Experience

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  Apex park and recreation district

  May 2004 - Jul 2012

  Senior lifeguard and instructor
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  Colorado state university

  Aug 2009 - May 2012

  • Intramural Sports Manager

    Aug 2011 - May 2012

  • Resident Assistant

    Aug 2009 - May 2012
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  Oregon state university

  Jun 2014 - Jun 2015

  Spatial Distribution of Foliage within Individual Tree Crowns of Central Oregon Lodgepole Pine- Master’s Thesis.Creation of an innovative and unique sample design, utilizing non-conventional methods in order to avoid tree mortality. Implementation of a non-destructive sampling method to reach desired outcomes while adapting to federal permitting restrictions. Supervision a three member field crew, including transportation to and from job site, work productivity, work quality and employee evaluations. Show less Preformed a silvicultural (practice of controlling the establishment, growth, health, and quality of forests to meet diverse needs and values) re-measurement on a five-year old, post-harvest experiment in Central Oregon ponderosa pine. Conducted a survey on woodpecker cavity prevalence and cavity usage on a five-year old, post-establishment study. Supervised and managed the field work crew for the duration of the project, including skill instruction, continuing education, and evaluation of performance. Completed employee payroll, tracked facility user-days and noted daily travel mileage ensuring the budget was maximized with zero overruns. Show less

  • Field Researcher- Project Lead

    Sept 2013 - Jun 2015

  • Competitive Sports Graduate Assistant

    Aug 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Forest Technician- Crew Leader

    Jun 2014 - Sept 2014
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  University of wyoming

  Sept 2016 - Nov 2021

  • Responsible for overseeing and administering all aspects of the Club Sports, Intramural Sport and Outdoor Program. • Directly supervise four full-time staff members and indrirectly supervise over 100 student employees. • Recruits, trains, and supervises Recreational Sports staff including, but not limited to: office staff, club sport coaches, club leaders, graduate assistants, officials, supervisors and an athletic trainer.• Maintains and updates safety protocols and procedures for Recreation Sport and Outdoor programs, especially focusing on the administrative handbooks and travel procedures. • Assist with conduct and discipline issues for the Campus Recreation Department and the Dean of Students Office.• Assist with technology issues for the Campus Recreation department including telecommunications, computer hardware and software, and website maintenance and design.• Acts as the Director in the Director’s absence, as assigned. Show less • Administration and implementation of a comprehensive Intramural Sports program, consisting of 50+ leagues and events• Hire, Train, Supervise and Evaluate two Recreational Sports Graduate Assistants and a Recreational Sports Supervisor staff of 15 students, and a student officials staff of 150+• Management of Intramural Sports payroll and budget, consisting of ~$100,000 annually• Oversee program marketing, and team/individual recruitment• Facilitation of the procurement and inventory of Intramural Sports equipment• Assessment of current Intramural Sports practices and implementation of new policies and procedures Show less

  • Assistant Director of Programs

    Nov 2017 - Nov 2021

  • Club Sport Coordinator

    Aug 2015 - Nov 2017

  • Intramural Sports Coordinator- Interim

    Sept 2016 - Aug 2017
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  University of minnesota duluth

  Aug 2021 - now

  Provides strategic direction and leadership for a department with three functional areas: Campus Recreation (Aquatics, Fitness, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Youth Programs), Outdoor Program (Climbing, Kayak/Canoe/Standup Paddleboard, Outdoor Trips), and Business and Operations (accounting, database management, facilities management, human resources, membership management, and risk management).Responsible for facility development and oversight of several facilities, to include small gymnasiums, climbing walls, pool, locker rooms, ice rink, exercise/workout room, and dance studios.Works in collaboration with Intercollegiate Athletics, the academic Department of Applied Health Science, and Facilities Management to oversee several shared facilities, including Griggs Field at Malosky Stadium, Romano Gymnasium in the Sports and Health Center, and the Ward Wells Field House. Oversees a professional staff of 14 and a student staff of over 200. Show less

  • Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Life

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Recreational Sports Outdoor Program Director

    Aug 2021 - now