SHARISE WASHINGTON
**** ********** **., ******, ** 30097
678-***-**** (home) 318-***-**** (mobile)
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OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that will allow me to make a positive contribution to the organization by utilizing my extensive experience in coordinating, planning, and supporting daily operational and administrative functions.
EDUCATION
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia May 2010
M.S. Sports Administration
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana May 2006
B.A. Political Science
WORK EXPERIENCE
Georgia State University Athletics – Atlanta, GA 2008-present
Administrative/Operations Assistant (Football)
• Provide overall administrative support to the Football Program
• Provide dedicated reception by directing all incoming calls and welcomaing visitors
• Manage inventory of general supplies by using a working supply log created in Microsoft Word and purchase required materials as needed
• Monitor incoming and outgoing mail
• Maintain records and files
• Produce weekly newsletter that is electronically sent to all parents of current football players
• Update weekly compliance log to ensure players do not exceed set limits on activity hours
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Coaches, Director of Operations or Administrative Specialist
Administrative Coordinator; Assistant to the Director of Athletics
• Provided direct and strategic administrative support to the Director of Athletics
• Coordinated administrative and clerical support for several executive level positions of the Athletics Department
• Oversaw the general administrative functions of the department by managing the coverage of the front lobby
• Assisted with communication efforts with internal and external entities including producing correspondence, travel reservations, public relations, purchases, reports, presentations, event coordination, policies and procedures
• Maintained the appointment calendar of the Director of Athletics
• Served as the liaison within the University community as assigned by the Director of Athletics
Recruiting & Operations Assistant (Football)
• Provided administrative support to recruiting coordinator and coaching staff of a first year program
• Updated and maintained transcripts, recruiting information, and management of official visit weekends which included a tour of campus, the football facility, and meet and greets with potential support staff and professors from various academic concentrations
• Facilitated the evaluation process of high school prospects
• Organized pre & post game recruiting functions with players and/or parents
• Assisted with prospect and youth football camp preparation and registration
Louisiana State University Athletics – Baton Rouge, LA 2004-2008
Recruiting & Operations Intern/Assistant (Football)
• Provided assistance with recruiting database management and alumni players, recruiting board tracking, compliance documentation, and official and unofficial visits
• Assisted with the management of 20+ student workers
• Assigned daily tasks and ensured they were successfully completed by student workers (daily mail outs, recruiting faxes, game day unofficial visits)
• Trained student workers in all aspects of the recruiting database (Recruiting Radar), preparation for official and unofficial visits, and daily operations
• Hostess for potential student athletes and their families during official and unofficial visits
• Assisted with tours for recruits of the academic facilities, assisted at football games and other functions related to athletics
Sports Illustrated on Campus – Baton Rouge, LA 2005-2006
Intern
• Generated awareness and publicity surrounding Sports Illustrated and SIoncampus.com by conducting table sits and promoting sports illustrated and SIoncampus.com at various on campus events
• Served as brand ambassador for sports illustrated and SI's qualifying advertisers
• Created and executed marketing plans for SI's advertising campaigns and promoted the features and qualities of the SI franchise
• Served as a brand-image builder for Sports Illustrated and SIoncampus.com
• Helped organize focus groups, panel discussions and other field research
• Assisted in the execution of Sports Illustrated programs and events
ACCOMPLISHMENTS, HONORS, ACTIVITIES, AND RELATED EXPERIENCE
• Jonathan Babineaux and Chauncey Davis Free Football Camp Volunteer 2011
• AAG Foundation (United Athletes Foundation) Athlete of the Year Charity
Weekend Volunteer 2009
• SEC Championship College Gameday Volunteer 2008
• Atlanta Falcons Training Camp Youth Week Volunteer 2008
• Sports Illustrated on Campus Consultant – Baton Rouge, LA 2005-2006
• Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) Recipient 2002-2006
• Tiger Tutor/Reading Tutor, LSU – Baton Rouge, LA 2003-2005
• Tiger Pride (LSU Football Recruiting Office) – Baton Rouge, LA 2003-2005
• High School Valedictorian/Valedictorian Scholarship – Monroe, LA 2002
SKILLS
Excellent communicator, organized, reliable, resourceful, quick learner, innovative, interpersonal skills, people management skills