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Key accomplishments: Led organizational restructure to increase efficiency, collaboration and connectivity over a 3 year period; working with Board of Directors, amended Code of Regulations to modernize club governance and processes; established executive, management and technical teams within the organization to ensure representation from all areas of the organization; in collaboration with board, staff and 3rd party consultant group, reimagined club mission, vision and values; developed formal partnerships with 4 recreational organizations to use organization economies of scale to support grassroots initiatives; implemented coaching education initiative which saw the licensures of 52 coaches in a 3 year period; renegotiated contracts with vendors leading to an increase in partner investment. Responsibilities:Lead the Executive Team to create and implement organizational strategic vision; Lead the Technical Team to create and implement technical vision; Communicate and network with all key stakeholders; Continue to improve overall experience for the membership and staff at all levels within the organization; Member of the Board of Directors; Lead business lines owners to monitor, evaluate and adjust projected budget and revenue; Present Annual Report of club performance to the Board of Directors; Development & oversight of Departmental Action plans that support the strategic vision of the club with each member of the Executive Management team; Work with the Executive Management Team to develop processes (Technical & Business) designed to ensure efficiency and consistency of experience for all members.

Key Accomplishments: Led process to create a formal club game model, YNT unique call-ups increased by 50% compared to previous 2 seasons, qualification for National League PRO increased by 33% compared to previous season, two (2) Girls Academy League National Championships (U14, U16), one (1) USYS Midwest Regional Championship (U16), three (3) USYS Regional Qualifiers (U15, U16, U17) and two (2) USYS National Finals qualifications (U15, U16). Head Coach: Ohio South State Cup Championship, USYS Midwest Regional Championship, Great Lakes Conference Championship, Girls Academy League National Championship, USYS National Finals Qualification, 1 of 3 teams across all clubs and all age groups in Girls Academy League to finish season unbeaten in all competitions. Responsibilities: serve as head coach for two (2) teams (U16 Girls Academy & U16 USYS); member of club's Technical Committee overseeing technical initiatives for MLS Next, Girls Academy and Premier Programs; developed and implemented club framework for way of playing, coaching & training; represent the Girls Academy program within conference and league meetings, represent the club in USYS programming, develop and implement coaching education framework to influence coaches in the club way of playing, coaching & training; provide oversight and direction to coaches in matches and training at all levels of the club; Talent ID Lead for Mid-America Girls Academy Conference.

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Instructor for USSF A-Youth License

Project management, consultancy and educational services for clubs, organizations and leagues.

Fenton, Mo, Us

Developed and implemented plan to launch Saint Louis FC Academy, created Talent Development Plan (TDP), oversight of coaching education and evaluation of TDP implementation, managed budget with oversight of 5 departments and staff of 25, managed transition of players between Academy and 1st Team environments.

Fenton, Mo, Us

Developed strategic vision and managed all aspects related to the operation of a Development Academy program. Head Coach of U16 and U18 DA teams.

Fenton, Mo, Us

Developed strategic vision and managed all aspects related to the operation of a youth soccer club. Collaborated with Girls Director to manage budget and staff of 45 full-time and part-time employees. Oversight and education of coaches and age group directors.

Fenton, Mo, Us

Over course of 7 years, served as both Head Coach and Assistant Coach at every level of Development Academy, U13-U19, as well as every level of SLSG Pre-Academy, U10-U14.

Fenton, Mo, Us

Key Accomplishments: 2 National Championships, 1 National Finalist, 2 players called in YNT Camps, U18 Development Academy Frontier Division Champions. Responsibilities: Created and executed all aspects related to Pre-Academy program, U11-U14. Staff education and oversight. Head Coach of U14 Pre-Academy and Assistant Coach for U16 and U18 Development Academy. Assisted with all aspects related to the operation of Academy: scheduling, communication, administration, budgeting and travel logistics.

Took over as 1st Assistant 3 months into only season of the NASL expansion side. Responsible to develop and execute training sessions, opposition scouting, set piece development, assist in pre-game/in-game tactical adjustments and player/locker room management.

Served as Social Studies classroom teacher as well as Reading Specialist with two sections of Freshman Title I Reading. Head Coach Boys' Varsity Program responsible for 65 student athletes 9th-12th grade competing across Freshman, Junior Varsity and Varsity teams.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education And Teaching

Master’S Degree, Education

Bachelor Of Education - Bed, Secondary Education And Teaching