Head Coach - Boys Volleyball

• Sep 2017 - Present

Owner

• Aug 2014 - Present

Jefferson Boys Volleyball Head Coach

• Jun 2014 - Present

Varsity Volleyball Coach

• Aug 2014 - May 2017

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport. Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development. Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition. Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement. Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities. Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program. Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations. 16. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records. Show less

Student Services Specialist

• Aug 2015 - May 2016

Researching and resolving more difficult and complex student complaints and issues. Provides direct service to students, as required, to implement the SSC. Assisting in developing planning, and implementing goals and objectives for assigned functional area(s) in Student Services; recommends and administers policies and procedures for service delivery; provides complex support to the staff. Evaluating operations and processes of assigned area(s); recommends improvements and modifications; prepares related reports. Supervising the processing of technical paperwork in functional area(s); ensuring compliance with applicable Federal and state laws and rules and regulations. Monitoring program and operations for assigned functional area to ensure consistency with Campus student services goals, strategic plans, policies, and procedures. Collecting and analyzing a variety of information and statistics relating to assigned functional area and summarizing findings, preparing reports and making recommendations. Developing and conducting training seminars or workshops on functional or organizational topics. Assisting in developing and monitoring operational budget and allocation of expenditures in an assigned functional area; prepares cost estimates and justifications for budget item recommendations. Collecting and analyzing a variety of information and statistics, preparing reports and making recommendations. Ensures consistency of operations with College policies and practices. Weekly 5% Collaborates with other Student Services Coordinators and the District Office to provide and improve services to students. Sets area goals and objectives, and measures quality of services. Prepares for and participates in/on a variety of school and community committees, workshops, meetings, training sessions, task forces, and conferences. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level. As Required. Show less

Social Media Manager, Website Manager, Interim-Director, Coach

• Nov 2008 - Apr 2016

Oversee company website for updates and increase community participation in content Publish related content via top social media channels Monitor conversation on social media properties Consistently engage in two way dialogue with the community Measure success of activities and compile reports Plan and implement practices to teach volleyball fundamentals. Work with parents to ensure cooperation and involvement. Organize and lead team during games and tournaments. Working within a budget set by the Decatur Park District. All paperwork including forms for USAV and the Great Lakes Region. Pre-season communication including flyers, coaches� letter, a parent meeting, and hiring coaches as needed. Making sure coaches are certified. Scheduling and implementing tryouts. Scheduling practices. Assisting coaches with planning practices as needed. Scheduling and signing up teams for tournaments including tournament entry fees. Supervising practices and tournaments as necessary; coaching optional. Ordering uniforms and equipment. Communicate with the DISC Assistant Manager, coaches, parents, and players. Hosting a tournament if possible. Filling out time sheets. Show less

Account Executive

• Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

 Service established existing accounts in a local and regional area, acquire new accounts in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin Identify, qualify and develop new business opportunities with mid-market to larger client companies in person and by phone. Work with management to establish sales strategies and develop, maintain and execute a territory business plan to maximize productivity and revenue. Create marketing strategies and campaigns for clients and undertake all duties necessary to deliver such strategies and marketing objectives. Use consultative selling techniques to understand clients' needs, challenges, and processes to provide effective marketing and promotional brand delivery solutions. Manage my client’s full cycle - from established or targeted prospecting and consultative selling, to deal closing and securing repeat business by providing clients with top quality service. Responsible for building my client base from established house accounts to new accounts by proactively seeking new business opportunities in my market. Work collaboratively with our in-house production team to design and create unique advertising campaigns to express the message of every client. Show less

Teller Coordinator

• Apr 2008 - Jun 2012

• Knowledge of teller services, customer service/relations, and staffing/recruiting • Knowledge of banking operations, compliance, and products •Basic clerical and processing skills •Strong reading, writing and mathematical skills •Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with customers and coworkers •Proven commitment to quality customer service •Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously •Willingness to proactively solicit new business as necessary Show less