OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will offer career growth while effectively
utilizing my acquired expertise, creative talents and commitment to
excellence.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Innovative professional with progressive experience in the promotion and
coordination of administrative and event tasks.
o Expertise in administering the clerical, operational, financial,
marketing and legal functions related to managing sports events and
collegiate championships.
o Skilled in acquiring sponsorships, creating media packets and
developing press releases.
o Confident, highly effective, proactive leader with exemplary people
skills and relationship building prowess driven to produce quality
athletic championship events.
. Quick study, with an ability to easily grasp and put into application new
ideas, concepts, methods and technologies.
. Exceptional leadership, organizational, oral/written communication,
interpersonal, analytical, and problem resolution skills. Thrive in both
independent and collaborative work environments.
. Dependable, multi-tasking challenge-seeker who goes the extra mile to get
the job done.
. Self-motivated, high-energy, driven, enthusiastic, proactive, take
charge, multi-talented leader.
EDUCATION
B.S. Kinesiology, with concentration in Sport Management (GPA=3.0) 2006
Grambling State University - Grambling, Louisiana
CAREER SYNOPSIS
Southwestern Athletic Conference, Birmingham, Alabama 2009 - 2010
DIRECTOR OF CHAMPIONSHIPS
. Supervised a NCAA Division I Collegiate Conference championships
department
. Managed, staff, budget and coordinate 18 conference championships and
their ancillary events
. Served on NCAA DI Championships Cabinet
. Served on NCAA DI Women's Bowling Central Region Selection Committee
. Served as 2010 SWAC Women's Basketball Tournament Director
. Assisted with National Letter of Intent Program
. Assisted in monitoring eligibility and participation forms
. Assisted with All-Academic Team Program for 18 sports
. Served as advisor to the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
. Served as the Sport Administrator for Women's Bowling, Soccer, and
Softball
. Served as liaison to Band Directors and Cheerleader Advisors
. Served as co-Coordinator for SWAC Champions Youth Clinic and managed
logistics of all events
Southwestern Athletic Conference, Birmingham, Alabama 2007- 2009
OFFICE MANAGER
. Responsible for office equipment and technology
. Served as Executive Assistant to the Commissioner
. Assisted with the compilation of travel expense and budgetary reports for
all Olympic Championships
. Coordinated all travel arrangements for all championships which included
the coordination of bid proposals as well as contract negotiation with
hotels and other vendors
. Planned and coordinated Special Events including Football Media Luncheon,
Winter and Spring Conference Meetings
. Managed Hall of Fame Gala and the Induction Ceremony
. Served as Coordinator for SWAC Summer Computer Camp and managed the staff
and logistics of all events
. Served as the official representative for all SWAC Community Outreach
programs and promotions
. Supervised the NCAA Drug Education/ Certification and CHAMPS/Life Skills
program, while serving as liaison between the national and conference
office
. Served on the search committee for the Associate Commissioner position
. Served as advisor of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
. Served as liaison to Band Directors and Cheerleader Advisors
. Served as the co-Sport Administrator for Women's Basketball, Bowling,
Soccer, and Softball
ESPN Regional Television, Charlotte, North Carolina 2006 - 2007
MEAC/SWAC Challenge INTERN
. Assisted in the planning, management and marketing of the MEAC/SWAC
Challenge football game
. Assisted with management of day to day operations (ordering signage,
managing relationships and the request of needed information), and
assisted in all the accounting processes (budgets and invoices)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, MEMBERSHIPS, CERTIFICATIONS
Computer Skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, Access,
Outlook
Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
REFERENCES
Mr. Kelly Brooks, Associate Director of Academic and Membership Affairs
National Collegiate Athletic Association
317-***-****/ abli3e@r.postjobfree.com
Ms. Nikki Godfrey, Executive Director/MEAC-SWAC Challenge and St.
Petersburg Bowl
ESPN Regional Television
860-***-****/ abli3e@r.postjobfree.com
Mrs. Alyse Wells-Kilbert, Assistant Athletic Director for Academics/ Head
Women's Volleyball Coach
Mississippi Valley State University
601-***-****/ abli3e@r.postjobfree.com
Mr. Danyale Little, Management Analyst
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
Office of the Under Secretary
202-***-****/ abli3e@r.postjobfree.com