Lisa Dent is a recent graduate of SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor's of Science in Sport Management and an Associate's Degree from Bergen Community College. She has a 3.85 GPA and extensive experience in event coordination, recreation, and athletic administration through multiple internships. Her objective is to utilize her strong work ethic and passion for sports in a multifaceted company, with interests in areas like event management and facility operations.
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Lisa Dent
26 Thackeray Rd Oakland, NJ 07436 | 551-427-9321 | ldent29@optonline.net
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SPORT MANAGEMENT MAY 2016
· State University of New York, College at Cortland
· Overall GPA-3.85, Major GPA-3.90
· *Will receive degree upon completion of a credit internship in August of 2016
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF GENERAL SCIENCES MAY 2013
· Bergen Community College, Paramus, New Jersey
· Dean and Honor’s List Recipient for all semesters
Career Objective
· Incorporate my strong, passionate work ethic and be an integral part of a multi-faceted sport company
· Avenues of Interest include, but are not limited to: Event Management, Facility Operations, Management or Production
Accomplishments
SUNY CORTLAND
· Outstanding Senior in Sport Management APRIL 2016
· Demonstrated leadership skills and excellence in program-related activities and events
· Outstanding Student Leader Award APRIL 2016
· Alpha Sigma Lambda Inductee APRIL 2016
· Outstanding New Student Award MAY 2015
· Recognized for exhibiting integrity and perseverance in the transition to SUNY Cortland,
exemplary academic conduct, and a potential for campus involvement and leadership
· Dean’s List Recipient and Top 5% of Junior Class Award APRIL 2015
Related Experience
INTERNSHIP WITH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL JUNE-AUGUST 2016
· Analyzing Bib Tabulation Reports
· Creating and maintaining various databases
· Scheduling Games on Schedule Star
· Cross-checking game schedules against referee/umpire payment vouchers
· Clerical work as needed
STUDENT VOLUNTEER FOR CUBAN BASEBALL SYMPOSIUM| SUNY CORTLAND APRIL 2016
· Assisted in the transportation and guidance of symposium guests
· Provided support in pre-event planning and throughout the four-day event
· Link to Full Event Description: http://www2.cortland.edu/events/cuba-symposium/
RECREATION INTERN | MONTVILLE, NJ DECEMBER 2015-JANUARY 2016
· Coordinated basketball game schedules as well as uniform and equipment distribution for a league of 65 teams
· Orchestrated coach certifications, developed and maintained a master database for all coaches and distributed coach ID badges
· Department phone coverage and clerical work as needed
SPORT MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE| SUNY CORTLAND AUGUST 2015-MAY 2016
· Developed a line of communication between students and advisory board members
· Orchestrated educational video conferencing between Sport Management Club members and advisory board
· Communicated the Sport Management program student ideation
SPORT MANAGEMENT CLUB PRESIDENT | SUNY CORTLAND AUGUST 2015-MAY 2016
· Overseeing and managing a large group of students that coordinate numerous large campus events throughout the year
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· Events: Lose The Shoes, Raffle Night, Basketball Tournament and Bracket Challenge Wingate Golf Tournament, Dodgeball Tournament,
Cortaca Positive Message T-Shirt Contest, Awards Banquet
ASSISTANT VOLUNTEER COACH FOR TRAVEL SOFTBALL PROGRAM | OAKLAND, NJ MARCH-JULY 2013, 2014, 2015
· Created and monitored small group drills
· Provided one-on-one with players to develop skills
· Communicated with parents, attended meetings, and worked collaboratively with other coaches
· Assisted in determining playing time and player’s positions
INTERNSHIP WITH ATHLETIC DIRECTOR | INDIAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL JUNE-AUGUST 2015
· Confirmed game schedules with opposing athletic directors
· Used Schedule Star to input schedules for all sports throughout the school year
· Processed purchase orders and filed quotes/bids
· Ordered plaques and created certificates/awards
SPORT MANAGEMENT CLUB EVENT COORDINATOR | SUNY CORTLAND AUGUST 2014-MAY 2015
· Developed and enhanced communication channels between students, faculty and staff throughout several departments
· Monitored and assisted in the planning and coordinating of many Sport Management Club events
EVENT MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER | NYC MARATHON OCTOBER 2014-NOVEMBER 2014
· Assisted set up, operations, and breakdown of the official Marathon race finish line and the prior day 5K race
MANAGER/SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE AT PARISI FITNESS CENTER| MIDLAND PARK, NJ DECEMBER 2012-APRIL 2014
· Customer service, front desk services, scheduled classes/personal training sessions for customers, and fielded general questions
· Membership Sales and Billing
· Daily Revenue Reports and transportation of income to bank
Skills & Abilities
· Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Schedule Star, and Dartfish
· Event coordination and planning skills, crisis management, financial management, leadership and marketing
· Social media- Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, Linked In, YouTube and Periscope
Hobbies & Interests
· Outdoor Activities
· Hiking, rock-climbing, camping, kayaking and playing various sports
· Volunteering
· Coaching Softball
· Quality Time with Family
· Traveling
· Videography and Photography