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EDUCATION
May, 1993 West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Bachelor of Science/ Business Management
Founding Father, Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity
Dec., 2003 West Chester University, West Chester, PA
Master of Science/ Sport and Athletic Administration
RELATIVE WORK EXPERIENCE
July 2009-March 2010
Sole Proprietor, National Scouting Report, Philadelphia, PA
Consulted high school athletes on the recruiting process and financial aid.
Conducted recruiting seminars.
Created plans of action for the student athlete to achieve the best financial
return on the college investment.
Initiated all aspects of the financial aid process including completion of FAFSA,
state, institutional, and community applications.
Acted as a liaison between the student-athlete and the prospective colleges
and universities of consideration.
September 2002-December 2002
Athletics Intern, American University, Washington, DC
Coordinated all travel arrangements for 11 sports including bussing, air
travel, lodging, and meal stipends.
Assisted the Athletics Director with the Athletic Department annual giving
program and all aspects of capital fund raising campaigns.
Assisted coaches in the development and implementation of sport specific
budgets.
Worked all facets of ticket sales for the revenue generating sports and non
athletic events.
Assisted in all game day operations and NCAA post season events including
set up, ticket operations, and post game operations.
Participated with the Business Operations Athletics Director in Audit
preparation.
October 1999-November 2000
Ticket Sales Associate, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Responsible for all ticket sales campaign and the coordination of ticket
distribution for all events hosted by Temple University.
Managed ticket and game day operations at all Temple athletic facilities.
Assisted in the development and distribution of promotionalitems to the
Temple community, including but not limited to youth groups, local
businesses and charitable organizations.
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July1999- October 1999
Marketing Associate, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA
Implemented all ticket systems, policies, and procedures in accordance with
Lehigh University, the Patriot League, and the NCAA.
Assisted in the preparation of all revenue and expense accounts for Athletics.
Managed game day operations including will call, player tickets, turn style,
and game day reconciliation.
Responsible for all away game ticket procedures.
Participated in game day and community promotions.
Assisted in the coordination of special events held at Lehigh athletic facilities.
Employment
October 2013-Present
Assistant Manager, Ace Hardware, Phoenixville, PA
Facilitated a new store opening.
Assisted in the creation of budgets.
Implemented all employee programs.
Created community relations program
September 2011-September 2012
Assistant Manager, Big Lots, Devon, PA
Managed all facets of big box retail store.
Responsible for all cash control.
Ensured the compliance of all inventory procedures.
Resolved all customer issues and established extraordinary customer service.
January 2010-September 2011
Retail Sales Merchandiser, Advantage Sales & Marketing, Philadelphia
Representative of Mt. Olive Pickles in 824 stores throughout PA, NJ, NY, &
DE.
Ensured planogram compliance.
Enforced the policies for outdated merchandise.
Developed merchandising techniques to increase sales.
Established positive working relationships with store management teams to
achieve sales goal
Aug. 1995- Dec. 2008
Store Manager, CVS Corporation, Philadelphia, PA
Responsible for an average annual budget of $7 million.
Recruited, interviewed, and hired candidates for employment.
Managed a staff of up to 20.
Coached, counseled, and managed the termination process of employees.
Served as a mentor to newly promoted Store Managers.
Coordinated training for Assistant Managers.
CVS Paragon Award for Outstanding Manager within a District, 2000