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Former Collegiate and Professional athlete, with a Masters of Business Administration (sport business concentration) from Saint Leo University. Experience

EVENTS AND PROJECTS COORDINATOR, BASKETBALL ALBERTA, EDMONTON, AB 2016-PRESENT

Responsibilities include planning and organizing events that we host as well as collaborating with different bodies to organize national and international events. Some events include: Youth Provincials tournament, multiple 3 on 3 tournaments, National Championships, and international tournaments featuring the Canadian Women’s National Team. Some responsibilities related to the planning of these events, include communications and maintaining relationships with other organizing bodies and volunteers, coordinating coaches and registrations, and forming new partnerships in communities that we do not have as strong of a presence.

Assist the growth and organization of basketball to all areas of Alberta through community interaction and the encouragement of coach development.

Collaboration with organizations such as Tangerine Bank, and the Dairy Farmers of Canada to provide events and opportunities for them to be seen in the community. Organized the basketball aspect of each of these events.

Provided coaching expertise and leadership to developmental programs, inner city programs and Provincial Team Programs.

Conducted extensive research pertaining to the sanctioning and insurance matters of club basketball in the province. Through this opportunity, also gained experience in writing policy and regulations for the club team sanctioning process. FOUNDER, ADMINISTRATOR, AND COACH, HOOPS AND DREAMS BASKETBALL CAMPS SEPTEMBER 2014-PRESENT

The vision of this organization is to provide opportunities for youth in my hometown an affordable, introductory option to basketball in the hopes of fostering a life-long passion for the sport. The organization has grown to include training of athletes of all ages and skill levels, but the original vision still remains.

Responsibilities included developing the marketing and advertising items used to promote the camps to schools in the community, as well as budgeting, maintaining financial records, finding sponsorships for the camp, hiring and managing a staff of 4-6 coaches, and networking with teachers and administrators in the city to build relationships. I also took on the head coaching responsibilities for the sessions and therefore were required to plan and facilitate practices. SG BERGISCHE LÖWEN, GERMANY AUGUST 2015-DECEMBER 2015

Professional Basketball Player.

Demonstrated initiative and dedication to my craft, not only practicing with the team but maintaining an individual training regimen in my time overseas.

Developed a greater understanding of working in a team, especially with individuals from different cultures and upbringings.

SUMMER INTERNSHIP, BASKETBALL ALBERTA, EDMONTON, AB JUNE 2015-AUGUST 2015

Assisted in the planning and execution of the Canadian Women’s National Basketball Championship.

Coordinated the the Dairy Farmers of Canada Basketball Clinic held in conjunction with the 2015 FIBA Americas Tournament. Recruited athlete participants, coordinated coaches, and also created Lauren Taal

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Participated in promotional events for the 2015 FIBA Americas Tournament throughout the city of Edmonton.

MCKINNON BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION, AUSTRALIA FEBRUARY 2014-AUGUST 2014

Professional Basketball Player.

Assisted the club office with various administrative tasks such as coordinating holiday camps, payroll, and coordinating the annual ‘Pink Out’ Breast Cancer weekend fundraiser. This event included multiple basketball games, a silent auction, and a social, with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The efforts in 2014, allowed the organization to raise more that

$21,000 in one weekend.

LOUNGE SERVER, MOXIES’ CLASSIC GRILL, LETHBRIDGE, AB 2013-2014

Continued development of interpersonal skills, such as customer service, communication and networking, while using multitasking abilities to provide a quality experience to patrons.

Developed salesmanship skills through striving to achieve specific guest check averages. KUSG LEIMEN, GERMANY 2012-2013

Professional Basketball Player.

Demonstrated initiative and dedication to my craft, not only practicing with the team but maintaining an individual training regimen in my time overseas.

Invaluable experience that improved communication and relationship building skills through having to use alternative means because of language barriers. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR, UNIVERSITY OF LETHBRIDGE, LETHBRIDGE, AB 2012

Gained valuable experience in budgeting, organizing schedules for teams and tournaments, as well as developing practice plans and workouts for our athletes.

Developed and implemented lessons plans for multiple age groups.

Opportunity to further develop communication skills through correspondence with parents, athletes, and University staff to ensure the programs ran successfully. Education

Saint Leo University, Saint Leo, Florida-Masters of Business Administration; Sport Business Concentration, 2017

Completed this program completely online, while managing a full time job (Basketball Alberta), and also a professional playing career on a different continent

University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada- Bachelor of Arts- Kinesiology Major, 2012, Other Skills and Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Proficient in the use of Mindset project management software

Proficient using multiple social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Leadership skills (captained the University of Lethbridge Women’s Basketball Team from 2008-2012)

Developed strong time management and organizational skills from being a student-athlete, which continue through to my daily life

Possess a valid Alberta Class 5 driver's licence Awards

Recipient of the 2012 Canada West Sylvia Sweeney Award for Excellence in Academics, Athletics, and Community Involvement

Recipient of the University of Lethbridge Alumni Leadership Award recognizing one athlete for their excellence in leadership not only within their team, but also in the community

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