1. Matthew L. Livziey
43 Horseshoe Drive Email: mlivziey@outlook.com
White Haven,PA 18661 Phone: 570-369-3046
EDUCATION
Lock Haven University ofPennsylvania Lock Haven, PA
Master of Science- Sport Science Fall 2012- Fall 2013
Track: Sport Administration/Management
GPA: 3.93
Lock Haven University ofPennsylvania Lock Haven, PA
Bachelor of Science- Sport Administration Fall 2009- Spring 2012
GPA: 3.92
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
Waterpark Operations Manager April 2015- July 2016
Kalahari Resorts
- Member of Kalahari pre-opening team
- Hired/trained/managed 150-200 employees
- Assisted WP Director with park grand opening tasks
- Created and revised training materials
- Implemented new policies, procedures and programs
- Provided guest service
- Managed daily operations of park
Sport Science Graduate Assistant Fall 2012-Fall 2013
Lock Haven University
- Assisted department chair with research
- Designed/edited manuals
- Prepared technology lab proposal for state funding
- Web page design/editing
Marketing/Community Relations Intern Spring 2012
Pocono Raceway
- Planned/Hosted Community relations events
- Assisted with social media marketing/interaction
- Assisted sales staff (ticketing, cold calls, etc.)
- Member of operations team during Nascar Pocono 400
- Created social media policy

2. Recreation Department Aquatics Supervisor Summer 2010
Split Rock Resort
- Scheduled, supervised and trained lifeguards.
- Supervised daily aquatic operations
- Handled medical issues and guest concerns
- Prepared purchase orders
Lead Lifeguard/Sales Associate May 2008-2012
H20 Indoor Water Park
- Ensured safety of guests
- Enforced park rules
- Acted as an assistant to supervisors
- Front desk sales, ticketing, etc.
Foreman/ Snow PlowOperator Spring 2006- Summer 2015
Tried and True Landscaping, LLC
- Maintained residential/commercial properties
- Supervised crew(s)
- Landscaped properties
- Landscape design
- Snow plow operator
VOLUNTEER WORK
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Spring 2011
Lock Haven, PA
- Assisted program coordinator with events
- Planned youth basketball tournament
- Participated in community clean up.
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS
- Kalahari Resort’s Manager of the Month September 2015
- LHU Dean’s List Fall 2009- Spring 2012
- LHU Board of Governor’s Scholarship recipient
- LHU Outstanding Sport Administration Sophomore 2010-2011
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude
RELATED SKILLS
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
- Experience in publication design/creation
- Certified Red Cross CPR/AED/o2 instructor
- Experience managing a large staff
- Experience in guest service industry

3. References
Dr. Richard A. Lally
Associate Professor
Sport Studies Department
Lock Haven University
Phone: 570-484-2470
Dr. Patricia Lally
Professor/Department Chair
Sport Studies Department
Lock Haven University
Phone: 570-484-2824
Kevin Heaney
Interactive Marketing/Community Relations Manager
Pocono Raceway
Phone: 1-800-722-3929