Educator/ Leadership Coach
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RAFAEL VEGA II * P.O. Box *** Cornwall, NY *****
********@*****.*** * Home # 845-***-****
PROFILE
Accomplished and results-driven university athletics executive with a proven record of success in developing and executing on high-profile, top-level programs, including 2 years as Assistant Wrestling Coach of an NCAA Division I Athletic Program at the United States Military Academy. Special expertise in coaching, team building, goal setting, motivational leadership, recruiting, and public relations. Adept in counseling students in academic program selection, communicating admissions standards to potential students and families, and aiding in university’s national recruiting efforts, Consistent history of developing students athletically and academically, exceptional computer skills, including MS Office and Scoutware.
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Brighton Elementary School Nov. 2007- March 2008
North Adams, MA
Substitute Teacher
• Instructed general course work and physical education classes.
• Responsible for individualized education program.
• Weekly interaction with Administration and Parents regarding case load.
Physical Education Teacher Feb. 2002 – Dec. 2002
Eagleton School
Great Barrington, MA
• Supervised students and implemented physical education into their daily lives.
• Maintained individual progress reports for the students in my class.
• Served as a guardian and Counselor in residential facility for children with emotional and behavioral disabilities.
Substitute Teacher June 2000 –Aug. 2000
Eugenio Maria Del Hostos Community
Bilingual C.S. Philadelphia, PA
• Lectured general subjects to a class of bilingual fourth graders.
• Instructed classes in physical education.
• Volunteered summer internship program.
Assistant Outing Club Director Sept. 2007 – Sept. 2009
Williams College
Williamstown, MA
• Assisted in coordinating the first year wilderness orientation program, WOOLF.
• Worked closely with the director in designing the WOC equipment room.
• Assisted in facilitating group team building and leadership activities.
• Served as a PE instructor and lead numerous hiking trips.
• Developed and assisted in creating a new inventory system for WOC equipment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United States Military Academy Sept. 2009 – April. 2011
West Point, NY
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Execution of all items pertaining to NCAA Division I Athletic Program, including national recruiting, program and staff development, competition schedule design, practice and match management, strategic planning, public relations/promotions, fundraising, summer camp direction, and student development/counseling. Communicate extensively with faculty, staff, alumni, students, recruits, Officer Representatives, Tactical Officers, and parents. Work closely with Admissions Department in all facets regarding recruitment of student-athletes. Management of marketing plans. Execution of purchasing and inventory control. Assisted in hiring process and supervision of staff and managers. Monitor facility and equipment maintenance and upkeep. Assist in development and execution of policies and procedures pertaining to NCAA and USMA regulations.
• Executed key recruiting functions, identification of recruits, communication via phone.
• Consistently recruited and developed nationally ranked prospects.
• Provided assistance in development of Admissions Committee CHIP sheets.
• Coordinator of all travel plans with Team Operations ( Meals, pre-match food, directions to hotel and event sight, all paperwork submitted, rosters, etc.).
• Coordinator of all equipment and apparel needs (work-up of budget estimates, submittal of specs, purchasing agent)
Williams College Sept. 2004- Sept. 2009
Williamstown, MA
Head Wrestling Coach
Managed all items pertaining to NCAA Division III Athletic Program, including national recruiting, program and staff development, competition schedule design, practice and match coordinator, strategic planning, public relations/promotions, fundraising, summer camp direction, and student development/counseling. Communicated extensively with faculty, staff, alumni, students, recruits, and parents. Work closely with Admissions Department in all facets regarding recruitment of student-athletes.
• 2007-08 recipient of the Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award.
• 2008-09 recipient of the NEWA Coach of the Year.
• 2008-09 Top Team honors #1 GPA 3.54 in Div. III.
• 2008-09 NEWA Conference Team Champions.
• Facilitated a team in 07-08 that earned the Nation’s top Team GPA Award with a 3.55 GPA.
• Coached 14 NCAA Academic All-Americans.
• Coached Ryan Malo, Div. I transfer to a Div. III National Finalist.
• Assisted Corey Paulish, sophomore to a 4th place finish at the Div. III Nationals.
• Coached Tom Priare, 3x All American and National Finalist.
• Assisted John Dolan, 2x All American.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
High 5 Learning Center March 2008- Dec. 2
Brattleboro, VT
Work Shops
• Teachable Moments Parts 1 & 2.
• 100 Props, No Props No Problem.
• Intro to low ropes course.
MA College of Liberal Arts Oct. 2007- Nov. 2007
North Adams, MA
Nonprofit Management Seminar Series
• Practical lessons on marketing.
• Seeking sponsorship seminar.
• Strategic planning & People management skills.
Franklin Covey Seminars
• Time Management, Organization, and Planning.
AREAS OF STRENGTH
Program Management • Strategic Planning • Recruiting • Team Building • Counseling •Admissions Communications • Facilities Management • Program Scheduling • Purchasing • Reporting ● Promotional Planning • Staff Training • Budget Preparation • Competition Scheduling ● Program Development • Per iodization • Staff Management • Cost Control
EDUCATION
M.S. Public Administration (2011) John Jay College of
Currently enrolled: Graduation 2013 Criminal Justice
3.0 GPA (1st two courses, Economics & Edu. Curriculum)
M.S. Education (1 course) Plymouth State University
Emphasis: Adventure& Leadership
B.A. Special Studies (2001) Edinboro University
Emphasis: Health/Physical Education of Pennsylvania
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