Lisa Fitzgerald 1314 SE 30th Terrace Cape Coral, FL 33904

fitzge45@gmail.com 973-255-8929

EDUCATION:

University of Central Florida Orlando, FL Master of Educational Leadership: May 2016 Rowan University Glassboro, NJ Bachelor of Arts in Psychology: May 2014

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

FGCU Campus Recreation June 2016 – Present Ft. Myers, FL Program Manager

Hire, train, and supervise three office assistants, six events staff, and two program assistants

Oversee facility bookings and equipment requests for University and non-University groups

Proficient in utilizing the Innosoft Fusion Software system

Manage Facility Use Agreements, fee estimates, insurance certifications, and invoices for all campus rec facilities

In put reservations into University calendar utilizing R25 software

Assist in handling requests, planning services, and scheduling teams utilizing aquatics winter training

Schedule setup and breakdown processes for events at multiple different campus rec facilities and across campus

Train office assistant staff on selling Rec Center and Aquatics memberships, handling cash, and processing credit card payments

Support the implementation of an Inclusive Rec Program and Unified Sports league

UCF Recreation and Wellness Center Aug. 2014 – June 2016 Orlando, FL Sport Club Graduate Assistant

Hired, trained, supervised, and evaluated student staff in position of Sport Club Supervisors

Managed Sport Club Supervisor scheduling and assisted with home event planning

Advised Sport Club Council President, Executive Board, and 43 clubs with over 1500 athletes

Oversaw $318,000 budget including all purchases, club traveling, and club expenses

Assisted RWC director with organizing, supervising, and allocating RWC budget of $5.7 million

Planed, developed, and conducted student staff monthly meetings and semester trainings

Assisted the SCC Exec Board with planning, developing, and execution of Sport Club Officer Trainings

Advised Club Officers on leadership, budgets, fundraising, University policies, and member retention

Oversaw practice scheduling process each semester

Managed and processed all sport club travel paperwork and equipment purchasing

Co-chaired of UCF Bike Week 2016

Organized and ran RWC After Hours Event for 2015 and 2016

Member of the RWC Training and Development and Philanthropy committees

Knight Leadership Series presenter on Facebook Professionalism, Don’t Catch the Itis, and Graduate Assistant Panel

UCF Office of Student Involvement Dec. 2015 – April 2016 Orlando, FL Alternative Break Graduate Intern

Hired, supervised, and advised student director and 20 student coordinators who lead the 13 spring semester alternative break trips.

Assisted the student director in all trip planning, pre-departure meetings, and trip reflection development

Advised student coordinators on the Reunion, Marketing, and Gauntlet committees

Developed, monitored, and managed a $60,000 budget for all programming and alternative break trips

Executed Program of the Year application to Break Away organization

UCLA Recreation July 2015 –Aug. 2015 Los Angeles, CA UCLA Operations and Programs Intern

Served as a liaison between UCLA and Special Olympics staff

Managed and supervised 12 high school students as volunteers for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games

Facilitated beginning stages of programming for UCLA’s Unified Sports program

Collaborated with NIRSA and Special Olympics professionals in creating a partnership to establish Unified programs across the United States

Assisted in set-up and break-down of facility reservations and requests Rowan University Recreation Center Aug. 2012 – May 2014 Glassboro, NJ Building Manager

Managed 92,000 square foot facility after the Professional Staff leaves

Liaison between Professional staff and student employees

Trained, supervised, and evaluated about 100 employees ranging from areas that involve aquatics, front desk operations, member services, sport clubs, facilities, intramurals, fitness and wellness, and fitness area supervision

Demonstrated capability of risk management skills during emergency situations: injuries, hazardous situations, and misunderstandings

Assist in maintenance and facility upkeep

Special Olympics New Jersey May 2013 – August 2013 Lawrenceville, NJ Program Intern

Helped with set up and execution of 2013 Summer Sport Expos and Summer Games

Collaborated and assisted in establishing the foundation of the College Unified Sports Information Guide for Special Olympics New Jersey

Processed all camper registration, purchases, and medical history

Served as Sports Coordinator for Camp Shriver Summer Sports Camp

Rowan University Recreation Center Jan. 2014 – May 2014 Glassboro, NJ Health and Wellness Special Events Intern

Budgeted all sponsorships, donations, and supplies for the annual Breast Cancer Walk

Prepared and facilitated all equipment operations of the Breast Cancer Walk

Oversaw recruitment of volunteers for Breast Cancer Walk

Liaison between professional staff and vendors for the annual Health Fair

Prearranged all activities and supplies needed for the Health Fair

Rowan University Recreation Center Jan. 2014 – May 2014 Glassboro, NJ Sport Clubs and Youth Programs Intern

Oversaw pre-registration process for Kid’s Rule Summer Camp

Assisted with organization and administration of 36 Sport Clubs

Inputted camper information into EZ Camp System for Kid’s Rule Summer Camp

Organized Medical and Immunization forms for camps

Performed facility set-up and break-down for club events

Responded to major and minor injuries with appropriate protocol for club events

Rowan University Recreation Center Sept. 2011 – May 2012 Glassboro, NJ Main Office Assistant

Responsible for helping with registration paperwork for memberships, events, and programming

Managed transactions for memberships, equipment rentals, and events

Supervised equipment check out

Enforced all policies and procedures according to the Rowan Recreation Center Policy and Procedure Manual

ACTIVITIES:

UCF Student Conduct Board Hearing Officer Jan 2015 – May 2016

Educated students on their rights and responsibilities as University community members

Participated in formal conduct case hearings and delegated sanctions to students

Facilitated an understanding of the balance between individual and community rights

Promoted a safe and inclusive atmosphere conducive to student success

Encouraged students to embody the tenets of the UCF Creed, integrity, scholarship, community, creativity and excellence

Rowan Unified Sports Club benefitting Special Olympics March 2012 – May 2014

Founded and oversaw lead operations from May 2012 until May 2014

Assisted in creating and revising the Unified Sports Club Constitution

Oversaw and planned game day activities, fundraising, and volunteerism

Formed relationships and friendships with both Rowan student Partners and Special Olympic Athletes

AWARDS, CONFERENCES, AND ADDITIONAL EXPEREIENCES:

NIRSA Annual Conference Community Service Committee 2016

Presenter at Emerging Recreational Sport Leaders Conference 2015

Regional Basketball Tournament: Operations Committee 2015, 2016

Sport Club Institute 2015

Presenter at NIRSA Annual Conference on Unified Sports 2014

Speaker at Special Olympics National Games Opening Ceremony 2014

CERTIFICATIONS:

American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and Health Care Providers Instructor (Aug. 2016 - Aug. 2018)