Program Assistant Sioux Falls
Resume:
Taylor A. Durst
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www.linkedin.com/in/taylordurst
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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Sport Management, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Minor: Sport and Exercise Psychology
Certificate: Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Kansas, Lawrence KS
Cumulative GPA: 3.99
Anticipated Graduation: December 2025
EXPERIENCE
Kansas Athletics – Lawrence, KS
Student Athlete-Support Services
Program Assistant August 2024-Present
Teach learning strategies to student-athletes, including basic study skills, note taking techniques, writing strategies, and test taking strategies
Maintain accurate grade reports for over 100 student athletes across 5 teams
Create and distribute monthly newsletters to staff members for internal communication
Oversee professional development compliance through evaluating tutor completion of monthly training modules
Strengthen staff relationships through organizing monthly recognition opportunities
American Junior Golf Association – Braselton, GA
Traveling Intern
Golf Operations May 2025-August 2025
Traveled over 8,000 miles to run 14 world-class junior golf tournaments
Assisted in full tournament operations including course setup, pace of play monitoring, rules officiating, and scoring
Coordinated and managed event logistics, maintained an accurate equipment inventory each week while serving as inventory captain for my team
Sioux Falls Canaries – Sioux Falls, SD
Canaries Baseball
Game Day Operations Intern May-August 2024
Managed stadium set up and breakdown for over 50 home games
Ran in-game promotions such as Beat the Canary, Stars of Tomorrow, AARP Seat Upgrades, The Great Hotdog Race, Hometown Heroes, Dizzy Bat Race, Bush Push, and the on-field YMCA dance
Oversaw and assisted in roles ranging from ticketing, guest services, ushering, serving as suite attendant, monitoring the kid zone, and event character supervision
Kansas City Sports Commission – Kansas City, MO
NFL Draft
Fan Queue Team & Wayfinding Team April 2023
Directed and guided fans and media to respective entrances
Stationed at VIP entrance ensuring only credentialed members were allowed in
Kept an upbeat attitude and kept fans engaged throughout the experience
Educated fans on activations, games, and exhibits available
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Insider/Fan Engagement – (2024) USMNT v Canada Soccer Match in Kansas City, MO
Event Operations – (2024) NCAA Women’s Big 12 Basketball Championship in Kansas City, MO
Fan Fest Worker – (2024) NCAA DI Wrestling Championship in Kansas City, MO
Track Crew – (2024) Kansas Relays in Lawrence KS
Implement Inspection Team – (2023) Kansas Relays in Lawrence, KS
Brand Ambassador – (2023, 2024, 2025) Margaritaville University
University of Kansas
Sport Management Club August 2022-Present
Active Member
Alpha Chi Omega August 2022-Present Risk Management Representative (single term 2022-2023)
Philanthropy Outreach Chair (second term 2022-present)
DEI Assistant (current term 2023-present)
Sport & Exercise Psychology Lab January 2023-Present
Research Assistant
KU Student Relays Committee August 2024-Present
Active Member
KU Marketing Club August 2025-Present
Active Member
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
39th Annual AASP Conference – Association for Applied Sport Psychology October 2024
Strong Girls (KU) – Financial Literacy Workshop November 2023
MN Dept. of Health – Changing the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide Workshop July 2023
Virtual Virginia – Coaching Life Skills Course for High School Coaches October 2022
CERTIFICATIONS
CUI Training for Researchers – CITI Program (Expires September 2026)
Athlete Marketing Essentials: Name, Image, & Likeness Certification – Front Office Sports
Double-Goal Coach: Developing the Triple-Impact Competitor – Positive Coaching Alliance
HONORS
Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society
Alpha Alpha Alpha Honors Society
Tradition of Excellence Award Finalists (2025) – University of Kansas
Jennifer Alderdice Award Finalist (2023) – University of Kansas
ExCEL Award Finalist (2023) – University of Kansas
CLAS Honor Roll – University of Kansas
Undergraduate Honor Roll – University of Kansas
SCHOLARSHIPS
Dr. Forrest C. “Phog” Allen Scholarship (2023, 2025) – University of Kansas
Betty Wahlstedt Student Memorial (2025) – KU College of Liberal Arts and Science
Jane Bird Lohse Scholarship (2025) – Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
Patricia O’Brien Frechette Scholarship (2024, 2025) – Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
John Edward Hurley, Jr. Scholarship (2024, 2025) – Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
Patricia O’Brien Frechette Scholarship (2024, 2025) – Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
KU Excellence Scholarship (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) – University of Kansas
John Edward Hurley, Jr. Scholarship (2024, 2025) – Alpha Chi Omega Foundation
School of Education and Human Sciences Recognition Scholarship (2024) – KU SOEHS
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