Kelli Zeese Email & Phone Number

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

• Manage master facility schedules using FastBook scheduling software and facilitate general upkeep of the baseball, softball, soccer/lacrosse, and field hockey facilities• Coordinate all aspects of game operations for Division I ACC women’s soccer, field hockey, women’s basketball, and baseball events including staffing, facility preparations, and serving as a liaison to officials and visiting teams• Serve as the host championship manager of post-season sporting events beginning with the bidding process, planning of all logistics, and execution of the championship events: ACC Cross Country, ACC Women’s Soccer, NCAA Women’s Soccer, ACC Fencing, ACC Women’s Lacrosse, NCAA Women’s Lacrosse, ACC Field Hockey• Carry out primary football game day responsibilities which include coordinating event staff that serve as ticket takers, ushers, etc., oversight of set-up of the central command post, and overall operations inside the stadium• Maintain credential database via File Maker Pro and authorize and issue all annual, season-long, and single-game credentials for all ticketed sporting events and championships• Facilitate the use of varsity athletic facilities and act as the primary liaison for campus recreation

• Executed daily operations of the team including travel, meal and laundry schedules, equipment ordering/inventory/issue and facility storage, cash and credit expenses, and general logistical tasks• Participated in weekly game operations meetings to ensure cohesion pre-game, in-game, and post-game• Coordinated other on-field events such as practice for visiting teams and field rental from outside organizations• Managed a team of eleven student managers to assist with program operations ensuring they function in an efficient manner• Served as a primary contact and liaison to other facets of the athletic department including compliance, marketing, ticketing, student wellness, academics, sports information, and strength and conditioning to ensure cohesion amongst all areas with the betterment of our student-athletes in mind• Arranged and organized program events such as alumni reunions, official visit weekend, and other unofficial and official recruit visits to campus• Facilitated and executed practice plans and game day operations both at home and on the road in addition to acting as a host to visiting teams• Co-coordinated the inaugural Pete Frates FUNd Run 2-mile walk, 5K, and 10K to raise funds for Pete and create awareness for ALS

• Addressed questions and concerns of members typically regarding membership, registration, and qualifying for events daily via telephone and email• Coordinated aspects of national youth sporting events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports such as officials, meals, and team registration• Assisted members of national sports committees with operating national youth sporting events at the ESPN Wide World of Sports• Developed monthly membership reports to track membership numbers• Interacted with coaches and team representatives to finalize rosters and registration• Served as a representative of the AAU at the 2015 Junior Olympic Games in Hampton Roads, Virginia

• Served as a primary contact for general program content and IT issues• Organized and executed four, three day long on-campus residency sessions for the online professional students, instructors, and staff surrounding class programing, on-campus integration, and socializing• Trained incoming students and virtual guest presenters via GoToMeeting system and manage virtual classroom sessions• Maintained the program’s contact database using recruiting software, Scoutware• Produced bi-weekly newsletters for current students and quarterly newsletters for alums using Scoutware

• Served as the primary host to the officials during every Ohio University Football home game• Escorted the officials throughout the football facility, to and from the field• Prepared the officials locker room prior to their arrival• Participated in the administrative meeting 100-minutes prior to kickoff• Coordinated microphones, pagers, payment, etc. for the officials• Assisted with other game day operations as needed

• Met with undergraduate students to provide career, resume, and cover letter development and guidance• Collaborated with College of Business professors to coordinate agendas for visiting recruiters• Developed and managed the Office of Career Management’s weekly newsletter

• Tracked the most recent Monogram Winners in the department database• Assisted in annual dues campaign timeline and re-engaging inactive members• Assisted in the restructuring of the department’s mentoring program and implementation of new practices• Conducted research for implementation of student athlete recognition at the graduation ceremony• Analyzed communication efforts of current coaching staffs with their alumni to determine where our staff can collaborate

• Performed administrative tasks while assisting faculty with varied class related projects• Co-coordinated a research marketing project for Sony• Assisted with a consulting project for Dover Motor Sports by taking notes, creating databases, and compiling summaries during focus group sessions• Created a sponsorship workbook for GMR Marketing and the US Congress of Sports• Co-coordinated the first Executive Alumni Mentor Weekend for the MBA/MSA program• Assisted with the recruitment and interview process for the fall 2013 MBA/MSA class• Assisted with management and development of department emails and documents; receptionist• A team member of MBA/MSA graduate student event committees: Bobcat Blackout, Alumni Mentor

• Served as the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) representative for the student managers• Performed various administrative/personnel tasks for coaching staff and administrators while at home and on the road• Team liaison with Associate AD, SID, trainer, equipment staff, business office and travel representatives, marketing/ticketing and academic personnel, airlines, hotels, restaurants, bus companies, umpires, and opposing teams• Managed the majority of team expenses, cash and credit, and issuing/tracking per diem• Coordinated team events with Alumni Clubs, summer camps, and fall visits with potential recruits • Maintained the team’s storage equipment areas and issued gear and equipment to the team• Provided many pre-practice/game and post-practice/game duties while also partaking in practices when necessary• Coordinated most team meals and laundry schedules• Assisted with camp recruitment and registration, and organized camp inventory

• Helped maintain the teams storage equipment areas and worked with the university equipment managers to issue equipment to the team• Assisted in the weekly maintenance and painting of the gold football helmets• Assisted coaches on the defensive bench during the all home games and three away games• Provided pre-practice/game and post-practice/game duties• Took part in regulating practice for the defensive line drills

Master'S Of Performance/Sport Psychology

Masters Of Business Administration (Mba), Masters Of Sports Administration (Msa)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Minor in Biology

Study Abroad Program, General Education Courses

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