Matthew L. Livziey

43 Horseshoe Drive Email: mlivziey@outlook.comWhite Haven, PA 18661 Phone: 570-369-3046

 

EDUCATION

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Lock Haven, PA Master of Science- Sport Science Fall 2012- Fall 2013 Track: Sport Administration/Management GPA: 3.93

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Lock Haven, PA Bachelor of Science- Sport Administration Fall 2009- Spring 2012 GPA: 3.92 RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

Waterpark Operations Manager April 2015- July 2016Kalahari Resorts

- Member of Kalahari pre-opening team- Hired/trained/managed 150-200 employees- Assisted WP Director with park grand opening tasks- Created and revised training materials - Implemented new policies, procedures and programs- Provided guest service - Managed daily operations of park

Sport Science Graduate Assistant Fall 2012-Fall 2013 Lock Haven University

- Assisted department chair with research- Designed/edited manuals- Prepared technology lab proposal for state funding- Web page design/editing

Marketing/Community Relations Intern Spring 2012Pocono Raceway

- Planned/Hosted Community relations events- Assisted with social media marketing/interaction- Assisted sales staff (ticketing, cold calls, etc.)- Member of operations team during Nascar Pocono 400- Created social media policy

Recreation Department Aquatics Supervisor Summer 2010Split Rock Resort

- Scheduled, supervised and trained lifeguards. - Supervised daily aquatic operations- Handled medical issues and guest concerns- Prepared purchase orders

Lead Lifeguard/Sales Associate May 2008-2012H20 Indoor Water Park

- Ensured safety of guests- Enforced park rules- Acted as an assistant to supervisors- Front desk sales, ticketing, etc.

 Foreman/ Snow Plow Operator Spring 2006- Summer 2015Tried and True Landscaping, LLC

- Maintained residential/commercial properties- Supervised crew(s)- Landscaped properties- Landscape design- Snow plow operator

VOLUNTEER WORK

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Spring 2011Lock Haven, PA

- Assisted program coordinator with events- Planned youth basketball tournament- Participated in community clean up.

AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS  

- Kalahari Resort’s Manager of the Month September 2015- LHU Dean’s List Fall 2009- Spring 2012 - LHU Board of Governor’s Scholarship recipient- LHU Outstanding Sport Administration Sophomore 2010-2011 - Graduated Summa Cum Laude

RELATED SKILLS

- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)- Experience in publication design/creation- Certified Red Cross CPR/AED/o2 instructor- Experience managing a large staff- Experience in guest service industry

References

Dr. Richard A. LallyAssociate ProfessorSport Studies DepartmentLock Haven UniversityPhone: 570-484-2470

Dr. Patricia LallyProfessor/Department ChairSport Studies DepartmentLock Haven UniversityPhone: 570-484-2824

Kevin HeaneyInteractive Marketing/Community Relations ManagerPocono RacewayPhone: 1-800-722-3929