Derek Lower

Derek Lower

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director of Campus Recreation at Florida Polytechnic University

  • Education

    • University of Florida

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor's Degree Sport Management

      Activities and Societies: Intramural Sports, Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars

    • University of Central Florida

      2015 - 2017
      Master of Arts (M.A.) Higher Education/Student Personnel
  • Experience

    • University of Florida

      Nov 2011 - May 2015

      -Supervised the operation of three, multi-million dollar facilities on a daily basis-Trained and guide student staff for success in the work place and after graduation-Addressed and dissolved conflicts that arise throughout our recreational facilities-I was chosen from over 600 employees to attend a regional conference with professional staff members of the Department of Recreational Sports. -Enforced RecSports policies and procedures to promote participant safety and satisfaction-Oversaw equipment check-out/in and usage by participants-Monitored access to the facility to ensure only valid users and their guests are admitted-Modeled, Promoted and consistently enforced RecSports policies for both participants and RecSports Team Members-I was selected for employee of the month in May from a pool of 95 employees. -Delegated tasks effectively to ensure daily and special events are set up in a timely manner-Supervised and assist Student Managers to ensure events are run correctly and efficiently-Managed time effectively to complete Student Manager tasks as well as Head Manager tasks-I was given a National Championship ring for my contributions to the team's success in 2012 -Managed UF track and field practice including sprint, hurdle, vertical and horizontal jump drills-Enforced NCAA and UF Athletic Association policies and regulations -Oversaw usage, condition, and organization of track and field equipment -Coordinated directly with coaches to ensure track meets are run correctly and efficiently-I earned a Varsity Letter after I completed one year of exemplary work

      • Intern of Facility Operations

        Jan 2015 - May 2015
      • Operations Supervisor

        May 2014 - May 2015
      • Operations Associate

        Aug 2013 - May 2015
      • Head Student Manager, Track and Field

        Aug 2013 - Dec 2014
      • Student Manager, Track and Field

        Nov 2011 - Aug 2013
    • Florida Citrus Sports

      Dec 2012 - Dec 2012
      Volunteer, Russel Athletic Bowl

      •Anticipated needs of fans and provided exceptional customer service•Learned and enforced Russell Athletics bowl policies and procedures•Developed problem solving skills by quickly reacting to various scenarios

    • The University of Alabama at Birmingham

      May 2015 - Jul 2015
      Intern of Facility Operations

      -Organize set ups for special events and facility reservations in a 152,000 sq. ft. facility.-Manage a team of 20 customer service and facility operation staff members.-Create and implement new hiring and training procedures.-Review, edit, and implement department and employee manuals.-Collect data and represent it in monthly and quarterly reports to be reviewed and assessed by the Director of Recreational Sports.

    • University of Central Florida

      Aug 2015 - May 2017
      Graduate Assistant for Facilities
    • Florida Polytechnic University

      May 2017 - now

      Oversight of Campus Recreation facilities and programs including: 10,000 Sq. Ft recreation facility, soccer field, outdoor basketball and volleyball court, and a junior Olympic lap pool. Programs include intramurals, fitness, aquatics, sport clubs, mascot and spirit squad, social media/marketing and event management team. Oversee all aspects of recreation including fitness, aquatics, intramural sports, and facilities with the goal of providing students a safe place to cultivate healthy habits and live a better life.

      • Assistant Director of Campus Recreation

        Mar 2021 - now
      • Student Life Coordinator

        May 2017 - Jun 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • CPR/ First Aid/ AED Instructor

      Red Cross
      Sept 2023
    • Certified Student Affairs Educator

      Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • First Aid, CPR and AED

      American Heart Association | American Stroke Association
      Aug 2013
    • Certified Student Affairs Educator-Campus Recreation

      Higher Education Consortium for Student Affairs Certification
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Lifeguard

      American Red Cross
      Mar 2017
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Derek Lower
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Aug 2007 The Eagle Scout award is the highest rank that the Boy Scouts of America offer. To receive this award you must demonstrate your leadership ability by completing an extensive community service project and by the way you live your life in accordance to the Scout Law.