Mary Jane Petrlik
Summary
Results-oriented professional with a background in sports event management and effective communication. Skilled in leading teams through organizational changes while ensuring seamless event execution and player engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Womens Ice Hockey Manager
Stonehill College
Boston, Massachusetts
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Managed game day operations to ensure seamless execution during events.
- Collaborated with staff and coaches to build strong relationships and effectively engage players.
- Led teams through organizational changes and crisis situations, ensuring stability and focus.
- Oversaw equipment logistics, ensuring proper loading onto buses and into rinks.
- Accompanied team during extensive road trips and flights.
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins
Freedom, New Hampshire
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Led group games and team-building exercises to promote collaboration.
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports, games, and field trips, fostering creativity and teamwork in a safe environment.
- Supervised daily camp activities for children aged six to sixteen.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during swimming and outdoor activities.
- Trained new counselors on camp policies and activity guidelines.
- Facilitated arts and crafts sessions using various materials and techniques.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in a new environment.
- Supported campers in building confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions, enhancing communication skills and fostering positive relationships among campers.
Lifeguard
City of South Portland
South Portland, Maine
01.2020 - 06.2022
- Executed emergency rescues to ensure patron safety in critical situations.
- Monitored swimmers to ensure safety in the pool area.
- Maintained constant surveillance of patrons in the swimming area at all times.
- Enforced safety rules and guidelines among patrons at the aquatic facility.
- Monitored pool area to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Assisted in conducting swim lessons for various skill levels and ages.
- Provided individualized assistance to swimmers of varying skill levels to enhance their confidence and skills.
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay current on lifeguard techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing / Communication
Stonehill College
South Easton, MA05-2026
Skills
- Athlete engagement
- Sports event planning
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Team building
- Coaching and mentoring
- Leadership development
- Communication strategies
- Effective messaging
- Relationship building
- Conflict resolution
- Compliance awareness
Languages
Sign Language
Elementary
Italian
Elementary
Certification
- CPR
- Lifeguard
- First Aid
Affiliations
- Animal Refuge League Volunteer
Accomplishments
- South Portland Police and Fire Citizens Award
Timeline
Womens Ice Hockey Manager
Stonehill College
09.2025 - 03.2026
Camp Counselor
YMCA Camp Nellie Huckins
06.2021 - 08.2022
Lifeguard
City of South Portland
01.2020 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing / Communication
Stonehill College