Stephanie M. Lewis
OH
Summary
Higher education and athletics professional who bridges the classroom and competition. Academic Advisor in Tiffin University’s School of Science, Technology, and Health, guiding 285 plus undergraduates through degree planning, early alerts, and retention support. Brings NCAA Division II athletics and coaching experience with a track record of aligning academic progress, eligibility expectations, and student athlete development. Known for building accountable team and student cultures that drive both performance and persistence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Advisor
Tiffin University, School of Science, Technology, and Health
Tiffin, OH
01.2025 - Current
- Advise 285+ undergraduate students across science, technology, and health majors; provide semester-to-semester course planning and graduation mapping.
- Establish individualized degree plans and course sequences, including prerequisite planning and credit load strategy to support on-time completion.
- Increase academic progress and early alert indicator technology usage; conduct timely outreach and create success plans to reduce probation risk and withdrawal.
- Coordinate with faculty, registrar, financial aid, and athletics staff to resolve barriers to persistence and support student accountability.
Graduate Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Tiffin University Athletics
Tiffin, OH
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Lead the Developmental Program team as the Head Coach.
- Planned and led training sessions focused on technical, tactical, and physical development; supported player retention and team culture.
- Mentored student athletes in academics, athletics, and personal development, reinforcing eligibility expectations and time management.
- Managed 65+ play performance trackers (Titans GPS Health Tracking) to support student-athlete development and accountability.
- Supported recruiting and onboarding processes, including evaluation and communication with prospective students and families.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance athlete performance and skill development.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strategies, improve team tactics, and optimize player positioning.
- Boosted team morale by organizing team-building activities.
Part Time Head Coach | Lead Group Fitness Trainer
F45 Training
Westerville, OH
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Lead 15 classes per day of high-volume HIIT group sessions and ensure safe technique execution; provide modifications and individual coaching.
- Support membership retention through goal-oriented consultations and consistent member engagement.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational goals.
- Coordinate weekly coach meetings and support training standardization across phases.
- Developed and implemented training programs to enhance member performance and engagement.
Assistant Athletic Director Intern
Rome City Institute
Rome, Italy
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Contributed to athletics operations and student-athlete experience in an international collegiate setting.
- Helped drive 45% revenue growth through partnerships that increased enrollment and program visibility.
- Supervised and trained 10+ coaches to improve instructional consistency and daily operational execution.
- Collaborated with coaching and academic staff to align athlete development with institutional expectations.
- Assisted in coordinating athletic events and managing logistics for student athletes.
U16/17 Boys Head Coach/Assistant Director of Facilities
A.S.D. Borgo Palidoro
Fiumicino, Italy
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Started two key partnerships with the Rome City Institute and the Academy Ladispoli Women's professional soccer team, which resulted in a 50% increase in revenue from new player onboarding.
- Planned and conducted training sessions to improve players' technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness.
- Assisted in recruitment with identifying, scouting, and recruiting potential players for the team.
- Administered scheduling, travel arrangements, equipment management, and maintained player records.
- Inspired athletes to improve their training habits and nutrition to become stronger, more agile, and more effective.
- Used Coerver® Soccer and YouCoach approaches & technology to evaluate player growth, training sessions, and improve performance for both athletes & coaching personnel.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses, informing strategic adjustments during competitions.
- Led facility maintenance initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime across multiple locations.
Wellness Assistant Supervisor
SourcePoint
Delaware, OH
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Conducted sales for the Wellness Department, ensuring at least 30% member retention each month.
- Supervised wellness programming and led individual and group education on fall prevention and aging well.
- Built hybrid programming and coaching routines that increased participation and engagement across member segments.
- Provided personalized fitness assessments and developed tailored exercise programs for clients.
- Trained and mentored a team of 8 instructors on teaching methodologies and studio operations.
- Planned and successfully led Strength Resistant fitness classes with 15-person groups per class.
Girl’s U13/14 Club Head Coach
Worthington United 94
Worthington, OH
12.2019 - 08.2022
- Coordinate practice planning, skill development, and design coaching tactics/strategies that prepare the team for competition.
- Displayed enthusiasm and care for players to provide a fun and safe sporting experience.
- Assisted in monitoring and supporting the academic progress of student athletes.
- Developed each player's technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness to a competitive level.
- Researched top national tournaments to participate in to seek high-level competitive teams to provide stronger competition in play.
- Notable Season Record Fall 2021-Spring 2022: 11-4-5
Studio Manager | Personal Trainer
The Exercise Coach
Worthington, OH
06.2018 - 01.2020
- Trained clients in 1 on 1 and Group Personal Training sessions. Performed 15-20 consultations per day with clients to create a “Road Map” to guide them through reaching their overall health & fitness goals.
- Recruited, trained, and developed a high-performing and customer-focused team from scratch using The Exercise Coach handbook.
- Used "Pipedrive" strategies to promote exceptional customer service, generate sale revenue, and create positive environment for employees and clients.
- Designed personalized workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty Smart Tec fitness programs.
Game Day Operations Student Assistant
Queens University Of Charlotte Athletics
Charlotte, NC
08.2014 - 03.2018
- Created and implemented policies and procedures that ensure equal access to facilities and support spaces in terms of scheduling, staffing, video streaming, and game day experiences for all teams and student-athletes.
- Worked with coaches daily, managing day-to-day department operations, including contest and facility management.
- Developed, implemented, and assessed over 75+ student's development, both in retention, and educational programs.
- Budgeted management and long-range planning for student engagement in attending matches & games.
Education
Master of Education - Higher Education Administration
Tiffin University
Tiffin, OH12-2024
Master of Business Administration - Sport Management and International Soccer Coaching
Rome City Institute
Rome, Italy05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management and Sport Psychology
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05-2018
Skills
- College recruiting and relationship building: prospect evaluation, consistent outreach, campus visits, transfer portal support
- NIL and athlete branding support within institutional guidelines
- NCAA compliance and eligibility coordination: recruiting calendars, CARA, official visit rules, documentation, progress toward degree tracking
- High-performance collaboration: strength and conditioning, athletic training, nutrition, mental health, and load management
- Tactical preparation and scouting: opponent analysis, game planning, film breakdown, in-game adjustments
- Scholarship and roster management: equivalency planning, retention strategy, and aid coordination
Accomplishments
- Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement Student Award (South Atlantic Conference), 2016, 2017, 2018
- Student Marketing Club Public Relations Award, Queens University, 2017
- Humanitarian Award, 2016
- NCAA Division II Women’s Soccer Honorable Mention and NCAA Championship Finalist (2017 to 2018)
- NCAA Division II First Team Women’s Soccer (November 2017)
- Offensive Coach recognition for multiple seasons (2016 to 2018)
- Coached undefeated youth teams ages 6 and 8 across multiple seasons (2016 to 2018)
- Special Olympics Youth Coach, Most Motivational (2017)
- Best Defensive Player of the Year, Women’s Academy Ladispoli, Rome, Italy (2022 to 2023)
- Coppa Italia Eccellenza Femminile Champion, Women’s Academy Ladispoli, Rome, Italy (2022 to 2023)
Certification
- First Aid and AED/CPR
- QPR Suicide Prevention
- SafeSport Trained
- UEFA D Coaching License
- ISSA Personal Trainer; Certified Strength and Conditioning (ISSA/NASM)
- NASM Personal Trainer; Certified Strength and Conditioning
- United Soccer Coaches Diploma: Professional Development Certificate, The Youth Coach
- United Soccer Coaches Special Topics Diploma: Training and Developing the Complete Female Player
- Coerver Coaching: Youth Diploma 1 and 2
Languages
Italian
Professional Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Tiffin University, School of Science, Technology, and Health
01.2025 - Current
Graduate Assistant Women's Soccer Coach
Tiffin University Athletics
08.2023 - 12.2024
Part Time Head Coach | Lead Group Fitness Trainer
F45 Training
08.2023 - 10.2023
U16/17 Boys Head Coach/Assistant Director of Facilities
A.S.D. Borgo Palidoro
09.2022 - 07.2023
Assistant Athletic Director Intern
Rome City Institute
08.2022 - 07.2023
Wellness Assistant Supervisor
SourcePoint
01.2020 - 08.2022
Girl’s U13/14 Club Head Coach
Worthington United 94
12.2019 - 08.2022
Studio Manager | Personal Trainer
The Exercise Coach
06.2018 - 01.2020
Game Day Operations Student Assistant
Queens University Of Charlotte Athletics
08.2014 - 03.2018
Master of Education - Higher Education Administration
Tiffin University
Master of Business Administration - Sport Management and International Soccer Coaching
Rome City Institute
Bachelor of Science - Sport Management and Sport Psychology
Queens University of Charlotte