Tessa Smith
Laurinburg
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at St. Andrews University, excelling in budget management and fundraising strategies. Proven track record in excel and data analysis, successfully enhancing athletic program funding. Adept at project management and fostering strong community relationships, driving impactful results for University initiatives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Budgeter & Fundraising Coordinator
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
01.2021 - 05.2025
- Control & release all credit card, gas, and expenses (POs).
- Manage 18 teams budget and developing spreadsheets to follow and manage.
- Inventory all assets and ordering for all of athletics
- Communicate with community leaders and raise funds for the University Athletic Programs
Head Beach Volleyball Coach
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
03.2020 - 05.2025
- To conduct all coordination for the athletes. From study hall, practice, games, travel, expenses, ect.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive training programs to enhance team performance and individual skills.
- Worked with boosters, parents, and school administrators to handle support functions.
Assistant Office Consultant & Grant Writer
Scotland Community Health Clinic
Laurinburg
01.2022 - 05.2024
- QuickBooks
- Budgeting grants and their allocations.
- Wrote and submitted reports on trends, prompting managers to develop business plans.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Created plans to propose solutions to problems related to efficiency, costs or profits.
- Analyzed company's expenditures and developed financial models.
- Monitored operations and reviewed records and metrics to understand company performance.
Assistant Volleyball Coach
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
08.2019 - 07.2021
- To assist the head coach with any matter on and off the court, book hotels, drive buses, recruit, and budgeting
Academic Coach and ODS Assistant
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
08.2017 - 05.2020
- To assist in students’ academic needs to help them succeed in college
- Reviewed class materials and discussed reading assignments, boosting comprehension.
- Taught note-taking techniques and test strategies.
- Discussed academic issues of students such as and with instructors and administrators.
- Collaborated with faculty to ensure student success.
- Generated reports detailing the progress being made by individual learners.
Residential Director
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
08.2018 - 05.2019
- To assist and lead in resident’s life and housing
- Conducted regular rounds to keep residents and areas safe and secure.
- Planned and implemented housing-related programs to meet the needs of residents.
- Served as a liaison between tenants and property owners and managers when necessary.
- Developed policies and procedures for residential operations.
Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
08.2018 - 01.2019
- To assist in recruiting, travel, and budgeting
Front Desk Assistant
Work Out Anytime
Orange Park
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Sign members up and attend to the gym needs and customers
Residents Assistant
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg
08.2014 - 05.2017
- Assist residents with moving and any needs that must be met
Education
Masters of Arts - Education
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC01.2021
Masters of Business Administration -
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC01.2019
BA. - Psychology
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC01.2017
BA. - Forensic Science with a Concentration in Psychology
St. Andrews University
Laurinburg, NC01.2017
Skills
- Budget management
- Grant writing
- Fundraising strategies
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Excel
- QuickBooks
- Project management
- Financial reporting
- Budget control
- Budget development
Awards
- 1st team All-Conference, 2017
- Outstanding Player Award, 2017
- 30 under 30 coaches award, 2021
- 30 under 30 coaches award, 2022
- Athletic Hall of Fame, 2022
Professional Organizations
- International Honors Society in Psychology
- AVCA- American Volleyball Coaches Association, 2021-2025
Timeline
Assistant Office Consultant & Grant Writer
Scotland Community Health Clinic
01.2022 - 05.2024
Athletic Budgeter & Fundraising Coordinator
St. Andrews University
01.2021 - 05.2025
Head Beach Volleyball Coach
St. Andrews University
03.2020 - 05.2025
Assistant Volleyball Coach
St. Andrews University
08.2019 - 07.2021
Residential Director
St. Andrews University
08.2018 - 05.2019
Volunteer Assistant Volleyball Coach
St. Andrews University
08.2018 - 01.2019
Academic Coach and ODS Assistant
St. Andrews University
08.2017 - 05.2020
Front Desk Assistant
Work Out Anytime
05.2017 - 08.2017
Residents Assistant
St. Andrews University
08.2014 - 05.2017
Masters of Arts - Education
St. Andrews University
Masters of Business Administration -
St. Andrews University
BA. - Psychology
St. Andrews University
BA. - Forensic Science with a Concentration in Psychology
St. Andrews University
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