Seasoned Sports Director with exceptional attention to detail and knowledge of event planning. Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Flexible schedule.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sports Administration
Atlantic Sun Conference
07.2023 - Current
Serve as the primary conference sport administrator for the women's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving, women's lacrosse and beach volleyball programs
Serve as the secondary conference sport administrator for the men's soccer and men's lacrosse programs
Plan, organize and supervise women's soccer, men's and women's swimming and diving, women's lacrosse and beach volleyball championship operations
Plan, organize and supervise beach volleyball championship operations for Coastal Collegiate Sports Association
Serve as the Senior Woman Administrator (SWA) for the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association
Assist the Deputy Commissioner, Senior Associate Commissioner and Associate Commissioner for Sports Administration
Efficiently communicate with full-time and affiliate member representatives (Athletic Directors, CEOs, SWAs, Sport Supervisors).
Director of Championships
Atlantic Sun Conference
01.2021 - 06.2023
Served as the primary conference sport administrator for the women's soccer and women's lacrosse programs
Served as the secondary conference sport administrator for the men's soccer and men's lacrosse programs
Planned, organized, and supervised championship tournament operations for twenty-two sports
Communicated with full-time and affiliate member representatives (Athletic Directors, CEOs, SWAs, Sport Supervisors)
Planned, organized, and supervised swimming and diving and beach volleyball championship operations for Coastal Collegiate Sports Association
Scheduled and moderated zoom and google meetings.
Coordinator of Events and Facilities
Kennesaw State University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Planned, organized and supervised event management programs, operations and procedures for all Kennesaw State University athletic events and athletic facilities, including KSU Athletics-hosted, University-hosted and external events
Managed game day operations for all athletic events and special events, including the pre-game set-ups, post-game breakdown and in-game coordination
Coordinated internally with teams, trainers, media relations, marketing, development, ticketing, broadcast, and video departments to ensure that event needs are communicated and coordinated seamlessly
Served as the event manager for baseball, men's and women's basketball, cross country, football, men's and women's golf, women's lacrosse, women's soccer, softball, men's and women's tennis, track, and volleyball
Served as the visiting team liaison and field manager for Football, responsibilities including credential distribution, field setup and breakdown and officials and chain crew liaison.
Facility Operations Assistant
Atlanta United FC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Scheduled and reserved facilities for all games, practices, and external events
Assisted with external events operations
Monitored parking lots during games
Assisted the Director of Facility Operations.
Graduate Assistant for Event Operations and Facilities
Kennesaw State University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Responsible for event management planning, game day staff scheduling and credential distribution
Oversaw fifteen part-time student assistants
Completed facility maintenance for all KSU sporting venues and arenas
Scheduled and reserved athletic facilities and academic classrooms
Created game day documents for sixteen Olympic sports, including game notes, timing sheets, official timing sheets, pass lists, and signage.
Student Assistant
Kennesaw State University
01.2012 - 01.2016
Assisted with facility care, guest relations, event preparation, and post-event breakdown
Assisted the Assistant Senior Associate AD, SWA, and Coordinator of Events and Facilities.
Education
Master of Science in Applied Exercise and Health Science - Sports Management
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA
05.2016
Skills
Proficient in Google, Zoom, Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher, & PowerPoint
Effective at working with diverse constituencies, resolving conflict, and working independently
Able to initiate and maintain strong interpersonal relationships
Efficient with communication and organization
Timeline
Director of Sports Administration
Atlantic Sun Conference
07.2023 - Current
Director of Championships
Atlantic Sun Conference
01.2021 - 06.2023
Coordinator of Events and Facilities
Kennesaw State University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Facility Operations Assistant
Atlanta United FC
01.2018 - 01.2019
Graduate Assistant for Event Operations and Facilities
Kennesaw State University
01.2017 - 01.2019
Student Assistant
Kennesaw State University
01.2012 - 01.2016
Master of Science in Applied Exercise and Health Science - Sports Management
Kennesaw State University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Kennesaw State University
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