Seth Hickerson, MS, CSCS

513 Libbie Ave. Richmond, Virginia 23226 (804) 955-9582 sethhickerson@yahoo.com

Summary of Qualifications
Highly motivated and results oriented professional with exceptional leadership, team building and communication skills. Possesses a strong and diverse background in the development, management and implementation of educational and fitness/wellness programming.

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Doctorate of Education (Candidate), Educational Leadership

2011-current

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

Master of Science, Sport Psychology Minor: Sport Management

2004-2006

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN

Bachelor of Science, Health and Physical Education K-12

2000-2004

Professional Experience
The University of Richmond
Asst. Director, Programs Richmond, Virginia 2006 - Present

Responsible for planning, developing and administering all aspects of the departments Fitness, Wellness and Intramural programs, operations of the Fitness and Wellness Centers, overseeing the departmental marketing plan, and monitoring both operational and student employment budgets. Supervise a staff that includes a full-time Health Educator, Fitness Coordinator and Intramural Manager. Supervision of part-time staff includes 26 group exercise and fitness instructors, 16 Adjunct professors and instructors, 10 Personal Trainers, 8 Massage Therapists, and 30 student employees. Design curriculum and teach wellness graduation requirements academic classes, implement the departments group exercise programs and fitness instructional programs, manage the universities employee wellness programs, outdoor adventure programs and numerous other fitness and wellness offerings.

The Country Club of Virginia

Personal Trainer/Performance Coach

Richmond, Virginia
2009 - Present

Develop and implement Sport Specific programming for golfers of all ages and skills to promote and enhance functional fitness, mobility, balance and strength. Provide one-on-one and group Personal Training/Fitness sessions tailored to clients specific needs to produce optimum results. Lead trainer for youth certification programs. Create individual programs that are specific to children. Programs are 6 weeks in duration and promote the fundamentals of healthy lifestyle choices, gym etiquette, safety and risk management.

The University of Tennessee

Fitness Coordinator

Knoxville, Tennessee 2004 - 2006

Supervise 65 student employees for the Universities Recreation and Wellness Department. Manage payroll, hire, train, and schedule all department employees. Instrumental in the development and facilitation of departmental marketing campaigns and sales of programs. Administered program improvements through collaborative efforts with national organizations that resulted in numerous students obtaining professional fitness and wellness certifications.

Indiana State University

Athletic and Sport Team Consultant

Terre Haute, Indiana 2000 - 2004

Recruited clients for consultancy participation through informative presentations to Faculty, Staff, Students, Coaches and Trainers throughout the University. Promoted academic, team and personal goals with student athletes through individual and group counseling sessions. Consulted student athletes on performance enhancement and motor learning through applied sport psychology techniques and training in sport performance lab.

United States Navy

Headquarters Operations Administrator

Japan, Spain, Guam, California 1994-1999

Assisted in the administration and direction of academic and logistical training programs for Fleet Aviation Special Operations Training Group Pacific Fleet personnel. Active in administering and participating in Morale, Welfare and Recreational activities for the command and base. Aided Commanding Officer in operational administrative duties and disaster recovery operations with Naval Mobile Construction Forty (NMCB 40) throughout deployments.

Certifications
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) NIRSA Leadership and Management Level I Certification TRX Suspension Systems Trainer AFAA Personal Fitness Trainer ISSA/ISMA Certified Personal Trainer ISSA/ISMA Group Fitness Instructor ISSA/ISMA Weight Management Consultant ISSA/ISMA Sports Nutrition Consultant Teaching Licensure K-12 American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor Prevention Research Institute (PRI) Alcohol and Drug Awareness Instructor USTA Tennis Instructor

Professional Memberships
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Virginia Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (VIRSA) Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Association for the Advancement of Sport Psychology (AASP) Adidas/University of Tennessee Partners in Sport Outstanding Students Honor Society/Kappa Delta Pi Honors Society Indiana Association of Health, Physical Education and Recreation

Awards & Accomplishments

Presidential Citation Award (University of Richmond) Whos Who Award for Academic Achievement Alan C. Rankin Distinguished Senior Award Catherine Wolf Scholarship National Defense Service Medal Good Conduct Service Medal Meritorious Unit Commendation Overseas Service Deployment