data Interpretation
  • Training and Instruction
  • Health Promotion
  • Performance Consulting
  • Academic Writing
  • Qualitative Research
  • Research
  • Performance Evaluation

Volunteer Experience

Student Manager, West Virginia University Women’s Basketball, Morgantown, WV, Sep. 2019 - Mar. 2020 Assisted in day-to-day operations for both practices and games

Conference Presentations

Exploring the Meaning and Experiences of Tilt in Esports, Midwest Sport and Exercise Psychology Symposium 2023, Muncie, IN, - Feb. 2023

Projects

Master’s Thesis Project, July 2023, Exploring the Meaning and Experiences of Tilt in Esports. 

  • Conducted qualitative research using phenomenologically-based semi-structured interviews in order to examine and define the phenomenon known as 'tilt' in collegiate level esports athletes.

Research Assistant, 2020, West Virginia University, under Dr. Johannes Raabe, 

  • Transcribed interviews for later analysis in a study involving athletic trainers and their impact on athlete motivation during injury rehabilitation.
  • Created an extensive database of NCAA coaches contact information for every school in the country for a study involving motivation and basic psychological need satisfaction across the target population.
  • Presented at the WVU 2020 Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium on a study focused on the motivation and basic psychological need satisfaction of NCAA head and assistant coaches.

Professional Organizations

  • Association for Applied Sport Psychology - Since 2020
  • American Psychological Association - Since 2022

Timeline

Athletics Coordinator

Peoria Park District
05.2023 - Current

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Illinois State University
08.2021 - 05.2023

Cashier/Front-End Associate

Kroger
07.2020 - 07.2021

Office Assistant

Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning
10.2018 - 06.2019

Keyholder / Assistant Manager

Journey’s
08.2017 - 03.2018

Intramural Official and Supervisor

George Mason University Recreation
10.2015 - 05.2017

Master of Science - Psychology of Sport And Physical Activity

Illinois State University

Bachelor of Science - Sport And Exercise Psychology

West Virginia University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

George Mason University

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