Scott Fincham
Fond Du Lac
Summary
Dynamic sports official with extensive experience demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. Proven ability to enhance player safety and promote fair play while maintaining professionalism and integrity. Committed to continuous improvement, actively mentoring new officials and refining decision-making techniques to ensure optimal game outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Football Referee
Premiere Sports Officials Association
08.2022 - Current
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of football rules, applying them consistently throughout each match.
- Built trust among players, coaches, and spectators by demonstrating professionalism and integrity in every game situation.
- Supported player development by providing constructive feedback on rule violations when appropriate after games or during breaks in play.
- Maintained an unbiased approach, making impartial decisions throughout all games officiated.
- Ensured player safety by closely monitoring physical contact and penalizing any dangerous plays or behavior.
- Stayed current on rule changes and updates through regular participation in referee training sessions and workshops.
Baseball Umpire
Premiere Sports Officials Association
05.2022 - Current
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Fielded questions from athletes and coaches regarding specific scenarios and calls.
- Promoted fair play by consistently enforcing baseball regulations throughout each match.
- Provided guidance for newer umpires, sharing valuable insights from personal experience on effective decision-making techniques during games.
- Officiated games fairly and impartially using sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Trained and mentored new referees and other sports officials.
Basketball Official
Premiere Sports Officials Association
11.2017 - Current
- Enhanced player safety by diligently monitoring the court for potential hazards and violations.
- Increased game efficiency by promptly making decisive calls on fouls, out-of-bounds plays, and other rule infractions.
- Reduced errors in game outcomes due to officiating mistakes by consistently pursuing self-improvement opportunities such as reviewing video footage after games.
- Promoted a positive image of basketball officiating through professionalism both on-court and off-court interactions with players, coaches, fans, media representatives.
- Maximized player understanding of rules through clear explanations and demonstrations as needed during games.
- Provided constructive feedback to new or less experienced officials, promoting their professional growth within the industry.
- Supported the development of local basketball officials association by actively participating in meetings, committees, and mentorship programs.
- Refereed basketball at [Level], [Level] and [Level].
Education
Associate of Applied Science - IT / Web Development
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE05-2021
Skills
- Self-motivation and discipline
- Strong communication skills
- Strong leadership qualities
- Assertiveness and confidence
- Professionalism and integrity
- Adaptable to situations
- Continuous learning and improvement
- Team management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Leadership skills
- Excellent communication
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
Timeline
Football Referee
Premiere Sports Officials Association
08.2022 - Current
Baseball Umpire
Premiere Sports Officials Association
05.2022 - Current
Basketball Official
Premiere Sports Officials Association
11.2017 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - IT / Web Development
Metropolitan Community College
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