Wayne Bradford is an experienced leader in higher education with over 25 years of experience in academia, administration, and athletics. He has a Master's in Business Administration and has held various roles including director of graduate programs, adjunct professor, and defensive coordinator and recruiting coordinator for Edinboro University's football team. Bradford is also an accomplished fundraiser, having organized several successful alumni golf outings and events. He has published articles and presented at numerous coaching clinics on topics related to football.

1. WAYNE A. BRADFORD
12070 Jesse Drive, Edinboro, PA 16412 Res: 814-734-6685 Cell: 814-602-6346
wbradford@edinboro.edu
PROFILE
•Passionate leader with 25 years of higher education experience in academia, administration, and
athletics.
•Leadership skills with colleagues and students that have been honed through intercollegiate
athletics. Mentorship is practiced daily.
•Highly accomplished recruiter with a deep understanding of recruitment practices that would aid
in working with and outreach to employers.
•Seasoned academic advisor at both the Undergraduate and Graduate levels of higher education.
•Skilled fundraiser and event manager.
•College instructor and skilled public speaker.
EDUCATION
•Master of Business Administration, Salisbury University, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business,
Salisbury, MD, 1992
•B.S., Business Administration/Marketing, Salisbury University, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business,
Salisbury, MD 1990
ACADEMIC HONORS AND AWARDS
•Recipient, Graduate Assistant, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University, 1991-1992
•Graduated Cum Laude, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 1990
ACADEMIC/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Co-coordinator Athletic Study Table, Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA 2003 to 2006.
•Supervise the daily operations of the Athletic Study table program. Enforce the basic guidelines and
expectations of the study program. Impose the mandatory attendance policy for student-athlete participants and
record and report the daily attendance to Head Coaches, the Athletic Director, and Associate Athletic Director.
Hire and train a graduate assistant, student assistant, and tutors to assist in the operation of the study table
program.
Director, Business Graduate Program, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University,
Salisbury, MD 1996 to 1999.
•Manage day to day administration of the Masters of Business Administration program. Specific tasks included
recruiting students, marketing the MBA program, curriculum development, graduate student advising, and hiring
and supervision of graduate assistants. Served as principal revisionist; 1998-2000 Perdue School of Business
Graduate Catalog. Developed a revised MBA curriculum and achieved record enrollment figures for fall 1997
semester.
Adjunct Instructor, Franklin P. Perdue School of Business, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 1992 to
1999.
•Taught Principles of Marketing, Management & Organizational Behavior, Marketing Management Strategy
(capstone course), and Principles of Retailing Management.
RECRUITMENT, ADVISEMENT and TEACHING
•Achieved record enrollment for Perdue School (Salisbury University) MBA program in 1997.

2. •Advised undergraduate students as a full-time adjunct Marketing professor in the Perdue School of Business.
•Advised all graduate students in the Perdue School MBA program.
•Faculty advisor for the Perdue School of Business American Marketing Association.
• Serve as head coach in the absence of the head coach and serve as liaison with professional leagues. Promote
EUP players with professional football leagues and assist players in attending combines.
•Co-coordinate and supervise the daily operations of the Athletic Study Table Program.
•Coordinate the Tag Program, which requires at-risk athletes to sign in on their way to class.
•Help implement the Edinboro University Athletic Drug Education, Screening and Counseling Program for
intercollegiate athletics including being a member of the drug screening team.
• Monitor and promote academic eligibility, progress and success of the football team.
FUNDRAISING and EVENT PLANNING
•Responsible for managing the budget for the program, including organizing and planning travel arrangements
(team, coaches, recruiting).
•Tournament director of 2015 Boro Football Alumni Golf Outing and Pig Roast $15,058.00 profit.
•Tournament director of 2014 Boro Football Alumni Golf Outing and Pig Roast $13,600.00 profit.
•Tournament director of 2013 Boro Football Alumni Golf Outing $11,400.00 profit.
•Host Alumni football gatherings in Twinsburg, Ohio, Pittsburgh, PA, and Buffalo, NY.
•Participate in fundraising events such as the Sox Harrison Golf Outing, Athletic Department Sports Memorabilia
Auction, Tri-State Linemen’s Camp, and Camp Excel Passing Camp.
HIGHLIGHTS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Defensive Coordinator/Recruiting Coordinator, Edinboro University of PA, Edinboro, PA 1999, 2004
to Present.
•Assist the Head Coach with the management/implementation of a competitive football program within the
framework of the PSAC, NCAA Division II, and the rules and regulations of the University.
•Responsible for the planning and managing of competitions and practices of the program, including in-season
and out-of-season player development.
•Defensive Coordinator duties include coordinating all aspects of defensive game plans, practice plans,
preparation, and players. Train and coordinate defensive assistant coaches (paid/student and volunteers).
•Recruiting Coordinator duties include coordinating all aspects of the recruiting process; written and email
correspondence, Facebook/ webpage development, recruiting travel, recruiting budget, recruiting coach
assignments, official and unofficial visits and athletic department recruiting logs.
PUBLICATIONS
•Author, Defending the Wing_T Offense, American Football Monthly Magazine August/September 2012.
•Author, Tilt for Fun & Stop the Run, 2006 American Football Coaches Association Summer Manual.
•Contributor, American Football Monthly Magazine, Volume 12, August 2006 – “Point-Counterpoint:
Defending the Two Minute Offense – Baylor vs. Edinboro”.
•Contributor, American Football Monthly Magazine, March and April issues “10 Impact Stats – Rushing
Defense, Scoring Defense”.
PRESENTATIONS
•Clinician, 2013 Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA, February 2013.
•Clinician, New York State High School Coaches Clinic, Verona, NY, February 2013.

3. •Clinician, Cross Training Football Coaches Clinic, Buffalo, NY, March 2009.
•Clinician, Pennsylvania State Coaches Association Clinic, Hershey, PA, February 2007.
•Clinician, Nike Coach of the Year Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA, March 2004.
•Clinician, Mike McGlinchey Memorial Coaches Clinic, Salisbury University, July 2003, July 2002.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
•Member, American Football Coaches Association.
•Past Member, AFCA Assistant Coaches Committee.
•Past Member, American Marketing Association (AMA).
•Member, American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT and SERVICE
•Past Member, Board of Directors, Ocean Pines Association.
•Director, Wicomico County Parks and Recreation Summer Camp.
•Recreation Director, Edinboro Interfaith Vacation Bible School, 2009, 2001-2007.
•Edinboro Little League Volunteer Baseball Coach, 2013, 2003-2007.