Experience

Adams Township School District
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Business Manager

  • May 2023 - Present


Finlandia University

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Athletic Director

  • Aug 2013 - Jun 2023

  • Recruit, market, and sell Finlandia University and the women’s basketball program to meet rosters goals established to increase university’s enrollment. • Lead, motivate and prepare the women’s basketball players to reach peak performance and goals. • 2004 National Small College Coach of the Year and National Champion. • Develop and manage the budget for the intercollegiate athletic department.• Supervise event management, including hiring personnel for event staff, security and medical training.• Fundraising and promotion of all Finlandia’s thirteen athletic programs. • Manage record keeping, writing and dissemination of sports information including game schedules, results, press releases and statistics.• Design and write appropriate promotional materials including sports schedules, game programs and athletic yearbooks.• Update, design and format athletics web page and social media accounts. • Sell advertisement and sponsorship for Finlandia athletic marketing material and special projects.• Manage and maintain the daily operations of the Paavo Nurmi Center, including the fitness center, gymnasium and pool. • Ensure the athletic program is operating in compliance with the University, NCAA, Conference membership and Title IX standards and regulations. • Foster a supportive and positive relationship between the athletics program and the students, staff, faculty and community. Show less

• Associate Professor of Sport Management

  • Mar 2013 - Mar 2023

  • Fulltime Professor (2013-2023). Earned Tenure status in the Spring of 2021. University closing in May 202• Academic Advisor for business degree seeking students. Assist with course registration, degree requirements and mentoring.• Classes taught: Sports’ Marketing, Principles of Sport Management, Facility & Event Management, Athletic Administration, Sport Business & Finance, Sport Public Relations & Communications, Relationship Sales and Introduction to Business. • Serve on committees to assist university governance and operations. Committees meet bi-weekly to review or make recommendations and changes to policies/procedures. • Recruit, marketing and selling Finlandia University to student athletes, business major prospects and execute retention strategies to retain current students.• Liaison between the NCAA, Educate and train Finlandia coaches, student athletes and staff on NCAA bylaws and requirements. • Oversee compliance of all NCAA bylaws and eligibility requirements for D-III athletics.• Administer all educational training programs and materials for coaches and student-athletes related to the NCAA.• Chair of hiring committees for new athletic coaches. • Assist in the operation and management of Finlandia University Athletics including: budgeting, hiring, evaluation and event management. Show less



Michigan Technological University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Athletic Development

  • May 2007 - Jul 2013

  • The development of an annual giving solicitation and maintenance process that includes Huskies Club and thirteen NCAA D-II intercollegiate athletic programs using direct mailings, emailing and telephone solicitation. • Research, analyze and identify new prospects for cultivation of both annual and major gifts by using prospect management resources to identify and cultivate prospects. • Create individual cultivation, solicitation and stewardship strategies for donors. • Plan, organize and execute special events for fundraising and stewardship processes including the Michigan Tech Athletic reunion. • Plan out monthly trips and establish face to face visits by cold calling. • Prepare written proposals for prospects. • Manage, plan and maintain communication with donors and potential donors through personal visits, telephone calls, emails, newsletters and social media. • Advance reporting – maintain an entry of contact data, verify accuracy of reports on incoming gifts and pledges. • Work with any Advisory Board members and community volunteers to engage volunteers in the fundraising process. • Work, train and collaborate with the Office of Development and athletic department staff and coaches. • Work as a self-starter, self-motivator and work independently and yet collaboratively with multiple individuals involved in the development process. Show less