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Thomas Veith

Washington,DC

Summary

Hardworking Director knowledgeable about business practices in the Athletic industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making. Energetic leader promotes 40 years of industry experience with superior record of accomplishment. Ambitious and highly motivated surpasses demanding objectives and achieves or exceeds set goals.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Director of Advancement

St. John's College High School
07.2015 - Current

Director of Planned Giving

Oversee Young Alumni Fellowship Council

Head of Theatre Hall of Fame

Spearhead Student Assistance Fund with current faculty and staff

Gift officer for Annual Fund, Endowments/Scholarships and Capital Campaigns

Alumni relations including cultivation and stewardship

Assist President of school with their Alumni relations

Director of Athletics

St. John's College High School
07.2005 - 06.2015

Oversee all sports, Men's and Women's

Hiring of all coaches

implemented strategies to improve the hiring process that had not previously been in place

oversee the athletic department budget as well as coaches salaries

oversee all athletic facilities

oversee all home athletic events

work directly with President on facility improvement projects

Head of Baseball for the Washington Athletic Conference secure championship venue

create two year league schedule



Teacher

The Wakefield School
07.1995 - 06.2005
  • Organized annual field days and sports tournaments, promoting physical activity and healthy competition among students.
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Created a safe and inclusive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations for behavior and respect among students.
  • Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Managed classroom behavior to maintain safe and orderly learning environments during physical activities.
  • Encouraged students to set and achieve fitness goals to develop sense of accomplishment.
  • Prepared lesson plans to teach age-appropriate exercises in alignment with school curriculum.
  • Organized and led sports teams teaching benefits of sportsmanship.
  • Integrated character education principles into daily lessons, instilling values such as teamwork, perseverance, responsibility, and sportsmanship in students.
  • Established a positive rapport with parents, conducting regular communication to keep them informed about their child''s progress and achievements in physical education classes.
  • Served as a coach for various school sports teams, leading them to numerous victories and successful seasons.
  • Implemented differentiated instruction techniques, ensuring all students were challenged according to their abilities and needs.
  • Increased student participation by incorporating engaging activities and group projects into daily lesson plans.

Head Women's Varsity Basketball Coach

The Wakefield School
07.1995 - 06.2005
  • Assisted student-athletes in achieving academic success by providing guidance and support throughout their high school careers.
  • Promoted teamwork, sportsmanship, and discipline within the basketball program for consistent results.
  • Served as a role model for student-athletes by exhibiting professionalism, integrity, respectfulness in all interactions within the school environment.
  • Cultivated a positive atmosphere within the basketball program that fostered team unity and camaraderie among players.
  • Oversee Varsity, Junior Varsity and Middle School coaches and student-athletes as well as coach 4thand 5th grade sports contests
  • Schedule all conference and non conference games

Head Varsity Men's Basketball Coach

The Wakefield School
07.1995 - 06.2000


  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Was in charge of Varsity, Junior Varsity, Middle School programs as well as coaching all 4th and 5th grade athletic competitions

Junior Varsity and Summer Varsity Basketball Coach

Gonzaga College High School
06.1979 - 03.1995

Implemented all offensive and defensive philosophies of the Head Varsity Coach

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Montgomery College
Rockville, MD

High School Diploma -

Gonzaga College High School
Washington, DC
06.1978

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Strategic leadership
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Decision-Making
  • Team Collaboration and Leadership
  • Key relationship management
  • Event Planning

Accomplishments

Helped student athletes realize their potential and get the best out of each

Multiple Coach of the Year Awards

Coached multiple Championship teams

Turned a non athletic school without any record of achievement into a top tier program in the Delaney Athletic Conference

In collaboration, created a new Lower and Middle School athletic Conference at The Wakefield School

Inducted into The Wakefield School Athletic Hall of Fame

Oversaw one of the best athletic programs in the DC area

Timeline

Associate Director of Advancement

St. John's College High School
07.2015 - Current

Director of Athletics

St. John's College High School
07.2005 - 06.2015

Teacher

The Wakefield School
07.1995 - 06.2005

Head Women's Varsity Basketball Coach

The Wakefield School
07.1995 - 06.2005

Head Varsity Men's Basketball Coach

The Wakefield School
07.1995 - 06.2000

Junior Varsity and Summer Varsity Basketball Coach

Gonzaga College High School
06.1979 - 03.1995

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Lebanon Valley College

No Degree - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Montgomery College

High School Diploma -

Gonzaga College High School
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