Speech And Debate Coach And Instructor
Logan, Utah, Us
- Created press releases, coordinated with in-house media specialists, and spoke with press outlets as the media representative of the USU Speech and Debate program to provide a positive public image- Judiciously managed a 5-digit budget to ensure funds were allocated appropriately for the benefit of as many students as possible, including detailed financial record-keeping- Served on topic generation and selection committees for IPDA debate and individual events- Coordinated and oversaw student outreach activities to generate interest in the team and recruit new members- Developed and implemented a comprehensive course syllabus focused on improving students’ understanding of and skill in written and oral argumentation- Engineered student participation in tournaments both in-person and online from start to finish, including judge recruitment and training, fundraising and budget allocation, student education and preparation, and extensive use of Tabroom and Yaatly- Corresponded via email and phone with potential funding partners, new recruits, and high school coaches on behalf of the USU Speech and Debate team- Incorporated online tools such as Zoom, Canvas, the Google suite, and more to achieve inclusivity, accessibility, and ease during the COVID-19 pandemic
