March 5, 2010

vwipperfurth@gmail.com
230 Randolph Dr Apt 313 • Madison, WI 53717 • (262) 374-1918

EDUCATION

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Master of Science in Education, anticipated date: May 2010 Bachelor of Arts, May 2006
Major: Professional Development Major: Speech Communication Minor: Coaching
Emphasis: Curriculum and Instruction Emphasis: Organizational Communication
Capstone Project: Effective Athletic Directors

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Aug 2009 - Present
Athletic Department/ Compliance Assistant

•  Work and develop game management strategies for Division III football events
•  Communicate fundraising events with local establishments
•  Work in Compliance/ Student Services - with NCAA, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Division III
•  Educate students, clarify rules, regulations and standards
•  Developed student files related to their playing seasons
•  Educate student-athletes about eligibility and academics through meetings and seminar
•  Assist the director of compliance to demonstrate campus regulations in a consistent and uniform manner

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Whitewater, WI
Aug 2009 - Present
Academic Advising & Exploration Center (AAEC)
Graduate Assistant

•  Gather semester numbers of advisees for the advisors and develop excel sheet on an array of topics
•  Provide assistance for all At-Risk students and develop excel sheets for future use and data gathering
•  Assist the Director of Advising in developing PowerPoint presentations and other projects

Oxford International, Waunakee, WI
May 2006 - May 2009
Technical Recruiter

•  Actively communicated via phone and internet with high end senior level electrical engineers
•  Leveraged an existing network to grow a candidate base and increase the corporate referral base. Initiated candidate contact, interviews, and follow ups
•  Developed a pipeline of solid pre-qualified candidates for Oxford Account Managers to present to clients

•  Assisted the AAEC staff and students with setting up meetings and projects
•  Provided AAEC contact information to students and answer general questions
•  Fulfilled General office duties: Email, Fax, Photocopying, organizing and general filing

Dane County Public Works, Madison, WI
Summers 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2009
Aquatic Plant Harvester

University of Wisconsin Hospital, Madison, WI
May 2002 - August 2002
Respiratory Therapist Assistant

EVCO Plastics, Deforest, WI
March 1999 - August 2001
Assistant Set-Up Supervisor
Material Handler
Machine Operator

HONORS, ACTIVITIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

•  University of Wisconsin Whitewater Football Participant (2001-2005)
•  4 year letter winner
•  Starting Defensive Back, Most Improved Player
•  2005 WIAC, West Regional, Semi-Final Champions
•  NCAA Division III National Finalist (14-1 record)
•  Poynette High School Assistant Football Coach (2005 - 2008)
•  Assisted coaches on play calling, formations and adjustments for the team