MARGARET (PEG) DESENDORF

35 Old Barn Drive

West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 455-0365
pd62fa18@westpost.net

OBJECTIVE
Athletics Management position where excellent operational, interpersonal, organi
zational, and program management skills can enhance organization's performance a
nd visibility.

SUMMARY
High-energy individual with over twenty years of management and administrative e
xperience in the development, operation, and leadership of sports/athletics prog
rams. Successfully managed athletic department activities at two high-profile,
premier private high schools, as well as at the intercollegiate level and for no
n-profit agencies. Successfully managed programs with combined budgets in exces
s of $500 thousand, up to 20 employees and over 100 volunteers. Managed operati
ons of both outdoor sports complex and gym/training facilities including schedul
ing of events/activities & officials, coordinating facilities maintenance work,
and managing finances; recruited and trained coaches and other staff members; cr
eated marketing/promotional materials that increased program participation. Par
ticularly effective in management and interactions with volunteer groups. Excel
lent interpersonal and communication skills.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Operations/Programs Management
* Developed multi-year plan for capital improvements and ongoing maintenance of
outdoor sports complex, resulting in significant improvement in facility appeara
nce and utility.
* Strengthened budget process for department and developed spreadsheet tools to
improve monitoring.
* Member of inaugural Hall of Fame committee; developed selection process and cr
iteria.
* Managed travel schedules, transportation & budgets for sports teams, including
fund-raising activities associated with several significant tournament events.
* Led efforts to increase use of athletic facilities by outside groups and excee
ded revenue growth goals by over 30%.
* Developed strategic plan for a Summer Sports Camps Program. Designed program,
prepared budget, created marketing/promotional materials, and recruited staff f
or this program.
* Managed inventory of athletic team uniforms and equipment, resulting in higher
quality level for participants and improved budgeting.
* Served as liaison with Nike Sports for apparel and equipment sponsorships.
* Promoted athletic department activities for school's volunteer program require
ments and helped increased student participation.
* Managed day-to-day activities of athletic facilities.
* Drafted by-laws and led efforts for successful transfer of CYM Sports programs
to parent volunteers.
* Worked collaboratively with the City of Wilmington to establish a youth golf c
linic.
* Added three new youth sports leagues to existing program in first year.
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Personnel Management & Coaching

* Assistant Head Varsity Coach of Ursuline Academy's Girl's Basketball team, for
five years (2003-2008).
* Head Coach of Ursinus College Men's & Women's Badminton team.
* Coached Middle School Field Hockey and Basketball teams at Ursuline Academy an
d Academy of Notre Dame.
* Hired coaches for numerous athletic teams and sports programs.
* Developed staff through effective coaching & counseling, assessments of perfor
mance and providing timely feedback.
* Significantly improved customer satisfaction index by providing training and f
ollow up to increase staff effectiveness.
* Worked closely with school administration to ensure all student-athletes maint
ained eligibility.
* Successfully recruited and managed paid officials and volunteer assistants for
numerous athletic teams and sports programs.
* Served as counselor/mentor to student-athletes.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Assistant Athletic Director, Academy of Notre Dame, Villanova, PA 2008 - Prese
nt
Assistant Athletic Director, Ursuline Academy, Wilmington, DE 2002 - 2008
Director, Summer Sports Camp Program, Ursuline Academy 2007 - 2008
Director-Youth Sports, Kennett Area YMCA, Kennett Square, PA 2001 - 2004
Assistant Director, LPGA Urban Youth Golf Program 1997 - 2001
Assistant Physical Director, Western Branch YMCA, Newark, DE 1995 - 1997
Physical Director, Clarence Fraim Senior Center, Wilmington, DE 1984 - 1987
Head Badminton Coach, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA 1982 - 1984
Physical Director, Kiwanis Girls Club, Wilmington, DE 1982 - 1984

EDUCATION
BS Health & Physical Education, West Chester University, West Chester, PA (1982)
Attended numerous workshops and training seminars for athletics administration,
program development, leadership, and budgets & finance.