Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations10 years Equipment Management and Supervisory Experience in Athletic Departments of NCAA Division 1 Schools – The University of Toledo, Clemson University, Tulane University, Oklahoma State University10 years experience applying NCAA rules governing athlete recruitment and participation, issuance, and retrival of athletic equipment and apparel 10 years experience coordinating, organizing, and managing staff and student managers, supervising daily operations of major college athletic programs8 years financial management experience—responsible for selection, bid process and purchasing, inventory control, and organization of sports equipment Expert level understanding of sports equipment, apparel, and suppliesExperience in Contract Negotiation and Contract RenewalExperience in hosting as team liaison at external events for college and professional teams—SEC Championship Tournament, NCAA Final Four Basketball Championship, Super Bowl XXXIV and Regional and NCAA Super Regional Baseball TournamentsOutstanding leadership and interpersonal skills-- Effectively interact and communicate with coaches, directors, executives, maintenance personnel, manufacturer’s representatives, referees, scouts, student recruits, athletes, and peersProficient at various computer applications including navigation of Windows 2000; Microsoft Office with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Publisher; Microsoft Schedule Plus; WordPerfect; File Maker Pro; ClarisWorks; Apple Works; Adobe PageMaker, Sportsoft Equipment Manger Net, Eudora Pro, and Internet browsers Active member, Athletic Equipment Managers AssociationMember of American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Alumni member, Gamma Delta Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Oklahoma State University