Sales Representative Manager

Peter B. Orschiedt ** Brookline Drive

West Hartford, CT 06107 Phone: 860-***-****

E-mail: ****@*******.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, November, 2004 – July, 2008

Associate Director of Alumni Affairs and Development, Athletics and Physical Education

• Responsible for department annual fund raising and donor recognition programs. Realized $1M towards $3M department of Athletics and Physical Education annual funding goal by executing personal solicitations, reunion campaigns, donor gift strategies and student phonathons. Planned, directed and implemented extensive phonathon program working with head coaches and student leaders of 36 varsity and club teams to realize fiscal goals. Led sport-specific alumni association members in fundraising activities on- and off-campus, including reunions, association meetings, special events, celebrations, personal visits. Designed and executed donor recognition initiatives. Developed and coordinated team specific direct mail campaigns as a component of the department’s overall communication plan, using complex contributor relations database. With athletics finance manager, monitored team funding goals and adjusted strategies to meet goals. Ongoing professional development in fundraising, donor relations and gift planning.

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, December 2003 – November 2004

Coordinator, On Campus Programs and Visitor Relations, Undergraduate Admissions Office

• Led Undergraduate Admissions Office campus visitation programs. As advisor to two student organizations, planned and coordinated the activities of 75 Cornell student volunteers responsible for prospective student outreach. Recruited extensive network of campus leaders to staff a year round, high-volume campus visitation program. Led April hosting program for 2,500 accepted students and their families (Cornell Days). Developed and chaired campus-wide Cornell Days Planning Committee, engaging stakeholders from campus life, transportation, underrepresented minority student programs, athletics, seven undergraduate colleges and Cornell press relations. Initiated print publications and web communications for campus visitation programs. Developed information guidelines and facilitated training for students and staff to maintain consistent, high quality group presentations. Supervised visitor and administrative staff in two locations. Staffed university-wide events.

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, September 1987 – December 2003

Associate Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions Office

• Coordinated Upstate NY and Midwest regions (1995 – 2003): developed and executed University’s comprehensive regional recruitment program. In partnership with Cornell Regional Offices, recruited, organized and directed 100 alumni volunteer committees. Led university information sessions for prospective students. Planned, coordinated and implemented on- and off-campus student recruitment activities, including annual University spring open house. Advised prospective students, parents and guidance counselors. Application evaluation and admission selection committee member. Coordinated University transfer student admissions. ROTC liaison; Mabel Merritt Scholarship Committee chair; University Admissions Representative to the Access to College Education (ACE) program, a pre-college preparation program for first generation college-bound students. National Association of College Admissions Counselors, New York State Association of College Admissions Counselors, New York State Transfer and Articulation Association.

• Athletic Liaison (1987 – 1995): managed university-wide athletic admissions system; trained and consulted with coaches and selection committee members on athletic candidates; generated quarterly statistical profile reports for Ivy League athletics. Associate Director of Admissions and Financial Aid; reviewed application documents and awarded need-based financial aid packages to first-year and continuing students. Mid-Atlantic and Southwest regional coordinator. Developed budget, managed and supervised staff. Cornell Commitment selection committee member. Coordinated In-Service Training program for admissions staff.

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Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, September 1981 - September 1987

Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming

• Directed 65 athletes and two assistant coaches. Led training sessions, planned meet strategy, advised student athletes. Established a successful national recruitment plan, through personal outreach, direct mail, campus visits, high school, club meet attendance, and a successful relationship with athletic admissions liaison. Brought women’s program to equal representation with men’s program, taking team from state level program to Ivy League competitor. Developed women’s program through targeted recruitment, engagement of alumni and parents, and garnered university level support. Realized first Ivy victory, Women’s Team; Ivy League Co-Championship, Men’s Team; first Ivy finalist, Women’s Team; seven Eastern Seaboard Champions, Men’s Team; NCAA All-American, Men’s Team. Established an effective alumni program, raising annual funds to supplement program budget. Responsible for budget oversight, purchasing equipment, scheduling and organizing team travel. Maintained personal network of state, regional and national level coaches. Taught physical education classes. Directed annual Cornell Summer Swim Camp.

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA, June 1978 - August 1980

Head Coach, Men’s and Women’s Swimming, Aquatics Director

Head Coach, Green Wave Swim Club

• Coached 25 team members; established Tulane’s first ever women’s swim team. Managed travel and equipment budgets, organized training and meet schedules, initiated nationwide recruiting. Founded the Tulane Swim Association and Tulane Swim School. Taught physical education classes. Ran university recreation facility, created master schedule, supervised personnel and purchased equipment. Four Conference Champions, two NCAA Qualifiers. Directed age-group swimming program with 75 athletes and parents. Managed program finances. Supervised staff members, oversaw volunteer committees, scheduled training sessions and competitions, obtained facilities. Men’s and Women’s Senior State Champions, one National Junior Olympic Finalist.

Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY, September 1977 - June 1978

Interim Head Coach, Men’s Swimming

• Directed training and planned meet strategy for 26 athletes. Initiated regional recruitment program. Upgraded budget by founding the Orange Submarine Club and Syracuse Swim School. One Conference Champion, one NCAA Qualifier.

Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, September 1975 - September 1977

Assistant Coach, Men’s Swimming

• Led all training and coordinated meet strategy for varsity and junior varsity teams. Worked closely with admissions office to recruit scholar athletes. Planned all activities and communications for The Friends of Harvard Swimming. Consultant in project planning for a new university natatorium. Taught physical education classes. Three Eastern Seaboard Champions, nine NCAA Qualifiers, one NCAA All-American.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Business Development Manager, PC Planning and Benefits, Inc., Simsbury, CT 2009 - present

Swimming Co-Coach, Simsbury High School, Simsbury, CT 2009 - 2010

Youth Development Specialist, Urban League of Greater Hartford 2009

Development Coordinator, Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford 2008 - 2009

Co-Leader, Cornell Alumni Federation Travel Program, Island of Sicily 2004

Sales Representative, Savin Corporation, Baltimore, MD 1981

Sales Representative, Continental School Products, Inc., Reston, VA 1980 - 81

Assistant Coach, New England Barracudas, Cambridge, MA 1976 - 77

Head Coach, Leesburg Swim Association, Leesburg, FL 1975 - 76

Student Assistant Coach, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1973 - 75

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EDUCATION/HONORS

Bachelor of Science, Physical Education, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 1974

Supervisor Development Certificate Program, Cornell University 2003

Ivy League Men’s Swimming Coach of the Year 1986

Captain, University of Florida Swimming Team 1971 - 73

Southeastern Conference Champion 1970, 1972

NCAA All-American, Outstanding College Athletes of America 1970, 1971, 1972

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