Managed the intercollegiate sports medicine unit in support of 20 Division I athletic programs in the Big 10 Athletic Conference. Supported accelerated medical care for student-athletes with diverse healthcare providers. Dedicated to providing effective preventative, management, and rehabilitation services for student-athletes.– * Responsible for leadership and development of 17 athletic trainers while working to support the Terrapin football program. Charged with advancing the health care mechanisms in support of the sport performance model of athletic health care.– * Facilitated the sports medicine team physicians for student-athlete continuity clinics. Worked directly with the head team physician to coordinate physician services and direct primary and specialized medical care. Established professional relationships with local health care providers and hospital systems.– * Communicated daily with athletic coaches, sports performance team members, and team physicians. Coordinated and directed the athletic medical care for all student-athletes participating in the Big 10 athletic conference.– * Coordinated Drug Testing Program. Provided site direction for all institutional, Big 10, and NCAA drug screening. Facilitated all positive drug screen interventions and counseling.– * Followed all NCAA, Conference, and institutional rules and regulations. Committed to running a program with integrity that met the ever-changing needs of student-athletes.

Hired to manage a sports medicine program to support 21 Division I athletic teams that participated in the Mid-American Conference. Accepted the challenge to improve sport injury management practices; to accelerate medical care for student-athletes; and to foster relationships with diverse healthcare providers. Promoted to Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Medicine in the fall of 2011.– * Responsible for the daily care and management of the football program. Communicated daily with the head football coach, head sports performance coach, coordinators, and position coaches. Coordinated effective injury management strategies that encompassed a team approach and collaboration.– * Introduced effective clinical procedures to provide superior injury and illness care to all student-athletes. Drove improvements across the sports care facility, took actions to enhance postoperative rehabilitation activities, concussion management and accelerated healthcare efficiencies.– * Coordinated sports medicine team physicians for student-athlete continuity clinics. Coordinated physician services schedule and directed primary care and specialized medical care. Established professional relationships with local Ann Arbor health care providers and hospital systems.– * Created a successful mental health care program to support student-athletes. Secured funding and recruited a professional mental healthcare team.– * Orchestrated a concussion management program. Developed a network of professionals to support student-athletes with sport-related concussions. Participated in concussion research opportunities with local physicians and scientist.

Joined well-known university to provide comprehensive medical services for intercollegiate athletes, particularly football and men’s basketball programs. Range of activities included pre-season physical management, team physician and healthcare provider collaboration, athletic training room management, facility and supply management, and inventory and ordering system management.– * Worked five years assisting with care and coverage for the Golden Flashes football program. Daily practice and game preparation and on-field care with functional rehabilitation responsibilities. Coordinated daily physician visits and inventory controls for the sports medicine program.– * Supported men’s basketball program through three successful NCAA basketball tournament appearances. Contributed to the physical health of athletes by managing their care as much as possible and ensuring they had access to outstanding healthcare providers.– * Cultivated strong relationships with the University President, Athletic Director, coaches, and student-athletes.

Served as a 10 month resident athletic trainer on the Sports Medicine staff at the University of Notre Dame. Worked directly with the football, men's lacrosse, hockey, baseball, and track and field teams. Responsibilities included supervision of student athletic trainers, practice and game coverage, post-surgical and sport rehabilitation, and travel as assigned.

Served as the Head Athletic Trainer. Developed an Athletic Training Program to provide complete health care for student-athletes of Triton College. Implemented an athletic training student training program and integrated a standard of care for athletic training supported by a written protocol.