Provide company-wide support for the implementation and execution of training programs as well as support of strategic cultural initiatives. Support multiple ongoing programs and initiatives, facilitation of life skills/human well-being workshops.

Assist in the planning and execution of all facets of the Department of Student-Athlete Success including Life After Ball, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion programming and initiatives, and community service.

Create programs to ensure that student-athletes have opportunities to achieve their potential in the areas of personal development, career development and community service. Staff advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).Coordinate activities to promote community service, career planning and personal development; work closely with University constituencies (Student-Health, Student Affairs, Student Government, etc.) to encourage student integration with the general student body;Responsible for various events, such as the Student-Athlete Welcome Back, Athletics Recognition and Awards Banquet, Etiquette Dinner and various activities associated with SAAC;Serve as NCAA/Conference liaison;Represent SMU at NCAA, AAC, Life Skills Meetings/Seminars/Conferences

Provide services to student-athlete population in developmental areas including Personal Development, Community Service, Career Development, Leadership & Involvement, and Diversity & InclusionHelp with the new student-athlete orientation which familiarizes first year and transfer student-athletes to academic and campus resources related specifically to the student-athlete experience.Coordinate the Beyond the Game Program which confronts the challenge of student-athletes who face the end of their eligibility without identifying viable careers beside professional sports

•- Promote student-athletes' ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal and community responsibilities.•- Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.•- Promote respect for diversity and inclusion among student-athletes.•- Assist student-athletes in identifying and applying transferable skills.•- Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions and their communities for the purpose of education.•- Foster an environment that encourages student-athletes to effectively access campus resources.•- Encourage the development of character, integrity and leadership skills

• Provided services for players under the core services (continuing education, financial education, career development, career transition, and player assistance)• Researched and created a 25 page relocation guide which allowed for an easy transition for newly signed players• Served as team leader at the 2008 NFL Rookie Symposium keeping rookies on time and on task at different seminars• Lead positive discussions at symposium on the subject of life skills including choices, decisions, and consequences• Served as team liaison aiding in communication between players and consultants for in-stadium childcare during home games• Kept an updated roster on file for department using Microsoft Excel databases• Created and distributed newsletters allowing players to stay up to date on changes in team and league player developmentAssisted in the Community Affairs Department working on player appearance requests and the annual Detroit Lions Golf Invitational Fundraiser. Part-time assistant to the Wide Receivers coach aiding in unit meetings and on field practices