Chairperson Kinesiology Department

• Jul 2022 - Present

Assistant Professor, SCSU Kinesiology Department, Recreation and Sports Management

• Aug 2021 - Present

Associate Professor, Adjunct Courses

• Aug 1997 - Present

• College 150: Discovering the College Experience o Developed creative and rewarding undergraduate core of instruction on ways to attain academic successo Taught a variety of topics including time management, study skills, goal setting, academic advising, career exploration, health and fitness, student services and resources, and relationships and health.• PESS 260: Theory of Coaching Softball o Developed syllabi, group projects, skill sessions and assignments related to the theory of coaching courses. • PESS 122: Lifelong Health and Fitness o Developed syllabi around wellness and fitness, identified major lifestyle risk behaviors, identified the role of heredity, exercise, and diet, described how the body responds to stress, identified potential stressors and established stress reduction strategies• PESS 355, PESS 408, PESS 491: Guest Speaker Competitive Sports for Women, Sports Psychology, Philosophy of Sports Show less

NCAA Event Management

• Aug 1997 - May 2021

• Responsible for NCAA Division II Event Management on Game Day o (Soccer, Football, Men’s/Women’s Basketball, and Volleyball)• Supervised and Event Management Minnesota State High School Boys and Girls State High School Tournament• Oversaw NCAA Softball regional site as institutional representative• Coordinated staffing work schedules• Hired, supervised, and trained staffing for events and administered payroll for processing• Created promotional and marketing events for game day experience• Scheduled, reserved, and coordinated facility space Show less

NCAA Head Softball Coach Division II Athletics

• Jul 1997 - May 2021

• Experience of 24 years of coaching at the NCAA Division II level and working with athletic directors, support staff, student-athletes, athletic program supporters, and community• Demonstrated strong work ethic, accountability, responsibility, leadership by solely managing every aspect of running a Division II softball program.• Demonstrated skills in efficiently executing a budget (operational and recruiting budgets)• Demonstrated ability to fundraise successfully each season interpersonal communication skills, planning and execution of fundraising events• Developed ability to quickly assess situations and provide feedback, solutions, or issues• Skilled in multi-tasking, prioritizing schedules, and multiple projects as a DII head coach• Developed a strong strong-goal orientated and self-motivated staff comprised of part-time assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, graduate assistants, and work study students• Managed all operations within the program (travel, recruiting, advising, equipment/supplies ordering, and NCAA paperwork requirements• Effectively collaborated with support staff (trainers, media, academic services)• Advised student-athletes in their academic programs, graduation requirements• Coordinator of team social media accounts and media release information• Detail-orientated as the primary administrator of the program• Managed and completed in a timely manner all NCAA compliance and SCSU Athletic Department paperwork Show less

Faculty Advisor: Advising & Registration Days

• Apr 2014 - Jul 2017

o Provided General Academic Advising to First Year, PSEO and Transfer Studentso Assisted students with Interactive Degree Audit Reports (DARS)o Presented University Academic Resources and Services to students and families

Student Athlete Advisor Committee (SAAC) Advisor

• Aug 2008 - May 2012

• Created and developed student-athlete experience events• Assisted council with all aspects of running meaningful meetings and events• Established committees to organize and administer events• Assisted with efforts to fundraise for Make-A-Wish events

NCAA Championship Site Administration

• May 2011 - May 2011

Worked for the NCAA as the on-site administer for the NCAA Division II Softball Regionals and Super Regionals. Working as the NCAA rep responsibilities included game day coordination, umpire relations, and in-game administration. Worked for the NCAA as the on-site administer for the NCAA Division II Softball Regionals and Super Regionals. Working as the NCAA rep responsibilities included game day coordination, umpire relations, and in-game administration.

Graduate Assistantships

• May 1995 - May 1997

*Assisted Athletic Director with assigned duties, included but not limited to: event management, promotions and marketing of Division II programs, student-athlete compliance, administration duties as assigned. *Assisted Head Softball coach with assigned duties, included but not limited to: day to day operations, practice planning, recruitment, team travel, scouting, fundraising, alumni relations, equipment ordering and inventory, academic mentoring student-athletes. *Assisted Athletic Director with assigned duties, included but not limited to: event management, promotions and marketing of Division II programs, student-athlete compliance, administration duties as assigned. *Assisted Head Softball coach with assigned duties, included but not limited to: day to day operations, practice planning, recruitment, team travel, scouting, fundraising, alumni relations, equipment ordering and inventory, academic mentoring student-athletes.