Thomas Matthew, RAA

Assistant Athletic Director | MS in Sport Administration

Akron, Ohio, United States

About

As a former student athlete with leadership experience and a strong background in sports administration and marketing, supported by a bachelor's degree and a master's from the University of Cincinnati, I am passionate about fostering community growth through sports. I am a motivated individual who aims to empower youth by promoting teamwork, community interaction, and communication through athletics.

Experience

  • Assistant Athletic Director at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 1 mo

    • Assist the Athletic Director with daily operations, supporting strategic planning, communication, and execution of department mission • Coordinate and maintain practice and facility schedules for all athletic programs, ensuring efficient and equal use of campus resources • Manage and oversee the athletic department’s website and social media platforms, engaging a combined audience of 20,000+ followers while promoting teams, events, and student-athlete achievements • Contributed to the development and launch of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), promoting student leadership and athlete voice within the department • Supervise athletic events, including game-day operations, staff coordination, and on-site management to ensure a smooth and fun experience for all parties involved

  • Graduate Assistant at University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics
    Aug 2024 - May 2025 · 10 mos

    • Kept track of six student athletes’ academic commitments while also teaching them valuable organization and learning skills through their academic success • Assisted with the planning of student athlete development events. Creating LinkedIn posts to increase awareness and interaction • Assisted with alumni outreach and expanding the student-athlete alumni informational database

  • Student Intern at McNicholas High School
    Aug 2023 - Oct 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Assisted with the planning and execution of high school sporting events, demonstrating strong organizational and management skills. • Played a key role in facilitating communication between parents, athletes, and officials to enhance transparency, while also fostering positive relationships within the community.

  • Assistant Swim Coach at City of Wooster, Ohio
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos

    • Worked with children ages eight to eighteen helping them achieve their goals through the sport of swimming • Assisted with the set up and teardown of meets and events held by the team during the season • Assisted with the programming for different age groups to cater towards each age group and every level of talent

  • University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics (Cincinnati, OH)
    • Team Captain
      Aug 2022 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

      • Managed a team of 25 young men for a competitive season of five months making sure they were accounted for at every practice and competition • Engaged with coaches and volunteering non-profits such as Matthew Ministries to set up volunteering opportunities for both men and women’s teams

    • Facilities Assistant
      May 2023 - Aug 2023 · 4 mos

      • Orchestrated seamless execution of university events, and events held on university properties by ensuring a flawless experience for the guests and spectators. • Implemented streamlined operational processes that allowed the event setup and teardown to run smoothly, optimizing resource utilization.