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M . E D . , M . A . , C . S . C . S .
240.447.9341
dimsam@me.com
Summary: Associate Director of Recreation and Director of Fitness at Georgetown University with twelve years of diverse
experience in Fitness and Recreation in Higher Education and beyond. Strategically focused on organizational
initiatives related to mission, optimization of existing human social capital, and transformative change to enhance
current operations and productivity. Dynamic leader who creates high performing teams to ignite change using
effective communication, organization change initiatives, mentorship, and positive motivation. Tenacious and
talented professional with a wide array of experience in health/wellness/fitness/exercise physiology, and
leadership. Detailed budget management and allocation, change management, recruiting, staffing, training,
communication, strategic planning, problem solving, and focus on customer satisfaction.
Key Skills: — Fitness and Wellness
— Leader, Mentor, Coach
— Program/Change Management
— Problem-Solving
— Oral/Written Communication
— Human Resource Management
— Human & Social Capital
— Operations Assessment & Analysis
— Social Media Outreach
— Stakeholder/Client Engagement
— Proposal Development & Writing
— Conflict Management
— Strategic Planning and Change
— Social Entrepreneur
— Workshop Presentation & Facilitation
— Global Experience
— Flexibility
— Discipline
— MacOS & iOS Operating Systems
— Microsoft Office Systems
—Strategic Initiative Development
Education: Creighton University – Ed.D Interdisciplinary Leadership Current – September 2018
Activities: Full-time employment during degree program
Georgetown University – M.A. Executive Master in Leadership April 2014
Activities: Full-time employment during program completion
Thesis: “The Importance of Co-Curricular Activities in Higher Education”
Bowling Green State University – M.Ed. in Kinesiology August 2005
Honors: Dean’s and President’s List, Graduate Research Assistantship
Activities: Graduate Research Assistant
Internship – Corporate Personal Trainer
Thesis: “The Effect of Exercise on Job Burnout on Individual Mood States in a
Sample of Health Care Providers”
West Virginia University – B.S. in Sport Behavior May 2003
Honors: Dean’s and President’s List
Activities: Undergraduate Research Assistant
Internship – Fitness Facility Supervisor
Experience
Summary:
Associate Director of Recreation and Director of Fitness August 2015 - Present
Georgetown University Yates Field House, Washington, DC
• Fulfill Associate Director role that closely collaborates with 15 Professional Staff members on the Campus
Recreation management team,
• Responsible for high priority wellness decisions across the Georgetown University Campus and
Community,
• Directly manage three diverse Professional Staff (Director of Intramurals, Assistant Fitness Director,
Marketing/Communications Coordinator) to ensure optimal performance outcome,
• Direct all aspects of in-house management to include hiring, training, supervision,
professional development, and evaluation of 90+ fitness professionals,
• Project revenue, expenses, and develop annual and capital budget management in excess of
$900,000 each fiscal year,
• Adept at navigating procurement to expeditiously update facility and equipment, to include sole source
documentation and vendor management,
• Strategically plan and implement engagement initiatives for campus and community to strengthen
revenue, member retention, and partnerships,
• Construct and implement mission Strategic Plan within the Division of Student Affairs to enhance
education and workforce preparation,
• Spearhead technology initiative to implement University Constituent Relationship Management System
(CMR) at Georgetown University,
• Serve on multiple elected committees to pioneer health promotion and co-curricular initiatives across
Georgetown University campus and community,
• Co-Creation of Co-Curricular advisory body to include senior level officials and full professors,
• Serve as Georgetown University Technology Information Services department relationship manager,
• Implement technological initiatives, and mobile app integration to streamline
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• Assess and summarize data related to usage patterns, member preferences, and sale trends to
ensure positive revenue outcomes,
• Conduct budget audits to ensure departmental accuracy throughout the fiscal year,
• Work one-on-one with diverse clientele to enhance lives through Personal Training and lifestyle coaching,
• Lead preventative maintenance for fitness equipment to include cardiovascular and strength (200+
pieces),
• Designed, led, and completed entire floor removal and installation to accommodate 4,000 + daily users,
• Co-led implementation of facility wide wireless internet network,
• Academic partner with the American Council on Exercise to enhance macro level fitness initiatives (ACE),
• Academic partner with National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA),
• Maintain active partnership with Georgetown University ROTC and Veteran programs to ensure optimal
experience,
• Project lead in partnership with Wounded Warrior,
• Active partner with Georgetown University Athletic program to include teams and high ranking coaches.
Assistant Director of Recreation and Director of Fitness August 2009 – August 2015
Georgetown University Yates Field House, Washington, DC
Manager of Fitness and Facilities June 2005-August 2009
University of Missouri Recreation Complex, Columbia, MO
• Led expansion launch and daily operations of 20,000 square foot of athletic space to include maintenance
of over 400 units of fitness equipment,
• Managed over 100 staff to provide maximum participation of health and fitness across campus,
• Hired, trained, and supervised forty Nationally Certified fitness professionals and a Licensed Registered
Dietician and increased revenue by 105% for all fitness programs,
• Developed annual and capital budget for fitness equipment, prepared bid specifications and awarded bids
to various vendors,
• Projected revenue, expenses, and maintained annual and capital budget management in excess of $500,000
each fiscal year,
• Worked individually with undergraduate and graduate students within the Division of Student Affairs.
Certifications
and
Professional
Organizations:
American Council on Exercise
Certified Health Coach Anticipated Fall 2017
National Intramural-Recreation and Sports Association – National Conference Host Site Present
NorthFace Mountain Athlete Coach May 2014 - Present
American Red Cross June 2007 - Present
Instructor Certified in CPR/First Aid/AED/Sports Safety
National Strength and Conditioning Association August 2003-Present
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
American Council on Exercise August 2002-Present
Certified Personal Trainer and Certified Group Fitness Instructor
American Council on Exercise University Campus Partner Present
National Strength and Conditioning Association Member Present
National Intramural-Recreation and Sports Association Member Present
Women’s Leadership Network Member Present
Bizwomen Network Member Present
Professional
Committees:
Active Member on Fulbright Scholar Selection Committee Present
National Recreation Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA)
Selected conference proposal reviewer July 2016
President’s Diversity Initiative Committee September 2015

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Thank you for your consideration. References available upon request.
Women’s Leadership Initiative Steering Committee September 2015
Elected Board Member of Hoya Federal Credit Union June 2014- Present
Veteran Ally Committee January 2013-September 2016
Invited to participate on Lean In, Women in Leadership Network January 2013-Present
Invited to serve Community Communications and Engagement Committee January 2013-Present
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee November 2013-November 2015
Elected Georgetown University AAP/Staff Council
Main Campus Vice President August 2012-September 2015
Elected Georgetown University AAP/Staff Council July 2012-September 2015
Invited to serve Diversity Initiative Committee July 2012- September 2015
Invited to serve Georgetown University Strategic Planning Committee February 2011-December 2013
Student Neighborhood Assistance Program Committee
Georgetown University December 2010-Present
Georgetown University Assessment Committee September 2010 – September 2014
Georgetown University Health and Wellness Committee September 2010 - Present
University of Missouri Health and Safety Committee September 2007 – June 2009
University of Missouri Eating Disorder Task Force June 2007 – June 2009
Missouri Special Olympics Games Management Team Volunteer June 2005-June 2007
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Personal
Interests:
— Health, Fitness and Nutrition
— Leadership
— Writing
— Technology
— Snowboarding
— Travel
— Social Media
— Reading
— Music
— Off-Roading
— Marksmanship (Pistol)
— Animal Rescue
— Social Change
— MacOS & iOS platforms
— Skiing