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EDUCATION

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Master of Arts

Concordia University, Chicago, River Forest, IL (July 2019)

Field of Study: Sports Leadership/Management

Master Project: Professional Portfolio

 

Bachelor of Arts

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota (2016)

Field of Study: Interdisciplinary Studies – Areas of focus; Human Performance, Recreation management, Sociology

Two-year member of NCAA Division II Track and Field Team on scholarship

 

Associates of Arts

Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA (2013)

Field of Study: General Education

Two-year member of the NJCAA Division I Track and Field Team on scholarship

 

CURRENT PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

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Running Specialist

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Run N Fun, Burnsville, MN (September 2019- Current)

Responsibilities: Evaluate customer’s gait to determine their pronation in order to determine the correct shoe for them. Responsible for organizing and planning weekly team runs. Responsible for ordering and stocking merchandise such as shoes, Gu, and other running gear. Set up and execute stands at running events such as the Twin Cities Marathon. Responsible for pacing event runs if needed. 

 

Part-Time Burnsville Youth Collaborative (BYC) Program Supervisor

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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage ISD #191, Savage, MN (November 2018 – Present)

Responsibilities: Assists in providing classroom support for licensed ISD ONE91 teachers. Assists in offering enrichment programming for students. Assist in logistical support on site (snack, attendance, busing, etc.). Assists in implementing Social and Emotional programming (PBIS). Assists in providing a safe and secure learning environment for children. Assists with providing a culturally inclusive and welcoming environment. Other duties as assigned by BYC Coordinator

 

 

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS

 

Special Educational Assistant

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Burnsville Alternative High School, Special Education Department, Eagan, MN (October 2018 – September 2019)

Responsibilities: Oversea the progress of the special education students daily school work; including check in's, doing examples together, grade checks, and missing work. Mentor the students to have good work and study habits, as well as good life habits. Motivate and encourage them to participate in classroom discussions. Help them with FAFSA or other college related tasks or questions.

 

Operations Manager

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LA Fitness, Minneapolis, MN (March 2017 – March 2018)

Responsibilities: Ensure that members receive exceptional service from a happy, friendly staff in a clean and well-maintained facility. Responsible for hiring, training, and supervising all fitness, babysitting and janitorial staff, resolve all membership issues, update past due accounts, manage payroll and supplies budget, and uphold company standards.

 

Fitness Associate

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Orangetheory Fitness, Burnsville, MN (February 2018 – October 2018)

Responsibilities: Establish and maintain an effective referral program. Maintain accurate records using established OTF sales systems. Conduct telephone inquiries/follow up calls/customer care calls. Lead OTF studio previews with prospects and/or fitness program holders.

 

PROFESSIONAL COACHING POSITIONS

 

Assistant Track and Field Coach/Mental Trainer

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Burnsville Senior High School, Athletics Department, Burnsville, MN (March 2017 – Present)

Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and conduct practices for all short and long sprinters, as well as long and triple jumpers. Counsel student athletes on academic, athletic, and personal issues. Be a mentor to the students in an ethical and moral sound fashion. Set line ups for meets as well as develop race plans for the student athletes. Consulted athletes on mental strategies and race tactics.

 

Assistant Football Coach/Mental Trainer

Burnsville Senior High School, Athletics Department, Burnsville, MN (July 2018 – Present)

Responsibilities: Plan, organize, and conduct practices. Analyze film or both my own players and the players of our opponents. Organize plays and drills that will better the performance and preparation of the athletes prior to game day. Taught student athlete’s mental preparation tactics.

 

Swim Lesson Instructor

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Athletics Department, Mankato, MN (May 2014- May 2016)
Responsibilities: Help teach young children between the ages of 4-12 years old how to swim. Evaluate the child’s skill as to ascertain if they can advance to the next level of swimming lessons.

 

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RELATED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

 

Softball Coach

BAC Traveling Softball Team
Burnsville Athletic Club, Burnsville, MN (May 2013-July 2017)
Helped conduct practices for female youth softball players.

 

HONORS / AWARDS

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• Four-year member of a Division II NCAA track and field team on scholarship.

• 5x National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) All-American in track and field (2012-2014)

• Indoor National Champion in track and field (2012).

• Team Captain at Iowa Central (2012-2013).

• National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All-American in track and field (2014)

 

MEMBERSHIPS / AFFILIATIONS

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North American Society for Sport Management (NASSM)
U.S.A Track & Field Member (USATF)
U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Member (USTFCCCA)
Minnesota State High School League Coaching Member (MSHL)

 

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

 

• USATF Level 1 Certification (2018)

• USTFCCCA Technical Certification (2019

• CPR/AED Certified (2018)

 

CLINICS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED

 

• Attended the U.S. Track and Field Level 1 Coaching Clinic (USATF), Chicago, IL (June 2018).

• Attended the Minnesota State Track & Field Coaches Association Clinic (MSTCA), Bloomington, MN (January 2019)

• Attended the U.S Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Technical Coaching Clinic (USTFCCCA), Mankato, MN (March, 2019)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

 

• Can modestly read and speak Spanish.

 

References

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Jeff Webber

Special Education Teacher/Head Boys Cross Country Coach/Assistant Track and Field Coach

Burnsville Senior High School

jwebber@isd191.org

(612) 251-8788

600 State Hwy 13

Burnsville, MN 55337

 

Pete Feig

Math Teacher/Head Boys Track and Field Coach

Burnsville Senior High School

pfeig@isd191.org

(651) 246-6862

600 State Hwy 13

Burnsville, MN 55337

 

Jon Sheldon

Physical Education Teacher

Burnsville Senior High School

jshelden@isd191.org
(952) 707-3861

600 State Hwy 13

Burnsville, MN 55337

 

Chris Parno

Associate Head Men’s & Women’s Track and Field Coach/Recruiting Coordinator-Sprints & Hurdles

Minnesota State University, Mankato

Christopher.parno@mnsu.edu

(507) 389-5906

Minnesota State University, Mankato, 730 Maywood Ave

Mankato, MN 56001

 

Les Paul

Vice President of Sales

Fast/Wasp Conveyors

Lesterwpaul@gmail.com

(414) 379-0168

P.O Box 249 20631 State Highway 55

Glenwood, MN 56334