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Meredith Eden Merchant

Worcester,USA

Summary

Dedicated higher education professional transitioning into K–12 education with a passion for science instruction and student development. Actively pursuing Massachusetts DESE licensure and eager to apply over a decade of experience in instructional leadership, curriculum design, and experiential learning to inspire and support Grade 6 science students.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director of Facilities & Recreation

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
07.2016 - Current
  • Coordinate all PERA facility operations including programming, scheduling, and staffing.
  • Recruit, hire, schedule, supervise, and evaluate facility operations staff, which includes, one full-time Recreation Coordinator, over 100 student personnel, and seven part-time professionals.
  • Coordinate all mandatory in-service training per month for building staff and lifeguards
  • Manage payroll process for timely payment and monitor budget status.
  • Implement and develop organizational structure of employees of Sports & Recreation Center
  • Assist in maintenance management of all PERA facilities
  • Works closely with PERA facility manager in day to day management of PERA facilities including facility preparations for recreation activities, athletic events, and special programming events
  • Coordinates financial process including membership, program fees, and income in accordance with appropriate department and college accounting policies
  • Maintain accurate inventory of equipment and instruct staff and users on care and safety issues with the use of equipment
  • Implement and uphold facility policies
  • Implement and update operational manuals for staff and facilities in a timely manner
  • Implement risk management plans and responds to accidents and injuries with appropriate safety measures in relationship with campus police in all areas including recreation and intramurals
  • Assist the Associate Athletic Director in their areas of responsibility including but not limited to club sport activities, event management, athletics, and summer camps.

Adjunct Faculty, Marketing and Management

Becker College
09.2018 - 05.2021
  • Classes currently teaching: Introduction to Sport Management, Sport Facility Management, and Legal/Ethical Issues in Sport
  • Prepare semester curriculum for each class
  • Conducted classroom management, tests, and create lectures
  • Complete grading of discussions, tests, and assignments in a timely manner
  • Continually work with students to improve grades, work with life events, and help to succeed in the classroom.

State Director

Massachusetts State Director
02.2017 - 05.2019
  • Acted as liaison between the Regional Representative and state/provincial membership
  • Served as a voice for the stat's or province's membership
  • Acted as a liaison between the NNC and the state/provincial membership and state association, if applicable
  • Communicated regularly with state membership to gather information from the state/province membership for Regional newsletter
  • Communicated regularly with state membership to disperse information regarding Association business and events
  • Assisted the Regional Representative with recommendations for position appointments as requested
  • Collaborated with the NNC to follow up with non-renewing members and institutional members within the state/province
  • Acted as a mentor for the state/provincial Student Leader
  • Acted as an officer of the state association within those states that have a NIRSA recognized state association.
  • Performed the duties specified within the constitution and bylaws of that state association
  • Performed other duties as requested by the Regional Representative.

Assistant Recreation Director/Facility Coordinator

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
03.2012 - 06.2016
  • Coordinated all PERA facility operations including programming, scheduling, and staffing.
  • Recruited, hired, scheduled, supervised, and evaluated facility operations staff, which includes student personnel, and part-time staff.
  • Responsible for on-going facility staff development and training of over 100 student employees.
  • Coordinate all mandatory in-service training per month for building staff and lifeguards
  • Managed payroll process for timely payment and monitor budget status.
  • Implemented and developed organizational structure of employees of Sports & Recreation Center
  • Assisted in maintenance management of all PERA facilities
  • Worked closely with PERA facility manager in day to day management of PERA facilities including facility preparations for recreation activities, athletic events, and special programming events
  • Coordinated financial process including membership, program fees, and income in accordance with appropriate department and college accounting policies
  • Maintained accurate inventory of equipment and instruct staff and users on care and safety issues with the use of equipment
  • Implemented and updated operational manuals for staff and facilities in a timely manner
  • Implemented multiple software platforms with WPI IT: WhenToWork, CSI, Fusion
  • Implemented risk management plans and responds to accidents and injuries with appropriate safety measures in relationship with campus police in all areas including recreation and intramurals
  • Assisted the Associate Athletic Director in their areas of responsibility including but not limited to club sport activities, event management, athletics, and summer camps.
  • Adhere to departmental, NCAA, and university policies
  • Assisted with policy development and implementation of Sports & Recreation Center

Education

Doctorate Degree of Education - Higher Education Administration

Northeastern University
Boston, MA
03.2024

Master's Degree of Education - Exercise Science, Concentration- Health Promotion

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
03.2011

Bachelor's Degree of Science - Sports and Leisure Management- Health/Fitness

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT
05.2008

Associates Degree of Arts - General Studies

Community College of Rhode Island
Lincoln, RI
05.2004

Skills

    Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development
    Classroom Management & Student Engagement
    Differentiated Instruction & Assessment
    CPR/First Aid Certified (American Red Cross)
    Currently pursuing Massachusetts DESE Teaching Certification

Affiliations

  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) RCRSP March 2016- Present
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Professional Member June 2011-Present
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Student Member January 2010-May 2011
  • National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) Member Fall 2009- May 2014

Committees

  • WPI Judicial Board Chair June 2021-Present
  • Event Efficiencies Committee (WPI) June 2024- Present
  • Inauguration of the 17th President Grace Wang of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Facilities and Logistics Chair June 2023-March 2024
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Operations Director October 2023-February 2024
  • Student Engagement Committee (WPI) June 2021-June 2023
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Nominations and Appointments Committee Region 1 representative
  • Event Management Committee COVID, (WPI) March 2020- May 2020
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Region 1 Steering Committee for 2019 NIRSA Region 1 Conference Registration Committee Chair
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Region 1 Book Club Committee Chair Fall 2018-May 2019
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Region 1 Communications Committee August 2017-Spring 2018
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) 2019 Annual Conference Host Committee May 2017-February 2019 Fundraising Committee Chair
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Strategic Partner Group- Task force Member August 2017- Spring 2018
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Region 1 Basketball Championships All tournament Committee Fall 2018
  • National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) Region 1 Flag Football Championships All tournament Committee Fall 2018
  • Massachusetts Association for Recreational Sports (MARS) Committee for State Workshop Conference November 2014- Present
  • Massachusetts Association for Recreational Sports (MARS) Committee for State Workshop Conference November 2014- June 2015
  • Inauguration of the 16th President Laurie Leshin of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) Facilities and Logistics Committee June 2014-November 2014
  • Massachusetts Association for Recreational Sports (MARS) Host Committee for State Workshop Conference November 2013- June 2014
  • NEWMAC Swimming & Diving Championships Committee October 2013- February 2015
  • NCAA Regional Wrestling Championships Committee February 2013

Timeline

Adjunct Faculty, Marketing and Management

Becker College
09.2018 - 05.2021

State Director

Massachusetts State Director
02.2017 - 05.2019

Assistant Director of Facilities & Recreation

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
07.2016 - Current

Assistant Recreation Director/Facility Coordinator

Worcester Polytechnic Institute
03.2012 - 06.2016

Master's Degree of Education - Exercise Science, Concentration- Health Promotion

Springfield College

Bachelor's Degree of Science - Sports and Leisure Management- Health/Fitness

Eastern Connecticut State University

Associates Degree of Arts - General Studies

Community College of Rhode Island

Doctorate Degree of Education - Higher Education Administration

Northeastern University

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