Kirk Lang

Experience

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  UPMC

  Dec 2006 - Jul 2010

  Laboratory Assistant

  Managed specimen collection, patient registration, and micro processingDemonstrated competency in divisional laboratory procedures and testingAdministered the orientation and training of new laboratory employeesCommunicated daily with physicians, researchers, and nursing staff

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  Duquesne University

  Aug 2008 - May 2010

  Men's Coach

  Coordinated and conducted recruitment fairs and on-campus tours Complied with NCAA guidelines and oversaw athlete retention/eligibilityDeveloped and managed an operating budget and practice schedule

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  WESTERN RESERVE ROWING ASSOCIATION

  Mar 2011 - Jan 2022

  Masters Head Coach

  Lead, organize, and manage multiple facets of Masters coaching programDevelop and implement a 30 week training curriculumManage operations, regatta management, and development of Masters ProgramWork with Board of Directors to develop standardization of coachingmethods for 800+ adult membership at varying athletic and skill levels2017 Team Highlights: - 4 USRowing National Championships medals (Ranked 5th of 125 club teams)2018 Team Highlights: - Head of the Hooch Masters Points Trophy (Ranked 1st of 83)- USRowing Masters Coach of the Year Runner-up2019 Team Highlights: - 10 USRowing Masters National Championship medals (Ranked 2nd of 149)- 137th Royal Canadian Henley Masters Regatta Efficiency Points Trophy (Ranked 1st)- Head of the Hooch Masters Point Trophy (Ranked 1st)2021 Team Highlights:- Head of the Charles Masters 4+ 50+ Medal (First HOCR medal in organization's history)- Head of the Hooch Masters Point Trophy (Ranked 1st) Show less

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  Case Western Reserve University

  Jul 2011 - Sept 2013

  Program Coordinator

  Assisted on NIH longitudinal study of dental caries/enamel defects of infantsEvaluated adequacy of existing retention strategies for study participants and developed improved methods to maintain existing study cohort(s)Oversaw lab operations, participant scheduling, and subject data collection Performed data management and quality control to ensure data accuracyDeveloped materials for professional and public presentation of resultsCoordinated the T32 training grant (DMD-MCRT) program for the SODM Show less

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  CLEVELAND ROWING FOUNDATION

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2022

  Executive Director

  · Oversee daily operation of the facility and all organizational programming. · Present the foundation’s mission in a positive image locally and nationally. · Drive new program development through business recruitment efforts.· Oversee the foundation’s $500,000 budget, 1500+ membership, and the logistics of our Corporate Rowing program that has included; United Way of Greater Cleveland, Ernst & Young, Cleveland Clinic, Catholic Charities, Borchers, Healogics, Leadership Cleveland, University Hospital and Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics. · Manage capital improvement projects to expand the current facilities, including land acquisition and development of new property.· Cultivate and secure corporate sponsorships and individual donors to meet fundraising and annual capital campaign goals.· Engage top employers, Fortune 1000 companies, and philanthropic institutions in strategic partnerships with the Cleveland Rowing Foundation· Maintain donor database, portfolio of donors, donor recognition and special events, as well as develop all fundraising and marketing materials.· Coordinator for all American Legion and veteran outreach regatta travel.· Responsible for recruiting, managing, and directing all volunteer activity. · Develop positive relationships with political, civic, and business leaders. · Serve as Program and Operations liaison for the Cleveland Metropolitan School District Rows (CMSD Rows) inner city youth rowing program. · Work closely with the Board of Directors to create and implement a fundraising plan to develop and grow into a world class rowing organization and economic catalyst for the city of Cleveland.· Coordinate special events including Head of the Cuyahoga and others events for CRF such as:-2014 Cleveland Foundation Summer Internship Supervisor -2014 Gay Games 9 Rowing Tournament Director-2013-2021 Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta Director -2018 Rails-to-Trails Opening Day CLE Site Coordinator-2015-2021 Bow Ball Committee Director Show less

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  WEST SIDE ROWING CLUB INCORPORATED OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO

  Jan 2022 - now

  President/CEO

  • Oversee the development, execution, and evaluation of all programs and special projects, ensuring they align with the club's mission.• Foster new partnerships to secure additional resources, grant funding, and opportunities for the club’s growth and long-term sustainability• Secured a secondary satellite boathouse for continued growth and expansion of membership. • Created and implemented an annual comprehensive fundraising strategy. • Work closely with a 33-member Board of Directors to support governance activities, including the implementation of new bylaws, strategic planning and board recruitment.• Expanded access to the Frank Lloyd Wright Boathouse for community, corporate and special events. • Increased adult membership 400% through expanded and revived program offerings.• Partnered with USRowing to create a Freedom Rows program to introduce veterans to rowing. • Collaborate with various outside parties to build out the rowing facility and grow the membership. • Established good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, donors, public officials, and other organizations to help achieve goals. • Oversaw 2 AmeriCorps Up2Us Summer VISTA's for 2023.• Oversee 2 Full Time AmeriCorps Up2Us VISTA for 2024-2025.• Serve as Regatta Director for the club's 5 annual regattas. • Lead the development efforts of the organization's partnerships and regatta sponsors. • Supervise 4 full time employees and 35 independent contractors• Served on the 2024 Pan American Masters Games as a Rowing Committe Member Show less