Kristopher Myllari

High-performing, disciplined individual with demonstrated leadership, execution, and people management skills. Strong analytical/problem-solving skills, coupled with a desire to excel. Able to translate this into executable strategies and plans. Adept at managing and responding to rapidly changing priorities, parameters, and environments. Proven ability to effectively manage time, perform under pressure and thrive in a team environment. Able to communicate effectively in a variety of settings with a diverse audience.

• Allen Americans (ECHL) Professional Hockey, Plano, TX, Team Captain, 10/2021, Present, Voted a team captain during first full season with the team., Effectively communicated and managed conflict resolution amongst a diverse group of athletes, coaches, administrative personnel, and on-ice officials., Served as a mentor to new and current teammates., Created and enforced team policy., Established and maintained a positive example of integrity, respect, and professionalism.
• Penn State Varsity Hockey, State College, PA, Team Captain, 09/2019, 04/2020, Voted assistant captain by teammates and coaching staff., Cultivated leadership skills as assistant captain through unifying personalities and skillsets from a diverse group of athletes to work towards a common goal., Developed time management skills by balancing a rigorous hockey schedule with a challenging academic schedule., Coached local youth hockey programs.
• Athletic Director’s Leadership Institute, State College, PA, Men’s Hockey Team Representative, 09/2017, 04/2020, One of two players nominated by our coaching staff and advisors to represent the Varsity Hockey team., Engaged with Athletic Directors and fellow student-athletes to develop and practice leadership strategies., Analyzed effective and ineffective styles of leadership.

• Selected for Spiritus Leoninus Honor Society which recognizes the top 20 Penn State student-athletes who demonstrate elite leadership, academics, and community service.
• Big Ten Distinguished Scholar 2019-2020
• Two time Big Ten Champion 2017, 2020
• Selected for East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) All-Star Team (2023).
• Recipient of the 2022-23 Professional Hockey Players Association Best Defensive Defenseman Award as voted by my peers.

References available upon request