DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE
August 2011 to CurrentFlorida High School Athletic Association － Gainesville, FloridaGainesville, Florida Responsible for the education, training and enforcement of the state association's bylaws and policies. Assess and train member schools throughout the state to ensure schools have an in-depth understanding and knowledge base in regard to the administration of interscholastic athletics. This includes an on-going assessment of the current state of eligibility and compliance standards and developing programs, seminars and procedures to cultivate the relationship with Florida's member schools. Address and mediate concerns from member schools, citizens, parents and legislators. ❖ Daily utilize public relation skills to communicate with member schools, community members, parents and stakeholders. ❖ Assess, determine and communicate student-athlete eligibility to member schools. ❖ Coordinate the Compliance Seminars for the State of Florida. Averages of 500-600 attendees annually. ❖ Coordinate orientations and workshops to educate member schools' principals, athletic directors, coaches, and/or parents. ❖ Communicate and explain eligibility and compliance issues effectively with Florida Legislators, lobbyists and staff. ❖ Attend Board of Directors meetings and discuss pertinent issues, concerns and changes involving eligibility and compliance. ❖ Interpret and implement federal and state statutes to ensure compliance for member schools. ❖ Use effective problem-solving and public relations skills to address concerns and issues presented by member schools, parents and the community. ❖ Developed a New Administrators program to educate administrators, due to an increased turnover rate in athletic administrators. ❖ Restructured the eligibility and compliance website to increase the usability for community members, parents, administrators, coaches and schools representatives. ❖ Worked with the department to establish, monitor and maintain a positive budget. ❖ Attend necessary conferences and meetings impacting Florida school districts and compliance with FHSAA Bylaws and Policies. ❖ Interpret FHSAA bylaws and policies relative to non-standard student eligibility, i.e., international students, home educated students, alternative schools and non-member schools. ❖ Facilitate eligibility and compliance appeals hearings throughout the state. ❖ Facilitate FHSAA investigations resulting from allegations from non-member schools representatives and member school representatives. ❖ Coordinate and conduct investigations, audits and reviews of member schools based on allegations and incompliant procedures. ❖ Coordinate and direct mediation sessions between member schools. ❖ Educate superintendents, principals, athletic directors and parents in regard to student eligibility and FHSAA policies. ❖ Analyze, through surveys, member school and community input, the impact of the association's bylaws and policies annually. ❖ Work with organizations throughout the state and country to continuously assess the state of interscholastic athletics and determine the policies and procedures to implement as a result.
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
July 2013 to July 2014Florida High School Athletic Association － Gainesville, FloridaGainesville, Florida Coordinated assigned athletic program (flag football) and oversight for the state championship event. Utilized leadership ability and skills in personnel management, supervision and conflict resolution. Organized athletic program and managed budget for the sport of flag football. ❖ Effectively communicated, both orally and in writing, with member schools, coaches, officials and community members. ❖ Working knowledge of secondary school athletic program management and knowledge of group dynamics. ❖ Used effective problem solving and public relations skills to address concerns and issues presented by stakeholders. ❖ Managed the budget to ensure accounts were balanced and proposals for budgeting were supported by reasoning anddata. ❖ Proficiently applied computer hardware and software skills to coordinate various tasks and requirements in preparation for the state finals. ❖ Interpret national and state rules. ❖ Attend Board of Director meetings and provide information, as requested.
HISTORY TEACHER
August 2005 to July 2011Eastside High School － Gainesville, FloridaTaught History to 10-12th grade students with varying abilities. Developed techniques to implement differentiated instruction to non-AP major program courses, as well as AP courses. ❖ Daily used differentiated instruction to engage students and teach them about history. ❖ Used strict classroom management skills to create and facilitate a learning classroom environment ❖ Developed comprehensive lessons that are aligned with Sunshine State Standards and the schools mission. ❖ Used the Gradual Release Model to assist students with understanding tasks given. ❖ Presented high quality questioning and discussion techniques to provide opportunities for students to pose higher level thinking skills. ❖ Encouraged and pushed students to work to their fullest potential by ensuring lessons and daily activities included relevant topics and allowed students to display their creativity. ❖ Developed lessons that spurred student interaction and outside of the box thinking. ❖ Established relationships with parents and community members to ensure student success. ❖ Frequently communicated with parents to keep them abreast of their student's progress and address any concerns. ❖ Developed the first Advanced Placement European History for non-IB students. Assessed student skill level and implemented lessons and procedures to ensure each student had the upmost chance for success.
ASSISTANT ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
August 2006 to July 2011Eastside High School － Gainesville, FloridaManaged, supervised and implemented Florida Statutes for eligibility and compliance of high school athletes to ensure all athletes perform at high standards and remain academically eligible. ❖ Responsible for ensuring eligibility and compliance of FHSAA bylaws and policies for 20 athletic programs. ❖ Continually updated and maintained lists of student athletes in jeopardy of ineligibility. Worked closely with the guidance department to contact parents and refer students to credit retrieval. ❖ Supervised and maintained successful athletic programs by developing rules and procedures for coaching staff and student athletes. ❖ Educated coaches, staff, parents and student athletes about the requirements for students to participate in high school athletics by hosting seasonal meetings and implementing procedures to ensure awareness. ❖ Worked closely with the guidance department and administration to make certain student athletes met required NCAA qualifications for scholarships. ❖ Seasonally planned events to celebrate student athlete accomplishments, such as athletic scholarships, with the school and community. These celebrations promoted academic success and achievement within the realm of athletics. ❖ Monitored athletic budgets to ensure teams utilized allocated funds effectively to ensure a balanced budget. ❖ Maintained and updated eligibility, required forms and contracts on C2C schools. Trained coaches and staff on using on-line database (C2C).
