Hardworking and passionate professional with 15+ years of experience in management, education, and coaching. Sets and provides high standards of service through critical thinking and leadership skills. Talented communicator across industry professionals, customers, residents, employees, and senior-level leadership.
Work History
Director of Residential Life
Real Salt Lake Academy
Herriman, UT
08.2021 - Current
Assumed all responsibilities for the Residence Life Department, including professional development, communication with parents, assessment of student leaders and professional staff, maintaining the department budget, and placement of residents in the dormitory
Directly supervise ten staff members.
Responsibilities include full-cycle recruiting, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
Conducted tours of amenities and dormitory to prospective students and parents
Analyze and implement new emergency strategies through planning and resource drills to ensure appropriate execution was 100%.
Represent the department and establish collaborative relationships with other departments.
Lead Dorm Facilitator
Wasatch Academy
Mount Pleasant, UT
08.2019 - 08.2021
Daily supervision of dormitory housing for 400 international boarding students
Coordinated with the Director of Residential Life, academic counselors, teachers, and residential team to plan and implement the residential life curriculum
Investigated and resolved student disciplinary matters, including complaints, grievances, and student conflicts
Student Conduct and Crisis Management
Oversight of all residential assistants, organizing rotation for weekend work and curfew checks.
Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere
Lead Dorm Parent
Lake Mary Preparatory Academy
Lake Mary, FL
06.2015 - 08.2019
Coordinated with the Director of International Residential Life, academic counselors, teachers, and residential team to plan and implement the residential life curriculum.
Investigated and resolved student disciplinary matters, including complaints, grievances, and student conflicts.
Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Maintained disciplinary records documenting student behaviors, interventions, consequences, and outcomes
Support the Campus Manager in executing emergency planning and response programs such as inclement weather, building evacuations, and travel safety.
Substitute /Inclusion Facilitator/ Varsity Football Coach
McKeesport Area High School
McKeesport, PA
01.2006 - 06.2015
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies
Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping
Recorded and maintained student attendance records
Facilitated the In-School Suspension (ISS) program daily
Coached Varsity football as Offensive/Defensive line coach. Worked with offensive and defensive coaches to develop cohesive football program
Served as Track and Field as well as Strength and Conditioning coach Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance
Therapeutic Support Staff
Family Behavioral Resources
McKeesport, PA
01.2003 - 01.2008
Collaborated on programs to promote positive student behavior and intervention strategies
Worked with students to help develop social skills for meaningful interactions with families and the community
Developed and implemented intensive individualized treatment plans addressing family relationship problems, destructive patterns of behavior and other psychosocial issues
Maintained and updated student records, changes in service plans and treatment reports
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology, Communications
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH
2001
Undergraduate Coursework
Marshall University
Huntington, WV
1997
Skills
Recruitment and selection
Conflict Management/mediation
Problem resolution
Excellent verbal and written communication
Consulting/Coaching/Mentoring
Curriculum development/training
Operations/task management
Process development/improvement
Research/analysis
Budget management/accounts payable
Strategic planning/crisis management
Coordination/logistics/event planning
AWARDS & ACKNOWLEGEMENTS
Assistant Varsity Coach under Hall of Fame George Smith, McKeesport Area High School (2008-2015) | Assistant Coach Lake Mary Preparatory School (2016-2018) | Youngstown State Football Team Captain 1999 National Runner-Up | Community Service, Coach Jim Tressel Youngstown State 1999 | Marshall University Football Team 1997-1999 Division and Bowl Championship Series | Assistant to the Pastor of Creative Ministries Berachah of McKeesport (Youth Department Mentor)
Timeline
Director of Residential Life
Real Salt Lake Academy
08.2021 - Current
Lead Dorm Facilitator
Wasatch Academy
08.2019 - 08.2021
Lead Dorm Parent
Lake Mary Preparatory Academy
06.2015 - 08.2019
Substitute /Inclusion Facilitator/ Varsity Football Coach
McKeesport Area High School
01.2006 - 06.2015
Therapeutic Support Staff
Family Behavioral Resources
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Sociology, Communications
Youngstown State University
Undergraduate Coursework
Marshall University
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