MORGAN BUCHER
Denham Springs
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Program Director & Cheerleading Coach with over 15 years of experience in the gymnastics and cheerleading industry, specializing in training and development strategies that elevate athlete performance. Proven expertise in communication and problem-solving, complemented by a keen eye for detail and a creative approach to coaching. Performance-oriented leader dedicated to enhancing operations and driving business success through strategic planning and effective project management. Accomplished Event Coordinator with more than 8 years of experience in organizing USAG-sanctioned gymnastics meets, adept at managing all aspects of event planning, execution, and relationship-building with stakeholders.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
French Settlement High School
French Settlement, LA
03.2016 - Current
- Prepared cheerleaders for games and competitions with rigorous practice schedule.
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
- Observed cheerleaders during events and practices to determine needs for individual or team improvement.
- Implemented exercise programs and training strategies, which bolstered individual and team performance.
- Adjusted coaching techniques based on strengths and weaknesses of athletes.
Department Leader & Event Coordination
Leaps & Bounds Sports Center
Denham Springs, LA
12.2013 - Current
- Increased efficiency and team productivity by promoting operational best practices.
- Maintain and create gym and department schedules to accommodate over 500 students weekly.
- Established and produced budgets for our competitive team programs, at end of each season would review and make changes necessary to stay within budget.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands. Often handling individual parent concerns, questions and situations daily, whether email, phone conversations and face to face meetings.
- Kept employee workloads fair and balanced to achieve objectives while maintaining high job satisfaction. Managed anywhere from 3-10 staff within a department at any given time, often working with younger staff who are managing high school and college work loads.
- Communicated with managers of other departments to maintain transparency. We have over 16 different programs all working simultaneously under one roof.
- Held special events to promote camaraderie among teammates, families and community members.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions. Since 2014 I have hosted 3 or more USAG Acro & Gymnastics meets each season.
- Organized, coordinated and deployed USAG sanctioned events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
- Planned large-scale events such as end of season showcases and end of season banquets to celebrate accomplishments.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for all events.
- Selected and ordered décor and event materials.
- Managed event logistics and operations, including support staff, vendor services and volunteers.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for multiple employees within Zenefits.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA12.2013
High School Diploma - undefined
French Settlement High School
French Settlement, LA05.2010
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Verbal and written communication
- Nondiscriminatory practices
- Motivational leadership style
- Special events planning
- Performance improvements
- Travel coordination
- Group facilitation
- Business development and planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Policy and procedure adherence
- Staff Management
- Scheduling
Timeline
Head Varsity Cheerleading Coach
French Settlement High School
03.2016 - Current
Department Leader & Event Coordination
Leaps & Bounds Sports Center
12.2013 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
French Settlement High School
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University