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• Grew the bank from $49mm to $68mm • Reduced borrowings by growing core deposits to help with continued loan growth• Reduced efficiency ratio• Lead Board Meetings and weekly Loan Committee meetings• Improved overall credit portfolio and collections while increasing the loan portfolio• Continually grow staff members through teaching and/or implementation of new products and software

• Responsible for all aspects of lending; loan types include: auto, mortgage, commercial, and agriculture• Direct supervision of loan officers and processors• Implementation of a new mortgage origination software and secondary market mortgage product

• Responsible for origination, underwriting, and consummation of three major loan types for the bank: mortgage, consumer, and commercial loans• Originated and closed over $3M in new consumer loans in first 18 months• Successful customer relationship management and retention• Effectively collect delinquencies while reducing the overall percentage of delinquent accounts for the bank nearly in half of the previous totals

Beardstown, Illinois

• Using effective and efficient communication skills and processes to assist clients in meeting their financial and personal goals through an extensive product line, including consumer and mortgage loans

Assisted in the development of a new Exercise Sport Science program and curriculum for the University. Initiated recruitment of students for the newly created program. Developed a network for student internships in the local and regional areas. Serve as an adjunct faculty member with experience in Sport Management and Principles of Coaching.

Increased athletic annual fund 48% and secured over $500,000 in three years. Secured major gift donations and sponsorship to fund two new scoreboards totaling over $80,000. Guided the addition of five varsity sports to the University including the hiring of a new head coaches. Renewed 100% of sponsorship agreements while increasing 75% of the contracts. Oversight of all external relations within the athletic department including athletic communications and marketing. Improved student-athlete retention rate from 82% to 88% while increasing the number of student-athletes by 18%.

ATC 201 - Athletic Administration - Fall 2012ATC 202 - Psycho-Social Foundations of Sport - Fall 2013ESS 200 - Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science - Fall 2014ESS 210 - Principles of Coaching - Fall 2014ESS 330 - Current Issues in Sports - Fall 2014

With the assistance of two other co-interim Directors, lead the department of athletics during the transitional period lasting approximately four months. Working closely with the President and Vice-President for Advancement, we developed a strategic plan for athletics within the framework of the University's strategic plan.

Starting in a newly created position, I have developed a new athletic booster club, sponsorship program and annual fund drive. In the first year of existence, the Sabre Club has over 250 members and raised over $40,000. In addtion, the exclusive sponsorship program has raised $180,000 for the athletic department. Recently, I secured major gift funding for two new scoreboards and sold advertising rights to those additions for five years. Finally, I developed and implemented a new Homecoming structure that includes an Athletic Benefit Golf Outing and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

Normal, Il

Responsible for planning, organizing and implementation of the golf outing and dinner. Planned and solicited over $12,000 in sponsorships for the event and over $25,000 in total revenue. Finally, actively recruited over 100 participants for the golf outing.

In charge of academic reviews, initial eligibility and amateurism evaluation for all incoming PSAs. Responsible for updating and maintaining CAi, LSDBi, AMA Online and NCAA Eligibility Center Portal. In charge of playing and practice seasons and countable athletic related activities oversight. Finally, develop and distribute rules education to student-athletes, coaches, administrators, PSAs and high school administrators.

Developed and initiated a swimming and diving fundraiser, ‘Adopt a Redbird’, that generated over $10,000. Organized and managed the athletic department’s internal fund drive that resulted in a 90% participation rate. Assist in game day and other special events for the entire athletic department that consist of talking with donors and meeting their needs. Finally, help staff and organize volunteers for Football and Basketball Donor events.

Responsible for attending four in-person meetings throughout the year. In charge of updating the Conference, Commissioner, and other student-athletes on any key legislative issues and changes at the National level. Elected member of Student Athlete Reinstatement Committee, Nominations Sub-Committee and Community Engagement Sub-Committee.

Assisted Athletic Director and other staff members with Annual Alumni Golf Outing, specifically organized student-athlete volunteer with even assignments. Assisted the Associate Athletic Director to determine student-eligibility for continuing and incoming student-athletes. Finally, organized and managed Hall of Fame Dinner and Student-Athlete Academic Luncheon.

Education record

GSB Diploma along with University of Wisconsin School of Business: Executive Leadership Certificate

Master Of Science (M.S.), Sports Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Management