Casey Africano Email & Phone Number

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

Thousand Oaks, California, United States

• Primary conduit between the business and football departments
• Connect both legends and current players to needed resources such as mental health support, career training, and financial wellnessActive Player SupportCoordinate and execute:
• All mandatory Rookie Success, 2nd & 3rd year, and all team programming for the off-season and in-season blocks Community service opportunities for current players
• Injury Reserve programming and support during the season
• Support players in housing search, auto needs, financial needs, and miscellaneous issues that arise. Co-manage Partnership/Sponsors requests, execution, and logistics of players
• Co-manage both internal and external media requests of playersLegends Support

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

• Oversee the academic and personal development of elite hockey student-athletes while providing a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Provide test stress management, develop and hone study skills, as well as note taking strategies.
• Support the overall growth of each student-athlete.

• Utilize relationships with non-profit partners in the area to help meet the need of personal passions and utilize interactions to support academic goals and development, while exploring new opportunities to best serve.
• Initiated start of year team meetings to ensure awareness of resources and opportunities available to each team through our office
• Created departmental checklist regarding the coordination of events documenting any and all communication structures, needs, and considerations for both large- and small-scale events
• Establish and expand relationships with internal and external partners through personal interactions and weekly communication
• Organize diversity and inclusion game days with marketing, communications, and team administrators in partnership with community organizations to both engage our student-athletes and support diverse messages
• Supervise Graduate Assistants and student workers with daily function and efficiency, as well as large scale event management

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Edited chapters for the lead researcher’s book, How to Get Tenure: Strategies for Successfully Navigating the Tenure Process by Dr. Michael S. Harris
• Assisted with structure, perception, and overall style of the research and book itself

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Monitored and supported the executive members of The Assembly, a group of elected students chosen to represent those who live on campus, through weekly one on one meetings and provided support in each member’s.
• Tracked and maintained a budget of over 200,000 dollars which supported my students in campus wide programming
• Facilitated the necessary plans to carry out 8 different events for the Commons Cup for those students living on campus
• Connected students with university employees and administration to utilize multiple departments and to develop interdepartmental relationships to increase their scope of knowledge and impact
• Organized meetings, advised on Assembly decisions, and facilitated student growth by planning and executing student executive retreats and fostered individual growth through one on one conversations related to both the.
• Planned and executed a faculty appreciation banquet for approximately 130 people, an RA end of the year event for approximately 100 RA’s and staff members, and a student appreciation banquet for over 100 people

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Provided structure and support to 17 students over 2 years, who had been chosen to receive grants to carry out various projects which engaged the DFW and SMU community, as well as encouraged the development of.
• Organized and executed student one on ones and group meetings, budgets between $500 and $2,500, and task items regarding the endowment and the student’s individual projects
• Assisted in the training and organization of student leaders during campus wide service events
• Coordinated and executed logistics for SMU, TCU, and Baylor related to the Lonestar LeaderShape Institute, which included organizing housing, transportation, student selection, training, and orientation

Southern Methodist University

• Assisted in managing and operating the suite and club level functions during football and basketball games
• Ensured patron satisfaction by anticipating needs and providing support efficiently
• Supported patrons in their questions and provided game and stadium logistics information when asked
• Maintained the exclusivity of the suites and clubs by monitoring patron entry and exit

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

• Streamlined a Financial Fitness program for student-athletes, freshman to seniors, which allowed students opportunities to meet one on one with professionals in the finance world from various banks and corporations.
• Coordinated daily programming for the incoming freshmen athletes, and facilitated conversations surrounding mental health, sexual assault, dating violence, and financial wellness
• Assisted in developing a strategic plan for service during the 2017-2018 school year, as well as implementing a foundational culture of service within the office and in TCU Athletics as a whole

South Bend, Indiana Area

• Catcher/Outfielder || University of Notre Dame Softball
• Effectively communicated with 17 teammates by encouraging, supporting, and engaging each player equitably in order to create a strong and inclusive environment
• Utilized DISC profiles to better understand teammates leadership style and mentality
• Worked as a coach and mentor during Notre Dame Softball camps and clinics held on campus for players between the ages of 6 and 14Community Service Chair and Member || Student Athlete Advisory Board, ND Softball
• Successfully organized over 750 athletes in team and individual community service opportunities, such as Habitat for Humanity, Fighting Irish Fight for Life, Relay for Life, and opportunities at the South Bend Center.
• Organized 3-4 department wide events per semester connecting with the local children’s hospital to strengthen relationships between teams and their assigned teammate from the Memorial Hospital Pediatric Oncology wing

Huntington Beach, CA

• Supervised between 4 and 8 staff members to ensure guest satisfaction
• Coordinated setup and breakdown of parties and events for Hyatt guests as well as private events, including corporate team builders and retreats, family reunions, and birthday parties
• Coordinated guidance and instruction throughout to ensure effective communication among guests, while encouraging creativity and safety
• Monitored younger guests maintaining their safety in the water and on the beach with tools, equipment, and large crowds

Bachelor Of The Arts In Sociology And Theology, Minor In Africana Studies, Sociology

Activities and Societies: Varsity Softball Student-Athlete || Community Service Chair and Member, Student Athlete Advisory Council ||.

Master'S In Higher Education Policy And Leadership, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Activities and Societies: || Graduate Assistant: Residence Life and Student Housing || Community Engagement & Leadership || Research.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Edison Softball Varsity Member, 4 Years || Academic Honor Roll, 4 Years

Master Of Education - Med, Education Policy And Leadership