Graduate Assistant Event Staff

Elizabeth England Smith

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Objective

To transition from a coaching and operations manager at a Division I athletic program to a more focused role in business operations, politics, or community outreach. I look forward to using the experience gained in higher education and coaching in a role that allows me to maximize operational efficiency, customer experience, and relationship building.

Summary of Qualifications

Strong foundation in operations, personnel and event management, sports psychology, coaching, and kinesiology.

Adaptable, detail oriented, and driven.

Successfully managed multiple NCAA, Division 1 athletes and coaching staff

Highly motivated and goal-oriented former member of United States Rowing team and Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association.

Impeccable communication and organization skills as wells as strong sense of leadership and teamwork.

12+ years of experience researching and interacting with elite athletes, coaches, event staff, and governing bodies in the Pac-12, Big-10, and Colonial Athletic Conferences respectively.

Well versed in academic requirements, time management, and associated programming

Experienced recruiter and cultivator of student-athlete experience

CPR/First Aid certified

Willing to acquire any additional certifications as needed.

Experience

University of Southern California (August 19- Present)

Director of Operations and Assistant Coach

Managed group travel and safety protocols

Monitored and abided by strict university budget in regard to domestic and international competition and recruiting

Tracked physiological and personal development on team of 45.

Contributed to several sport preservation and advocacy groups

Served as a member of the Collegiate Rowing Coaches Association legislative committee

Successfully negotiated with administration and gameday management staff to conduct home and away competitions that abided by various NCAA, University, State, and County guidelines

Michigan State University (June 17- August 19)

Director of Operations and Assistant Coach

Responsible for novice student-athlete skill development and training plan

Regatta/ Event Director, and head of operations for team events and competitions

Responsible for planning an execution of the MSU U19 US Rowing development camp

Head of out-of-sport athlete development and recruiting

Assisted the recruiting coordinator in identifying out of sport talent requiring research, planning, and outreach to teams

Washington State University (August 2016- June 17)

Director of Operations and Assistant Coach

Was responsible for team travel and day to day operations

Planned and executed various recruiting tasks such as official visits, NCAA compliance paperwork, out of sport recruiting, etc.

Managed all program operations from team travel, budget, equipment transportation, event planning, and open-water safety protocols

Worked with novice student-athletes on skill development, time management, and training

Boston University Athletics (August 2015-July 2016)

Graduate Assistant

Assisted coaching colleagues with day-to-day task and details

Aided in execution of the training plan and race/event logistics

Clearly communicated team goals and expectations, at practice and in the classroom

Promoted discipline, respect, sportsmanship, and responsibility

Boston Celtics (December 2015-July 2016)

Junior Celtics Coach via UP2Us Sports

Lead basketball clinics and assisted with several community outreach initiatives

Managed groups of 20-30 children ranging in age from 7-11

Evaluated and improved game skills and decision-making capabilities

Provided examples of honesty and leadership.

Constructed a safe and productive learning environment

Riverside Boat Club (June 2013-June 2015)

High Performance Group Athlete

Lead sponsorship and community service initiatives

Participated in various national selection regattas and Olympic selection events

Assisted in various tasks throughout the boat club, including equipment maintenance, race setup, event management, and equipment assignments

Lululemon Athletica (August 2012-January 2013)

• Educator at store in Chesnut Hill

• Dealt with various aspects of customer relations including, but not limited to

first director of first impressions, phone interactions, returns, inventory, and

community wide events.

• Held basic responsibilities as far as store cleanliness and operation.

• Was frequently trusted with counting and recounting cash register totals at the

end of a workday.

Washington State University

Assistant Novice Rowing Coach

(May 2012- June 2013)

Mentored multiple student-athletes

Performed various office duties such as managing student-athlete paperwork, and interacting with the NCAA and PAC-12 compliance office

Organized practices, events, and various team functions

Monitored student-athletes and equipment on a daily basis

Education

Boston University School of Education (May 2015-2016)

Masters of Education in Coaching and Physical Education

Graduated: May 2016

Washington State University (2009-2013)

Bachelors of Science in Movement Studies

Graduated: May 2013

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