Resume

• 2018

  Chattanooga

  Tennessee Area

  Senior Associate Athletics Director

  The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

• 2003

  Ph.D.

  Sport Administration

  MBA

  Business Administration

• 1999

  Detroit Lions

  HHP 4060 – Sport Law (online)\n\nAdditional Courses Taught:\n\nBMGT 3100 – Business Communications. \t\n\nHHP 3320 - Management in Exercise Science

  Health

  Leisure Studies and Sports. \t\n\nHHP 4070 / HHP 5070 – Sociology/Psychology of Exercise Science and Leisure Studies. \n\nUSTU 1250 – The Freshman Experience.

  Adjunct Professor

  Chattanooga

  Tennessee Area

  University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  •\tNCAA Certification of approximately 500 student-athletes.\n•\tNCAA Academic Progress Rate calculation and import.\n• Compliance Assistant maintenance.\n•\tTransfer evaluations for NCAA and admissions.\n•\tAdmissions Officer.\n•\tGraduation Success Rate calculation.\n•\tProficient in Banner system and reporting.

  University of New Mexico

  Assistant Athletics Director for Student Support Services

  •\tOversee athletic advisement staff of three full-time advisors and 20-30 part-time employees. \n•\tAdvise Men’s Basketball in major selection

  courses and time management. \n•\tCoordinate study hall and tutoring program which includes the training of all tutors to NCAA rules as well as payroll management. \n•\tManage the student-athlete computer lab. \n•\tCollaborate with the Compliance Office on APR and eligibility. \n•\tLiaison with campus resources and departments. \n•\tOversee athletic admissions to UTC. \n•\tEvaluate all transcripts for incoming freshman recruits as well as transfers.

  Unviersity of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  Chattanooga

  TN

  •\tOversee athletic advisement staff of three full-time advisors and 20-30 part-time employees. \n•\tAdvise Men’s Basketball in major selection

  courses and time management. \n•\tLead the Academic Integrity Committee.\n•\tCoordinate study hall and tutoring program which includes the training of all tutors to NCAA rules as well as payroll management. \n•\tManage the student-athlete computer lab. \n•\tCollaborates with the Compliance Office on NCAA APR and NCAA eligibility. \n•\tLiaison with campus resources and departments. \n•\tOversee athletic admissions to UTC. \n•\tEvaluate all transcripts for incoming freshman recruits as well as transfers. \n•\tN4A certified academic advisor. \n•\tMember of the Disability Resource Center committee. \n•\tPayroll and budget for the unit.\n•\tAdministrative oversight of men’s and women’s tennis programs.\n•\tHiring Committee for men's and women's head basketball coaches.\n•\tMember of the UTC Athletics Executive Team.

  Associate Athletics Director for Student Support Services

  •\tCoordinated Free Agency visits

  player tryouts and pro-player information. \n•\tDeveloped and maintained a working relationship with player agents

  the NFL and the NFL Players’ Association. \n•\tOrganized and maintained player contracts and files. \n•\tNegotiation of player contracts with agents.\n•\tAdministration of player contracts.

  Detroit Lions

  National Association of Athletic Advisors for Athletics

• 1998

  MA

  Sport Administration

  National Association of Academic Advisors for Athletics

• 1997

  Detroit Rockers

  •\tCoordinated and supervised all soccer player appearances. \n•\tOrganized fan events at soccer games. \n•\tOrganized and coordinated guest relation representatives at all events including Red Wings Hockey. \n•\tPlacated distressed guests at all events held in Joe Louis Arena and Cobo Arena.

  Community Relations

  Greater Detroit Area

  Detroit Rockers

• 1994

  BS

  Health Promotion

  Kappa Alpha Theta

  Golden Key

  Auburn University

• Sports Marketing

  Social Media

  Public Speaking

  Athletics

  Teaching

  Community Development

  Event Planning

  Sports

  Higher Education

  Sports Management

  Operating Budgets

  NCAA compliance

  Event Management

  Blackman

  Emily L.

  Blackman

  Unviersity of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

  University of New Mexico