Michael Dean Degner

degner@uni.edu

Objective

Career position in the field of business management with responsibilities in taxation and non-profit management.

 
Education

B.A. General Studies; Minor in Religion    University of Northern Iowa              (expected) December 2006
Certificate in Training and Development in Business
Certificate in Youth Development in Religious Settings
 
Additional coursework completed in Non-Profit Organizations and Business Leadership.

 
Work Experience

UNI-Dome Staff                                                Cedar Falls, IA          (part time)        Aug 2005 to present
Perform setup and cleanup duties for UNI sporting events and act as a security guard during events. 

Cedar Falls Intramural Office                            Cedar Falls, IA          (part time)        Sept 2003 to present
Prepare to be in control of each individual game and make sure that sportsmanship is part of the competition.

• Officiate flag football and volleyball contests in the fall, along with basketball events in the winter.
• Promoted with a pay raise within the first month of work for my skill in officiating.

 Iowa High School Athletic Association             Boone, IA                (part time)        May 2000 to present         
Jurisdictions of all sporting events are in the hands of the officials working the athletic event.

• Certified official in baseball, softball and both men’s and women’s basketball.
• Promoted to officiate at the varsity level in competition.

Cedar Falls Recreation League                          Cedar Falls, IA          (winters)           Oct 2003 to present
Deal with adult and youth basketball in competition.

• Work the scoreboard and keep track of statistics during individual league basketball games.
• Officiate league games during basketball competition. 

Maple Lanes                                                     Waterloo, IA              (part time)        Feb 2005 to Aug. 2005
Provided customers with appropriate attire to bowl while creating a positive atmosphere within the establishment.

• Ran the computer and register at the front desk.

Traer Municipal Swimming Pool                        Traer, IA                 (summers)        May 2000 to Aug. 2003
Worked as a lifeguard and part-time manager.

• Worked as a certified lifeguard, and gave private swim lessons to anyone in the community.
• Promoted from lifeguard to head lifeguard in May 2001.
• Promoted from head lifeguard to assistant manager in May 2002.

Other Experience and Activities

University of Northern Iowa Academic Achievement Scholarship Recipient in 2002; Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Recipient in 2002; Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity member since 2002;  Sigma Phi Epsilon Social Chair Leader in 2004; Sigma Phi Epsilon Education Chair Leader in 2003.

Community Service

Participated as the Coordinator of Partners in Education for Sigma Phi Epsilon and Edison Elementary School.

• Wrote pen pal letters with Edison students.
• Participated in a bingo/chili supper and played games with Edison students and their parents.
• Sealed the Edison school district playground for upkeep.

Feed the Need for the Northeast Iowa Food Bank.

• Gave up supper at the Piazza Dining Center at UNI so poor youth would be able to have my meal.

Combat Hunger at Logos Hy-Vee.

• Canned goods are collected in order to help serve the Salvation Army.

Roadside Cleanup.

Career Profile

Always willing to relocate, work as a team player, and try to learn new skills. Am confident and responsible, along with being a self-starter, who has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Interests

Participate as a team captain in an ABC bowling league at Maple Lanes in Waterloo, Iowa. Enjoy playing golf and fishing in the summer. Collect sports memorabilia and voyage to professional sporting events.

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