Ray Ellington

Education                     
Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY (2007)
Master of Science: Sports Management          

Greensboro College (2005)
Bachelor of Science: Exercise and Sports Studies/Sports Admin.          

Vance-Granville Community College (2003)
Associate of Applied Science: Recreation and Leisure Studies 

First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (2006) 

Work Experience       
Fitness Center Graduate Assistant, Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY
August 2006-May 2007
Responsible for design and execution of Learning Outcomes evaluation process
Supervise 35 student staff members
Aid director with various facility, staffing, and administrative duties
Assist with home event management

Assistant Director, Reynolds Center, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC
July 2005-August 2006
Director of Intramurals, Recreation, Aquatics, and Fitness Programs
Supervised 40 student staff members
Managed all aspects of facility operations
Planned and chaperoned student trips
Programs reached an all time student participation level
Campus Leadership Award committee

Assistant Coach Women’s Soccer, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC
January 2005- April 2006
Assist with on field training       
Assisted with recruiting
Assisted with game day and office management
2nd place USA South  

Assistant Manager, Reynolds Center, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC
August 2004- June 2005
Director of Recreation 
Assisted with employee training                        
Assisted with facility operations

Assistant Coach Men’s Soccer, Greensboro College, Greensboro, NC          
August 2004-January 2005
Assisted with on field training   
Assisted with recruiting and created recruiting data base
Assisted with game day and office management
Top 25 National Ranking during season

Pro Shop Employee, Bryan Park Golf, Greensboro, NC
March 2004-August 2006
Responsible for opening/closing pro shop on daily basis
Assisted in supervising daily operations
Assisted in marketing/set up/management of major NCAA, USGA, NCHSAA, NCISAA, The Golf Channel, US Kids and mini tour events and numerous corporate outings and special events

Pro Shop Employee, Kerr Lake Country Club, Henderson, NC
Feb 2002- Aug 2003
Responsible for opening/closing pro shop on daily basis
Assisted in supervising daily operations/Minor club repair
Assisted in set up and management of tournaments/member outings

Skills                               
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power Point, Microsoft Publisher

Honors                
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society (2003)
Outstanding Volunteer YMCA Youth Sports (2000)
North Carolina Scholar (1997)
NC Governor’s Citizenship Award Nominee (1997)

Association Memberships             
NSCAA (2006)   
NIRSA  (2006)
NCAAHPERD (2006)
USGA (2006)   

Conferences Attended     
NIRSA  (2006)                            
NCAAHPERD (2006)

Certification Seminars
FISH Seminar (2004)
Verbal Judo Seminar (2004)  
Beginning Sign Language Certification (2002)
Blood Borne Pathogens Certification (2000)

Volunteer Experience       
Khalif Temple Golf Clinic  (2004, 2005)     
News and Record Youth Golf Clinic (2004, 2005)
Vance County Very Special Arts Festival (2003)
Henderson YMCA Youth Sports Coach  (1997-2001)
Relay for Life (1996-2000)