GLVC Staff - Great Lakes Valley Conference - Indianapolis, IN
(2025-06)
- Compliance Support: Collaborated with GLVC staff to ensure NCAA Division II compliance by receiving and documenting eligibility reports, compiling financial aid summaries with data-driven insights, and maintaining accurate records for audits, enhancing efficiency and safeguarding competition integrity.
- Content and Marketing Strategy: Developed championship content plans, including social media timelines, video highlights, and live updates; created tailored marketing plans for GLVC schools to promote teams and sports, ensuring consistent branding and amplifying community engagement.
- Material Logistics: Managed logistics for event sites by packing and transporting materials such as school banners and site tools, ensuring operational smoothness for GLVC events and championships with minimal disruptions.
- Specialised Reporting: Worked with Commissioner Jim Naumovich to collect and analyse soccer championship disciplinary data (yellow/red cards), produced data visualisations to identify trends, and recommended fair play initiatives, supporting GLVC's commitment to fair competition.
- Office Staff Support: Assisted GLVC office operations by handling document preparation, scheduling, and other administrative tasks, streamlining workflows to support strategic priorities and enhance support for member schools.
- Enhanced compliance processes by streamlining eligibility report documentation, improving audit readiness and safeguarding competitive integrity.
- Analyzed championship disciplinary data to identify trends, leading to actionable recommendations that reinforced fair play initiatives across the conference.
NCAA Women's Basketball - National Collegiate Athletic Association - Indianapolis, IN
(2024-12 - 2025-04)
- Intercollegiate Athletics Administration: Supported NCAA operations by focusing on championship governance and event management, gaining insights into the administration of a national sports organization.
- Women's Final Four Event Execution: Contributed to the organization and execution of the NCAA Women's Final Four in Tampa, managing event logistics, enhancing fan experiences, and supporting on-site operations in a high-pressure environment.
- Collaboration and Communication: Worked closely with NCAA staff, local organizing committees, and member institutions, building professional relationships and strengthening communication skills to ensure seamless event coordination.
- Event Logistics and Operational Support: Provided operational support during March Madness and the Women's Final Four, assisting with on-site coordination, problem-solving, and logistical planning, including staff travel arrangements, to ensure successful event execution.
- Policy and Governance Support: Assisted in reviewing and updating NCAA selection policies, developing a deeper understanding of championship governance and demonstrating attention to detail.
- Travel Coordination and Expertise: Supported NCAA staff during March Madness and traveled with staff to the Women's Final Four, ensuring smooth travel logistics and operational success; leveraged extensive travel experience from multiple work trips with organizations including NCAA, GLVC, NBA, and Special Olympics.
- Skill Development: Cultivated expertise in event management, logistics, professional communication, and time management, contributing to the successful delivery of NCAA projects and events.
Special Olympics Tournament Director - Special Olympics Indiana - Indianapolis, IN
(2023-01 - 2025-03)
- Tournament Director Committee Member, Special Olympics Indiana (Volunteer, 2021–2025): Collaborated with a team to create a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for athletes with intellectual disabilities, aligning with Special Olympics' mission and regulatory standards.
- Event Coordination and Communication: Managed team communications and athlete registrations, ensuring seamless coordination of schedules, athletic trainers, officials, and competition logistics for Special Olympics events.
- Event Planning and Execution: Assisted in planning and executing events by developing detailed timelines and assigning responsibilities, enhancing operational efficiency and event success.
- Liaison for Athletic Trainers: Served as the primary point of contact for athletic trainers, facilitating effective communication and support to meet game-day needs for athletes and staff.
- Court Supervision and Safety: Supervised activities on designated courts, ensuring athlete safety and enjoyment while reinforcing rules with officials and overseeing volunteer support.
- Equipment Inventory Management: Contributed to developing and maintaining an equipment inventory, coordinating with team members to secure necessary supplies for successful event execution.
- Team Collaboration: Fostered strong communication within the team, driving improved collaboration and contributing to successful event outcomes over four years of volunteering at the University of Indianapolis.
Sports Corps - Indiana Sports Corp - Indianapolis, IN
(2024-06 - 2025-03)
- Event Planning and Execution: Assisted in the planning and execution of the ISC Corporate Challenge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, managing logistics for a large-scale sporting event involving over 150 corporate companies, enhancing event management and coordination skills.
- Station Setup and Problem-Solving: Collaborated with team members to set up event stations, including the soccer shootout, addressing equipment challenges with adaptability and effective problem-solving to ensure smooth operations.
- Volunteer Coordination and Support: Ensured volunteer engagement and well-being by coordinating meal distribution and providing support across multiple event stations, contributing to a positive volunteer experience.
- Effective Communication: Utilized radio communication to coordinate with event staff and volunteers, enabling rapid responses to emergencies and operational needs, including on-site medical assistance coordination.
- Sponsor Relationship Management: Supported corporate sponsors by assisting with team tent setup, enhancing sponsor relationships and elevating the overall event experience.
- Professional Networking: Built valuable connections with industry professionals, gaining insights into sports management careers and expanding knowledge of global opportunities within the field.
YMCA Assistant to Director - YMCA - Indianapolis, IN
(2022-01 - 2023-01)
- Designed and led dynamic summer camp classes for children aged 8–11 at the YMCA, creating weekly outdoor sports activities to introduce a variety of sports, promoting physical activity, teamwork, and skill development.
- Collaborated with the YMCA director to develop and execute fundraising and community outreach initiatives, increasing program engagement and securing resources for camp activities.
- Facilitated inclusive and interactive sports programs for community outreach, ensuring all participants were exposed to diverse athletic experiences, fostering a positive and supportive environment for youth development.
Intern - The Children's Museum Of Indianapolis - Indianapolis, IN
(2021-01 - 2021-06)
- Assisted in the development of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and promotional items.
- Gathered data for market research projects and analyzed findings to make recommendations.
- Collaborated with team members to create a comprehensive social media strategy.
