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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Responsible for administrating and implementing middle years programming at the Sixth Man Center, Middle School Partnerships Program (MSPP), Lace Up and Learn Up (LULU) camp, and other Neighborhood-Based locations.• Supervise coach mentors by providing direction, input, and feedback with an eye toward continuous improvement and long-term professional development.• Work collaboratively with the VP of Program Operations and Impact, the Director of Early Years, and the Director of Older Youth to ensure high-quality programming is being delivered.• Lead partnership with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), the After School Enrichment (ASE) Office, and other school-based leaders.• Lead community-facing efforts in recruiting middle school-aged youth and their families.• Develop middle youth program models and pilots (including future workshops)• Partner with PYB’s Impact & Evaluation Manager to complete data collection.

Philadelphia, Pa

• Supervise and manage the Up2Us Sports coach program in Philadelphia, including the budgeting, program managers, organization deadlines, and meeting larger organizational goals. Larger picture. • Oversee and maintain the PennSERVE (AmeriCorps) grant of over $300,000 budget to ensure all host sites are compliant with grant regulations • Optimize current host site and executive director relationships while cultivating new relationships with organizations and increasing Up2Us Sports membership • Train and support the region’s new program manager staff. • Evaluate monitoring and evaluation requirements and support Program Managers and coaches in collecting data to meet grant requirements.

Greater Philadelphia Area

• Managed and supervised 30 Up2Us Sports coaches and 18 programs in the Philadelphia area • Monitored compliance of coaches and program sites to ensure consistency with criteria established by funding sources, the Up2Us Sports mission, and the Up2Us Coach program • Organized and facilitated coach interviews, orientations, professional development, trainings, socials and conducted site visits for coaches and host sites throughout the region • Executed administrative tasks related to Up2Us Sports coaches and host sites, including completion of contracts. • Supported Up2Us Coaches and host sites in successful monitoring and evaluation collection and reporting

Berwyn, Pa

• Directed, coordinated and supervised sport and recreation program activities to meet YMCA objectives. Expanded sports and recreation programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.• Secured, scheduled, and prepared athletic fields and facilities. Transported and set up equipment for games and practices; monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment as budget permits. • Assisted the Director with administrative details that include but are not limited to the following: Athletic budgeting, equipment purchases, department policies and regulations, and other general duties as required.• Interviewed, recruited and trained sport and recreation staff and volunteers. Assisted in reviewing, monitoring, motivating and evaluating staff performance.

West Chester, Pa

• Met with student-athletes during the course of the week to monitor academic progress and provide support services, including study skills, organizational skills, time management, monitoring NCAA and institutional eligibility, developing individualized academic plans, registration/course selection, curriculum planning, advising, major/minor declaration and degree planning. • Assisted students of all genders and diverse and cultural backgrounds. • Assisted students at risk with academic advising, creation and support of academic plans and conducts referrals appropriately. • Assisted students in their educational progress, exploring service, leadership and extracurricular opportunities, and setting goals. • Maintained regular communication with coaches and professors; Provide detailed reports, conduct and attend team meetings, compile semester grade/eligibility reports and assist with the preparation of each team’s NCAA Academic Progress Rate (APR) and Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and NCAA eligibility certification.

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

• Responsible for the development, organization, budget, delivery, supervision and quality of all teenage programs at the YMCA • Develop and implement quality programs to meet the needs of middle and high school students• Teach leadership skills and explore career options and educational opportunities through workshops and enrichment activities • Oversee the staffing, scheduling, and delivery of all Teenage Programs for the YMCA• Organize teen driven community service projects in both the Phoenixville and Philadelphia area

Downingtown, Pa

•Develop practice schedules and teach the fundamental skills and rills of the game of basketball •Teach fundamentals of not simply basketball but of good gamesmanship fair play and overcoming obstacles•Track the progress of each player, and provide parents with feedback on their child’s progression on the court

Philadelphia, Pa

• Assisted in planning and executing all facets of organization and processes related to the football program operations. Specifically, managed the yearly calendar, coordinated team travel, organized football-related events, manage pre-season camp logistics, budget development and management, and communications.• Assisted in overseeing the daily operation of the recruiting office as instructed by the coaching staff and Director of Football Operations. This included planning and coordinating recruiting visits, coordinating the recruiting database and mailing system.• Created recruiting content utilizing Adobe Photoshop, social media platforms, & iMovie (creation motivational videos).

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

•Operate machinery and tools, including scoreboard and game clock•Provide statistical information before and after the games and note other data required by the media•Assisting media & public address announcing

Philadelphia, Pa

• Assisted the Head Coach and basketball staff with all internal and external matters pertaining to the day-to-day operations of the basketball program within the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at Temple University. • Worked directly with the Director of Basketball Operation in regard to coordinating travel, practice scheduling, facility management, all budget matters, and game-day responsibilities. • Provided practice and game-day support for players; maintained players’ performance statistics during practice• Ensured all equipment is in working condition and in sufficient supply in order to run a successful practice• Handled/ordered equipment and gear, filmed practice and games

Exton, Pennsylvania

•Punctually attend and participate in all camp sessions for individualized skill development•Position specific development, station work, team play, film breakdown, and strength and conditioning

Valley Forge

•Communicate clearly and professionally with coaches, parents, and participants regarding camps and youth programs •Assist in the creation and assembly of program materials •Assist in preparation of group mailings for camps

Philadelphia, Pa

•Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group.•Organize and lead a variety of small and large group activities each week. Activities include crafts, nature, songs, games, opening and closing ceremonies, swimming, archery, canoeing, Family Night, etc. •Identify and respond to camper behavior issues.•Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter.•Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp Leadership.

Coatesville, Pennsylvania

• Confer with sporting officials, coaches and players in order to provide information and discuss problems• Officiate at sporting events, to maintain standards of play and to ensure that game rules are being followed• Maintain all sporting equipment and make sure that they are in good order

Coatesville, Pa

• Served as the primary adult responsible for a group of campers • Ensure the safety of the campers by following the camp’s policies and rules • Assist in the development and accomplishment of daily activities for campers

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), 4.0

Bachelor’S Degree, Sports And Recreation Management (Minor: General Business)

Activities and Societies: Intramural Basketball (Play), Men's Basketball Team Manager, SMAT, and SRPADeans List: Spring 2015 & Fall 2016

High School

Activities and Societies: Varsity Basketball Team (3 years), Varsity Cross Country Team (3 years), Student Congress, Yearbook Committee.