ANGIE TAYLOR, MPA

+1-703-***-****(USA)

**** ********* *** ****** * +234********** (Nigeria)

Fairfax, Virginia 22033 acxpcp@r.postjobfree.com

Head Track and Field Coach

A top-performing head track and field coach credited with combining high performance training and coaching with excellent communication and leadership to deliver substantial value for student-athletes. Strong expertise in program development for high performance athletes as well as proven management skills for operational success and organization. Highly accomplished performance coach with the ability to build and maintain relationships. I have over twenty years of experience as an educator, high-level coach and senior level administrator.

Areas of Expertise

Track and Field

Program Development

Student Safety

Business Operations

Athletic Coach

Team Leadership

Regulations & Compliance

Lecturer

High Performance

Mentorship

Personal Wellness

Communications

Professional Experience

OLYMPIC GAMES – Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development, Abuja, Nigeria May 2015 – Present

Member, Ministerial Committee for 2105 All Africa Games & Rio 2016 Olympic & Paralympics Games

Member of the National Technical Committee for preparation of Nigeria in the All Africa Games (2015), Commonwealth Youth Games (2015) and the Olympic Games in Rio (2016).

Rio 2016 Olympic & Paralympics Games Qualified Teams are as follows: Athletics (Track & Field), Men’s Basketball, Men’s Soccer, Weightlifting, Power-lifting, Wrestling (Men & Women), Boxing, Swimming, Table Tennis, Canoeing and Rowing.

2016 Paralympics Games, team Nigeria performed the best in the country’s history.

2015 All African Games, team Nigeria performed the best in the country’s history. The team placed second overall and won 47 Gold medals of which 44 of the Gold medals won were high performance programs.

NIGERIAN NATIONAL SPORTS COMMISSION, Abuja, Nigeria February 2014 – Present

Member, National High Performance Task Team

Member of 11-person task force established by the Minister of Sports to create and manage the National High Performance system and High Performance Centre for Nigerian Sports.

PERFORMANCE SPORT EXECUTIVE, Abuja, Nigeria November 2013 – Present

National High Performance Director – Federal Ministry of Youth and Sports Development

Manage a high performance system and programs, consistently producing and supporting athletes and coaches that compete at Olympic, World Championships, Commonwealth Games and African championship events.

Lead and develop the high performance strategic planning, policy development and operational leadership for all aspects of Nigerian Athletics High Performance Programs.

Earned 1 Medal at the 2016 Olympic Games and 8 Gold, 2 Silver and 2 Bronze at the 2016 Paralympics Games.

Earned 36 total medals in the 2014 Commonwealth Games, the second highest team performance of all time.

Direct supervision of all high performance staff (8) and coaches (10) providing direction and leadership regarding all facets of training, including contracts and relationships with additional stakeholders.

HEPTA7291 LLC, Washington, D.C. February 2012 – Present

CEO and High Performance Strategist

Founder of Hepta7291 specializing in innovative high performance training for athletes, coaches and leaders around the world.

Promote and deliver training based on health and wellness principles, targeting athletes seeking a healthier lifestyle in North America, China, Africa and Brazil.

Coach, train, motivate all athletes and coaches in the program, as well as manage all aspects of the business, including program development and marketing promotions.

OLYMPIC ATHLETES, Indianapolis, IN July 1992 – Present

USA National Coach

Employ an innovative and proven sport model to engage the Olympic community in physical, psychological and mental training at the highest levels.

Serve in a variety of roles supporting the Olympic team, including head coach, trainer, consultant, official, manager and team support.

HARBIN ENGINEERING UNIVERSITY, China 2012 – 2013

Visiting Scholar

Partnered with the International Cooperation Office to prepare and advise student planning to study aboard.

Consulted with local athletic federation to instruct and provide technical assistance to national athletes that improved overall performance.

Developed public administration course to familiarize Chinese students with the American basic concepts needed to effectively manage public service programs in a variety of programs.

COPPIN STATE UNIVERSITY, Baltimore, MD 2008 – 2012

Lecturer School of Education

Designed and implemented course curriculum to maximize engagement and student learning opportunities.

Acted as Assistant Athletic Director for academics and designed and implemented student athlete learning center to increase student-athletes graduation rate and academic success.

Directly responsible for the academic oversight of 12 NCAA DI intercollegiate sports.

Served as the Athletic Department’s liaison to the University’s Judicial Affairs Office. A proactive and open line of communication/dialogue between the Dean of Student’s Office and the Athletic Department. This relationship created a very efficient and effective network (communicative and database) between Judicial Affairs, Housing and Resident Life, Coppin and Baltimore Police and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Acted as Activity Director for two consecutive summers, providing academic and athletic instruction in a challenging environment.

Instructed in the Master of Public Administration program aimed to develop young professionals ready to serve in public policy.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY, Fairfax, VA 1999 – 2008

Head Women’s Track and Field Coach

Lecturer at George Mason University Sports Management – Sport Psychology (Fall 2013)

Recruited and coached 45 NCAA Division I Track & Field and Cross Country student-athletes as well as 4 assistant coaches and adhered to the strict observance to NCAA Rules and Regulations.

Over 9 years of NCAA Division I head coaching experience in the sport of track & field/cross country. Athletes competed in the following competitions: NCAA Division I Championships – 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008; U.S. Olympic Trials – 1988-2012; Junior Pan American Games 2003; Pan American Games 2011; World Championships Indoor & Outdoor 1999-2016; Olympic Games 2012 & 2016. Recruited and coached Murielle Ahoure of the Ivory Coast.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, Princeton, NJ 1995 – 1999

Women’s Track and Field Coach

Managed scheduling and coordination of events, including seasonal meets and special events.

Coached NCAA All Americans and helped student athletes compete and perform at the highest levels.

Operated a multi-faceted intramural and athletic complex including special events and game operation management.

Education & Training

PhD, Leadership and Higher Education, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN (Fall 2016)

An Examination of the Relationships Between Agile Leadership Factors and Curriculum Reform in Higher Education

Certificate, Chinese Language Program, Harbin Engineering University, China (12/2012)

MPA, Public Administration (Statistics), George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

Diploma, General Education, Rich Central High School, Olympia Fields, IL

First Aid, CPR and AED Certified

USA National Track & Field Coach & National Collegiate Athletic Association Coaches (NCAA) Academy

USA Level I Lead Instructor & Level II & III (Multi, Sprints, & Hurdles)

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