Lydia Placzek has over 6 years of experience in athletic administration and coaching, most recently as an Academic and Compliance Intern for the University of Nebraska at Kearney athletic department. She has a Master's degree in Counseling and Human Resource Management and a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Business. Her experience includes coordinating academic support for student-athletes, leading committees, authorizing activities, and ensuring NCAA compliance. She also has experience assisting with equestrian coaching and operations at Kansas State University and South Dakota State University.
1. LYDIA B. PLACZEK
4726 Avenue G.
Kearney, NE 68847
308-440-5355 lydia.placzek@gmail.com
PROFILE
Dynamic, results-oriented, articulate individual with an outstanding history of achieving goals through
effective communication skills and relationship building. Strong ability to work independently or with a team
to successfully attain overall goals. Known for having a strong work ethic, positive team leader, and effective
with time management.
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
University of Nebraska at Kearney- Kearney, NE May 2013-Present
Academic and Compliance Intern, Athletic Department
Supported senior staff with all inquiries relating to compliance and academic services.
● Coordinate initial academic support for student-athletes at University of Nebraska at Kearney
● Lead SAAC (Student-Athlete Advisory Committee)
● Authorize community service activities
● Provide academic updates to respective coaches
● Foster positive relationships with campus academic services
● Present all aspects of student-athlete experience to parents during orientation
● Help incoming student-athletes with pre-certification process and initial eligibility
● Monitor D-II NCAA continuing eligibility mandates
● Input all data onto Compliance Assistant’s corresponding tools
● Submit waivers and medical hardships
● Deliver comprehensive compliance information to athletes during initial eligibility meetings
Kansas State University- Manhattan, KS August 2012-June 2013
Assistant Western Coach -Equestrian Team, Athletic Department
Worked directly with head coach and helped implement strategy within team’s mission.
● Assisted with western coaching and recruiting
● Managed team compliance information
● Responsible for budget entries
● Uploaded all competition film onto YouTube and Diigo
● Team community service liaison
● Assisted with Business Office correspondence for officials
● Prepared judges and stewards for home shows
● Responsible for team travel expenditures and logistics
● Completed all NCEA post-meet documents
● Prepared visiting team guide information
● Maintained horse herd as needed
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South Dakota State University- Brookings, SD August 2011-July 2012
Graduate Assistant -Equestrian Team, Athletic Department
Assisted head coach with all functions of team coordination including the transition of staff.
● Secured leased and donated team horses for SDSU
● Performed all aspects of administrative duties
● Support with basic horse care
● Coordinated team travel
● Managed competitions hosted by South Dakota State University
● Created and oversaw donor newsletter
● Distributed team apparel
● Assisted in recruitment of student-athlete within NCAA rules
● Involved in budget analysis
● Responsible for student-athlete study table compliance
● Supervised western practice
South Dakota State University- Brookings, SD May 2011
Part-Time Administration Assistant, Athletic Department
Assisted operation of summit league tournament and equestrian facility supervision.
● Hospitality area host
● Financial reconciliation of tickets, merchandise sales, and programs
● Merchandise sales assistant
● Assist with supervision of student staff
EDUCATION
South Dakota State University- Brookings, SD August 2011-May 2014
Major: Counseling and Human Resource Management with a Specialization in Student Affairs
Master of Education Degree
Cumulative GPA 4.0
South Dakota State University- Brookings, SD 2007-May 2011
Major: Agricultural Business
Dean’s List from the College of Ag and Bio 2007-2010
Bachelor of Science Degree
Cumulative GPA 3.469