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Nicholas Wadas

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Kingston, Pa 18704

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EDUCATION

Misericordia University

Dallas, PA.

·Masters of Science in Organizational Management 12/2014

·Master of Science in Occupational Therapy 5/2005

EXPERIENCE

New Story Schools & Services

Wyoming, PA

Occupational Therapy Supervisor :8/26/16- 11/2022

·Oversee implementation of IEP’s, therapy notes, time sheets, and additional paperwork.

·Managing computer programs such as ADP time saver, Concurr, Skyward and Workable

·Development of tracking sheets for school and department for data tracking purpose on Microsoft Word and Excel

·Provide support to staff therapists in carrying out treatment plans and interventions.

·Monitor employee performance and productivity.

·Oversee budget requests and additional expenses for occupational therapists in the entire Northeast Region.

·Interviewing and recruiting of new employees

·Provide important employee information and company policy through individual or group staff meetings.

·Interaction with other directors and outside agencies about services being provided.

·Travel to multiple locations through the Northeast Region of company

·Assisting with implementation of virtual learning for occupational therapy services

·Guiding my department using Microsoft Teams for virtual learning platform. Increased knowledge with use of Skype and Microsoft Teams.

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Head Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Coach :10/27/07-11/20/2022

·Direct all aspects of the men’s and women’s cross-country program which includes: recruiting, practice organization, individual skill development, scheduling, travel planning, budget oversight, performing fundraising activities, attending University events, compliance with all Departmental, College, and NCAA policies, and providing supervision and mentoring to student-athletes

·Help foster student –athletes academically, as well as provide the best athletic experience possible.

·Develop an environment for student-athletes in accordance with a holistic approach, utilizing all aspects of the Divisions III experience

·Have continually displayed program growth and advocated for program developed since taking charge of the program.

·Recruitment, building and re-establishing the cross-country program.

·Promoting the development of a Track and Field Program

·Compete in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC)

·Actively develop recruiting plans and monitor recruiting progress.

·Develop training programs for pre-season, in season, and off season.

·Develop team rules and procedures, enforce rules and procedures.

·Coached multiple female athletes to First Team All-MAC and Second Team All-MAC in Cross Country

·First national qualifier and all region runner for female program (2016)

·Coached male athletes who earned multiple all-conference honors and multiple program top 15 times.

·2008- 2020 multiple student-athletes received MAC all-academic honors.

·Men’s team received USTFCCCA All-Academic honors multiple years from 2009-2020

·Women’s team received USTFCCCA All-Academic honors multiple years from 2009-2020

·Work hard with recruiting despite part time status. Develop new contacts for recruits, actively recruit to build numbers in program and set up prospective student athletes visits in collaboration with Admissions.

·Working to develop an environment that allows student-athletes to have the best experience and grow a person.

·Challenge individuals to maintain accountability and commitment to the program through strong team values based on hard work.

·Continue to push for program growth and achieve enrollment goals.

·Striving to recruit the strongest student attracted to the University, through showcasing the values of the University.

·Highlight campus community and additional resources as assets to training (example: city park and trails)

New Story Schools and Services

Wyoming, PA

Staff Occupational Therapist :4/21/11-8/26/16

·Plan, administer, and interpret appropriate testing to gather data for the development and/or revision of the IEP

·Develop and implement individualized IEP goals and objectives aiming to promote fine motor, perceptual motor, self-care, sensory integrative skills, and play activities, as well as neuromuscular function

·Plan, implement, and adapt occupational therapy activities to meet student needs and encourage progress

·Demonstrate appropriate behavior management strategies and techniques

·Utilize safe crisis management techniques to ensure a safe environment at all times

Holy Redeemer High School

Wilkes-Barre, Pa

Assistant Track Coach (Jumping Events) 1/12/12-5/30/12

·Providing technical support and education regarding events

·Responsible for designing training plans for Junior High/Varsity Jumping events.

·Monitoring athletes competing in triple jump, long jump, and high jump.

·Multiple District 2 AA Medalist (LJ,TJ,HJ)

·State Medalist in female AA LJ

Allied Services in Patient Rehab Hospital

Scranton, PA:

Occupational Therapist 6/1/06-4/1/11

·Rehabilitating individuals with physical disabilities

·Gaining experience working on a CVA specific team

·Experience utilizing NDT techniques in treatment of CVA

·Experience working with orthopedic and neurological impairments

·Knowledgeable with billing codes, insurance reimbursement

·Supervise student interns and support staff

College Misericordia

Dallas, Pa:

Assistant Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Coach 8/1/06-10/20/07

·Assisted head coach with implementing training programs

·Provided support and race strategy to athletes at meets and/or invites

·Aided in completing pre-meet preparations and arrangements

·Assisted head coach in preparing and setting up home cross-country meet and conference championship meet. (Pennsylvania Athletic Conference)

Bishop Hoban High School

Wilkes-Barre, Pa:

Assistant Coach (Distance Events)1/1/05-5/15/06

·Design training plans for junior varsity and varsity athletes for the 800m,1600m,3200m

·Gain experience interacting with adolescents in a group setting

·Responsible for carrying out training programs and monitoring team during practice sessions

Activities/Achievements

·Volunteer coach for Coach Pitch team with Kingston Little League (2019)

·Board member of Wyoming Valley Striders 2010 to 2012

·Various community service projects completed with Wilkes University Cross Country Team

·Member of the National Running Center racing team: 2007 to 2011

·PAC second team All-Conference (Athletics) 2000, 2001, 2002

·5 time PAC All-Academic team

·Member of College Misericordia cross country team named Academic All-American in Division III, Fall 2002

·Coach’s Award recipient in 2002 for hard work and teamwork

·1999 PIAA District 2 Track and Field Medalist in 3200 meter relay.

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