Athletic Director

MATTHEW T. WELSH, RAA, MAA, MBA

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Professional Portfolio: www.MatthewWelshAD.com

Qualifications Summary

After nearly 25 years working in Corporate America, I have made the decision to focus my efforts on my passion for athletics and kids at the high school level. Through my past experiences as well as my personal development through Ohio University’s Interscholastic Athletic Administration Master’s Program, I’ve prepared myself to become an Athletic Administrator. I have invested time in building an understanding of the position, as well as the time commitment required, through interviews and networking, along with spending the last two years volunteering my time as the intern in the Dublin Jerome and Marysville High School Athletic Departments. Skills

• Effective verbal & written communication skills – Group Presentations

• Leadership experience in leading small and large teams

• Policy development and compliance adherence when developing handbooks and creating processes

• Athletic event planning & management as event manager

• Conflict resolution through communication and listening to concerns of employees, parents and children

• Interpersonal skills used to connect with people as a trusted source

• Fundraising experience through Booster Organizations as Board Member and community volunteer

• Policy Development through collaboration when developing business policy and methods and procedures

• Time management skills used to prioritize, plan and focus on what is important and when to do it Education

Ohio University, Athens, OH

Master of Science in Athletic Administration (MAA) 2020 GPA: 4.00 The MAA Program at Ohio University is a unique curriculum that is 100% focused on Interscholastic Athletic Administration. Directly aligned with the National Interscholastic Athletic Administration Association’s (NIAAA), fully accredited, certification program for Athletic Administrators focused on education-based athletics. Ohio Dominican University, Columbus, OH

Master of Business Administration (MBA) 2006

Kent State University, Kent, OH

Bachelor of Science, Health & Physical Education – Athletic Training 1997 Relevant Work Experience

Dublin Jerome High School Dublin, OH

Athletic Department Intern 2020 – Present

• Event manager/worker for home soccer, football, basketball events

• Collaborated on a Coaches Handbook by adding content, editing, and formatting Marysville High School Marysville, OH

Athletic Department Intern 2019 – Present

• Event/site manager for home soccer and football events

• Add new content to VNN athletic website (MarysvilleMonarchs.com)

• Restructured Student-Athlete Handbook and added new content

• Schedule games, send contracts, confirm referee assignments in Arbiter

• Seasonal parent meeting planning and execution

• Collaborated on operational plans for new stadium directives

• Assigned as point of contact for student section – 2020 OHSAA Golden Megaphone State Finalist Alma Mater / Crawford-Hoying Dublin, OH

Operations & Production, Vice President 2018 – 2020

• Developed Operations and Production methods and procedures using Lean Six Sigma Homeville Pride T-Shirt Company Marysville, OH

Founder & Owner 2017 – Present

• Responsible for all financial and strategical aspects of business including profit and loss sheet, budget, new creative, inventory planning, and customer service IGS Energy Dublin, OH

Manager, Marketing 2016 – 2017

• Developed brand guidelines used across all uniforms and merchandise

• Planned annual Sales Convention for over 400 sales representatives Nationwide Financial Columbus, OH

Business Consultant 2014 – 2016

• Created 5-year roadmap, planning growth and anticipated future investments in facilities and technical infrastructure

e-Cycle, LLC New Albany, OH

Director, National Programs 2011 – 2013

Verizon Wireless Hilliard, OH

Marketing, Associate Director 2006 – 2011

Manager, Channel Sales 2003 – 2006

• Managed team of Marketing Leaders across 15 states to goals and key performance indicators Relevant Certifications

The NIAAA Certification Program was granted “full registration” by the National Certification Commission recognizing the program as one meeting the Commission’s rigid standards of excellence.

• NIAAA Registered Athletic Administrator (RAA) Certification

• Completed training courses required to sit for the Certified Athletic Administrator (CAA) exam

• Completed 20 NIAAA LTC courses (80 credits)

• OHSAA certified official - basketball

Other Certifications Completed

• State of Ohio Department of Education – 3 Year Pupil Activity Permit

• Ohio Department of Education – First Aid Certificate

• American Heart Association Heartsaver for K-12 Schools – CPR AED Certificate

• BCI and FBI Background Checks Complete

• Harvard Law School - Negotiation and Leadership

Other Relevant Experiences

• Monarch Athletic Association (Boosters) – Vice President, Secretary, Board Member 2016 – 2019

• Lady Monarch Basketball – Booster President 2015 – 2019

• Marysville Travel Basketball Association – Head Coach 2011 – 2015

• St. Mary’s School – 8th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach 1999 – 2000

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