Tallmadge, Ohio, United States
Accomplished, proactive leader with an outstanding record of identifying key deficiencies and generating plans of action to positively impact them, including establishing major partnerships across the region. Proven ability to utilize an adaptable and agile approach to effectively pilot extensive program formation that addresses needs across the spectrum. Strong public relations capability to enhance the reach of the organization while also adeptly using multiple media formats and outlets to promote our mission. Energetic multi-tasker; overseeing the current success of major projects and multiple organizations while consistently developing strategic long-term goals to ensure sustainability. Trusted manager / partner with exceptional interpersonal and communication talents.
• Academy-Certified Performance Coach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner and Neuro-Linguistic Programming Master Practitioner. • Professional speaker and consultant that provides personal and leadership development services, keynotes and programs for schools, businesses, athletic teams and organizations. • Private coach and consultant for individual clients including C-Suite executives, professional athletes, educators and others. • Develop and present customized retreats and workshops to thousands of students, in both public and private settings, that align directly with each administrations' strategic initiatives.
• 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to planning, facilitating and providing unmatched programming for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and other chronic conditions across the region. • Forged long-term partnerships with Northeast Ohio's most prevalent professional sports franchises, arts organizations and other major facilities to enhance and expand access to specialized programming that was previously unavailable. • Established annual event calendar specifically designed for area's largest special needs organizations. • Directly managed public relations via press releases and interviews with digital, print and broadcast media.
• Expanded organization from five to fifteen teams over nine-year span, while more than tripling player membership and organizational budget. • Managed travel planning, contract negotiation, booking, budgeting, and itinerary development for all teams, team families and coaching staffs. • Negotiated and signed multi-year contract with Rawlings Baseball, making Diamond Boys Baseball the sole Ohio organization receiving their direct backing. • Led college recruiting process for high school athletes, including classroom performance, recruiting videos and relationship development with lead college coaches and recruiters. • Organization has developed more than 250 college scholarship athletes and six Major League Baseball draft picks.
• Managed court's entire civil docket of nearly 300 cases across Summit County while steering litigation calendar from filing through completion or trial. • Direct court contact for all attorneys and firms for the duration of each case. • Maintained and utilized relationships with other court entities, including Clerk of Courts, Civil Support, Magistrates and Judicial Attorney to ensure every case received thorough and timely attention.
• Won major customer accounts in software development and managed from design through production. • Oversaw production of more than $250,000 in specialized software projects. • Led presentation and design sessions with corporate leaders prior to development process. • Fostered relationships with customers / business leaders and IT developers to ensure direction of all projects were kept on schedule and as-designed. • Lead software examiner through testing phase in conjunction with principal overseas programming team.