Thomas Gallagher
ThomasP.Gallagher26@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Master of Science, Sport Management
• Graduate Teaching Assistant for Department of Kinesiology
• Sport Management Association President
• WIU Athletics Life Skills Intern
• Graduate Assistant for America Reads Program
Expected May 2014
GPA: 3.66
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
2012
Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology (Physical Education K-12)
• WIU Deans List: Spring 2011
• Sarah Grossinger Foundation Scholarship Recipient 2008-2012
• Teaching Endorsement in Health Education (K-8)
• Association of Physical Educators and Kinesiology (APEK)
• Campus Recreation Advisory Board, Intramural Governing Board, Corbin Hall Government E-Board
McHenry County College, Crystal Lake, IL
• Academic Athlete of the Year 2008
• Captain of the Tennis Team 2007-2008
2008
PROFESSIONAL AND LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
WIU Athletics Graduate Assistant Marketing and Promotions
Macomb, IL
2013-Present
• Co-Chaired 24th Annual Purple & Gold Auction, premiere fundraiser for entire Athletics department
o Over 500 in attendance, $56,000 raised
• Assisted with contract negations to expand radio broadcasts to neighboring Beardstown and Monmouth, IL
• Create and Lead Game Day promotional activities for fans at all WIU Athletic sporting events
• Direct game day setup and operations for Football, M/W Basketball, M/W Soccer and Volleyball
• Public Address announcer for Softball and Baseball
Teaching Assistant for Kinesiology
Macomb, IL
2012-Present
• Manage five undergraduate sections of Badminton, Tennis, and Stress Management & Relaxation courses
• Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and monitor academic progress of all 135 students
• Reflect on best teaching practice through culminating essay and regularly communicate with Department Chair
President of Sport Management Association
Macomb, IL
2012-Present
• Serve as President and oversee actions of four member Executive Board
• Host bi-monthly meetings with 20+ Association members; invite guest speakers to motivate and discuss potential career
opportunities in sport industry
• Plan and organize extensive, weekend trips to major cities and events to enable member networking with professionals in
various sporting fields (Chicago 2012, Illinois State University Sport Management Symposium 2012, Louisville 2013,
Cardinal Stritch 10th Annual Sport Management Symposium in Milwaukee 2013)
Graduate Assistant for America Reads
Macomb, IL
2012
• Recruited undergraduate students to participate as reading tutors within program
• Supervised ten program volunteers and matched them each week with 22 program participants
• Collaborated with fellow graduate assistants and developed more efficient matching system for tutors and participants
Student Teacher at Kinzie Elementary (K-8)
Chicago, IL
2012
• Taught Physical Education for 14 primary and secondary classrooms over 16-week period
• Created and implemented lesson plans for all age and ability groups
• Adapted lessons for students with hearing impairment, limited mobility and cognitive delays; learned job appropriate
American Sign Language
• Assisted with 7th and 8th grade boy’s basketball teams; attended practices and games; District Champions
Thomas Gallagher
ThomasP.Gallagher26@gmail.com
Intern for WIU Athletics Life Skills
Macomb, IL
2011-Present
• Assist with monthly programs and speaking events for 430 WIU student-athletes
• Brainstorm ideas with Program Director for future events and better program management
Student Manager for Sodexo Campus Services
Macomb, IL
2008-2012
• Oversaw preparation, set up, maintenance, and clean up of over 100 catered events on and off campus
• Managed 125 student workers, trained new employees and served on Sodexo hiring committee
Fox River Grove 8th Grade Volleyball
Fox River Grove, IL
• Served as Head Coach; youngest head coach to win a Conference championship
• Planned and facilitated team practice, travel, and competition
2006