RONALD J.

LEVAN II

800 Sunset Circle Home: (724) 453-3268

Cranberry Twp., PA 16066 Cell: (724) 766-4175
SUMMARY
A results-focused leader with the ability to excel in an organization experienci
ng change: supported by a Master of Business Administration. Achieved a cultural
turnaround in a Division I Track & Field program that led numerous student-athl
etes to personal and academic milestones. A team player with excellent problem s
olving skills, dedicated to exceeding objectives and driving growth.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Table Games Dealer (September 2009 - present)
Mountaineer Casino, Chester, WV
Customer service position dealing Blackjack and Carnival Games in accordance wit
h West Virginia Lottery regulations.
Head Women's Cross Country/Assistant Women's Track Coach (2000 - August 2009)
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA
Responsible for all recruiting, budgeting and training activities for women's cr
oss country and track events from 800 to 10,000 meters, including: all recruitin
g, scholarship and compliance paperwork for women's distance program.
Key Accomplishments:
* Coached 28 all-Atlantic 10 performers (7 champions), and three NCAA Regional p
erformers - Guided athletes to 38 indoor/outdoor ECAC qualifying performances
* Mentored athletes to 46 indoor/outdoor school records, and 80% of all top-10 d
istance/middle distance event performances in school history
* Coached 20 Atlantic 10 all-academic honorees and 6 CoSIDA ESPN the Magazine Di
strict 2 Academic all-Americans (two national/four regional)
* Assisted head coach to four Atlantic 10 Coach-of-the-year awards, and the high
est lifetime Duquesne team finishes in cross country, indoor and outdoor track
* Possess vast XC meet administration experience, hosting the annual Duquesne Du
als, and the 2000, 2002, 2004 and 2006 Atlantic 10 championship meets
Graduate Assistant, Compliance and Student Services (1998 - 2000)
Robert Morris College, Moon Township, PA
Assisted with the planning and directing of all athletic compliance and student
service-related activities for NCAA Division I college with approximately 350 st
udent-athletes and 17 varsity sports.
Key accomplishments:
* Provided comprehensive program of student assistance services, including acade
mic counseling, academic progress and study hall
* Maintained NCAA Clearinghouse and student athlete files on NCAA Compliance sof
tware package
* Created student athlete eligibility report and composed monthly rules educatio
n newsletter
* Served as chief advisor to the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
* Maintained athletic scholarship budget spreadsheets and administered paperwork
for all official visits
* Monitored playing and practice seasons and recruiting logs for all sports
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Sports Reporter (1998)

Bloomsburg Press-Enterprise, Bloomsburg, PA
* Covered stories on deadline - wrote commentaries and editorials
Head Boy's Track and Field Coach (1996 - 1997)
Substitute Teacher (1996 - 1997)
Assistant Boy's and Girl's Track and Field Coach (1994 - 1995)
Southern Columbia Area High School, Catawissa, PA
Managed middle-distance and distance events as assistant coach, and sprints, hur
dles, jumps and pole vault as head coach. Responsible for teaching duties in all
content areas grades 7-12.
Key Accomplishments:
* Increased student participation 90% in two years as head coach, and mentored 1
5 PIAA state qualifiers, including five medallists
* Oversaw improvement from 19th place to 6th place in PA District IV championshi
p meet in one year.
Retail Store Manager (1994 - 1995)
FOOTACTION, USA, Shamokin Dam, PA
* Management of corporate procedures, inventory, visual merchandising, sales, cu
stomer service, and direction of part-time staff of five
Student Assistant Cross Country Coach (1993)
Student Assistant Sports Information Director (1991 - 1993)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA

EDUCATION
Robert Morris College, Moon Township, PA
Master of Business Administration (May 2000)
* Graduated with honors (3.79 GPA)
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA
Bachelor of Science, Business Education (1996): Certified in Accounting, Marketi
ng, and Office Technology
Bachelor of Science, Office Administration (1994)
Member of Bloomsburg University's first nationally-ranked cross country team
Earned multiple all-PSAC, all-ECAC honors on men's cross country/track teams
Graduated Cum Laude; Dean's List

PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS & ACTIVITIES

* USATF Level 1 Certification
* Volunteer: 2005 Senior Olympics @ Carnegie Mellon University
* Distance/Middle Distance coach - Duquesne Track Club (2003-04)
* Counselor - Bucknell University cross country camp (2002-03, 2006-08)
* Volunteer: Floor Photo Steward for NCAA Men's Basketball First/Second Rounds @
Mellon Arena
* Volunteered with Robert Morris Sports Information office by serving as shot cl
ock operator for basketball, public address announcer for volleyball, and press
box media relations liaison for football