Michele Sharp Email & Phone Number

Elizabeth, New Jersey

As a director, I headed the student affairs and athletics programs, delivering daily direction with respect to performance, policies, practices, systems, and operations. I reviewed tactical and operational plans to support and meet regulatory requirements, as well. While facilitating activities to ensure the school achieved student leadership, development, and engagement goals, I also directed work with faculty, staff, students, and community partners. In addition, I made these key contributions:⇨Engaged with the president and principal to create and sustain policies, procedures, and academics.⇨Administered budgets and grants in alignment with standard policies and objectives. ⇨Contributed to marketing initiatives and organized fundraisers. ⇨Implemented a community outreach program, as well as a mentoring program for students and families.⇨Spearheaded the increase in athletics programs from two to seven in one year and oversaw the academic progress of student-athletes.

Cranford, New Jersey, United States

At Transamerica, I assessed individual and small business finances and delivered appropriate financial recommendations. I also guided lower-income individuals in protecting their finances. Moreover, I earned recognition as agent of the month four times in one year and achieved the following to advance client engagements: ⇨Increased the client base, while maintaining services and relationships with existing clients.⇨Devised strategies and implemented plans and procedures for managing client portfolios.⇨Analyzed market conditions, trends, and changes to weigh the potential impact on the company and clients.

West Orange, Nj

General Agent (July 2016-Present) Identify potential clients. Evaluate and recommend appropriate coverage for client. Steward the sales cycle from start to finish.

Union Nj

I successfully navigated several roles at Kean University, which included spearheading all aspects of the athletics department, recreational activities, and facilities management at the East Campus. I led a team of personnel, managed budgets, and controlled costs, in addition to spearheading fundraising efforts. In doing so, I also earned the Senior Women’s Administrator of the Year Award from the All-America Football Foundation.As I contributed to setting a strategic vision and plan for athletics programs and engaged with multiple campus and community groups, I advanced new initiatives and fulfilled these fundamental responsibilities: ⇨Maintained compliance with Title IX and NCAA rules and regulations. ⇨Established policies for athletics facilities, while evaluating and recommending equipment purchases.⇨Instituted a mentoring program and ensured female athletes received equal opportunities in admissions and student life.⇨Introduced a team study hall and contributed to the development of a tutoring program with the Center of Success, faculty, and athletics department.⇨Implemented a Spirit Club in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs and a student organizationAs a head coach, I led teams to win the regular season or post-season conference tournament title ten times. By implementing a team study hall, I also improved grades and graduation rates among student-athletes.Here are a few of my other accomplishments in this role: ⇨Headed a program ranked among the top 10 in the country and earned three Elite Eight appearances.⇨Generated more than $285K via fundraising efforts in support of the university.⇨Earned recognition as conference coach of the year four times.⇨Named regional coach of the year, metropolitan coach of the year, and nominated as national coach of the year.

Riverdale Ny

MANHATTAN COLLEGE – Riverdale, NY Aug. 1992-Mar. 1998Senior Women’s Administrator/Director of Compliance/Women’s Basketball Coach(Aug. 1992-Mar. 1998) Managed women’s athletic programs, including creating and overseeing a budget. Ensured compliance with Title IX and gender equity requirements. Organized bi-monthly “education sessions” for the coaching staff to ensure compliance with NCAA rules. MANHATTAN COLLEGE – Riverdale, NY (continued) Aug. 1992-Mar. 1998Head Women’s Basketball Coach (Aug. 1992-July 1996) Led the team to the 1996 MAAC Tournament Championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance. Earned “Top 20 Academic Team Division GPA” honors two straight years from the WBCA. Recruited the school’s first “Rookie of the Year” and during tenure at least one freshman made the MAAC “All-Rookie Team.”NORWICH UNIVERSITY – Northfield, VT June 1988-Aug. 1992Assistant Director of Athletics/Associate Professor Led women’s athletic programs, including developing and overseeing a budget. Organized committees that determined the hiring of new coaches. Develop a program that enabled teams to recruit effectively at both the regional and national level.

Master’S Degree, Educational Administration And Supervision, K-12

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Health And Physical Education/Fitness, K-12