CHRYSTAL DENMARK PORTER
Chrystal@alumni.ohio.edu
EDUCATION
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota ---2003-2007
Ph.D. in Education, Postsecondary and Adult Education specialization
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida ---1999-2001
Ed.S. in Physical Education, Sport Management specialization
Thesis topic: “Teaching Strategies of Sport Management Instructors.”
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico ---1998-1999
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ---1996-1997
Masters in Sports Administration
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ---1993-1996
Bachelor of Science Sport Science, Sport Industry major
Outstanding Graduating Senior
Cum Laude
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ---1993-1996
Bachelor of Science Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication major
Cum Laude
DISSERTATION
“The Collegiate Expectations of Millennial College Students.” This phenomenological qualitative research study examined the collegiate expectations and experiences of three millennial generation college students. The study attempted to address the
following research questions: What does it mean to millennial generation college students when they compare their actual collegiate learning experiences with what they anticipated? The common experience of the participates were highlighted.
Advisor: Dr. Tyjuan Lee
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor ---2008-present
Major: Sport Management
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Instructor ---2008-present
Course: EC Transitions
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Instructor ---2003-2005
Course: Sport Management
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Guest Lecturer ---2003-2005
Course: Leadership, Ethics, and Values in Sport
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Instructor/Teaching Assistant ---2000-2001
Course: Sport Marketing
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Independently designed course curriculum and lectured courses ranging in size from 50-65 students.
TEACHING INTEREST
Foundations in Sport Management, Event Planning, Higher Education Administration, Leadership in Professional Sports, Sport Finance, Adult Learning Theory, Sport Marketing, Sport Sociology, Organizational Leadership, Leadership in Collegiate Sports, Race in Sport, Educational Leadership, Sport Law, Women in Sport, The American College Student, Sport Economics, Sport Ethics, Issues in Higher Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Dean of Sport Science & Fitness Studies/ Chair of Sport Management ---2008-present Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Responsible for supervision, marketing, student recruitment, internship, program development, and student/parent relations in Sport Management, Athletic Training, and Physical Education Teaching Licensing programs. Provides leadership in establishing efforts to support Sport Management re-accreditation.
President/Educational Consultant ---2006-present College Strategies LLC, Aurora, Colorado
Assist prospective college students with establishing strategic plans in applying for college and scholarships. Teach prospective college students skills in interviewing, application presentation, and financial aid negotiation. Coordinate marketing, budget, and advertising efforts.
Assistant Director of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions ---2004-2005 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Evaluated applications for admissions. Recruited prospective students by attending local and state college fairs. Developed and arranged the production of recruitment material. Implemented recruitment activities for high school scholars program. Coordinated quarterly open house events.
Interim Director of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions ---2004 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Developed and arranged recruitment material for open house events, newspaper advertisements, and individual mailing pieces. Evaluated teacher certification applicant transcripts to determine admission status. Recruiting prospective students with individual and group meetings.
Assistant Director of Freshman Admission ---2003-2004 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Corresponded with 250-300 applicants about admission decisions and financial aid results. Restructured e-recruitment efforts by creating an electronic newsletter, identifying online open house models, and reformatting online prospect inquiry forms. Synchronized faculty involvement for undergraduate recruitment events. Created an internal marketing campaign to increase admission brand awareness across the campus.
Freshman Admission Counselor ---2002-2003 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Strengthened recruitment efforts for minority and disadvantage students. Recruited prospective students by attending local and national college fairs. Co-coordinated the April Illinois College Exposition attended by 153 colleges and 30 area high schools.
Freshman Admission Counselor ---2001-2002 Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Assigned admission decisions for freshmen and transfer applicants.
Research Assistant ---1999-2001 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Provided administrative assistance to the Sport Management Program Director.
Research Intern ---1998 The Bonham Group, Denver, Colorado
Provided administrative assistance to the Director of Sport Marketing.
Awards Intern ---1997 The Women’s Sports Foundation, East Meadow, New York Assisted with the annual awards dinner preparation.
Sales Associate ---1995-1996 Denver Nuggets/Colorado Avalanche, Denver, Colorado
Contacted local small business to purchase season ticket packages.
Sales Intern ---1994 Denver Nuggets, Denver, Colorado
Assisted season ticket holders with purchases.
Athletic Department Marketing Intern ---1993-1995 Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Provided administrative assistance to the Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing.
PRESENTATIONS
Web 2.0 for Librarians. Presented for the NOBLE Collections Management Group, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2009.
It’s Possible. Presented at Accepted Students Day, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2009.
Web 2.0 for Educators. Presented for The Center of Teaching Excellence, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2009.
Athletics & Academics. Presented at CHAMPS Student Life Skills Student Welcome, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2008.
Retaining Our Students. Presented at the Wiley College Faculty Institute, Longview, TX, 2007.
College Strategies. Presented at Building Leadership in the African-American Community for Kids Conference, Aurora, CO, 2006.
Search Strategies and Tools for Jobs, Internships, & Graduate School. Presented at North Central College, Naperville, IL, 2005.
Sport Management Programs: How Are We Doing. Presented at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education National Conference, Amelia Island, FL, 2001.
Sport Management Programs: Bridging the Gap. Presented a the American Alliance in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Southern District Conference, Birmingham, AL, 2001.
African-American Women in Sport: When Will Her Place Be Recognized? Presented at the Florida State University Physical Education and Sport Administration Annual Sport Management Conference, Tallahassee, FL, 2000.
Preparing Sport Managers. Presented at the Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2000.
Sports: A Positive Approach to Working With Females. Presented at the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice National Conference, Dallas, TX, 1999.
ACADEMIC COURSE PRESENTATIONS
Ethical Dilemmas. Presented for the North Central College undergraduate theory course “Leadership, Ethics & Values in Sport”, November, 2004.
Race and Sport. Presented for the North Central College graduate theory course “Race, Ethnicity, and the American Experience”, July, 2004.
Ethics & Sport. Presented for the North Central College undergraduate theory course “Leadership, Ethics & Values in Sport”, November, 2003.
Black Women in Sport. Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Race & Ethnicity in Sport”, June, 2001.
Finding a Job in Professional Sports. Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Foundation in Sport”, November 2000.
Black Women in Sport. Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Race and Ethnicity in Sport”, June 2000.
So You Want to Work in Professional Sports? Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Foundation in Sport”, November 1999.
PUBLICATIONS
Porter, C. D. (2008). The Sport Enterprise: A Student’s Perspective. College Strategies Books, Longview, TX.
Porter, C. D. (2007). Collegiate Expectations: Teaching Millennial Students. College Strategies Books, Longview, TX.
Porter, C.D. (2007). The Collegiate Expectations of Millennial College Students (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University, 2007).
Porter, C. D. (2002). [Review of Beyond the Cheers: Race as Spectacle in College Sport]. The Journal of the National Academic Advising Association, 21(1 & 2).
Denmark, C. (2000). [Review of Nike As A Goddess: The History of Women in Sport]. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 9(2).
MEDIA APPEARANCES
The Money Show. WGN Radio 720 AM, August 2007.
The Money Show. WGN Radio 720 AM, February 2007.
The John Williams Show. WGN Radio 720 AM, December 2006.
MEMBERSHIPS
Higher Education Consultant Association, Member ---2006-present
National Academic Advisors Association, Member ---2002-present
International Positive Psychology Association, Member ---2008-present
Mortar Board National Honor Society, Alumni Member ---2008-present
Chrystal@alumni.ohio.edu
EDUCATION
Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota ---2003-2007
Ph.D. in Education, Postsecondary and Adult Education specialization
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida ---1999-2001
Ed.S. in Physical Education, Sport Management specialization
Thesis topic: “Teaching Strategies of Sport Management Instructors.”
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico ---1998-1999
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ---1996-1997
Masters in Sports Administration
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ---1993-1996
Bachelor of Science Sport Science, Sport Industry major
Outstanding Graduating Senior
Cum Laude
Ohio University, Athens, Ohio ---1993-1996
Bachelor of Science Interpersonal Communication, Organizational Communication major
Cum Laude
DISSERTATION
“The Collegiate Expectations of Millennial College Students.” This phenomenological qualitative research study examined the collegiate expectations and experiences of three millennial generation college students. The study attempted to address the
following research questions: What does it mean to millennial generation college students when they compare their actual collegiate learning experiences with what they anticipated? The common experience of the participates were highlighted.
Advisor: Dr. Tyjuan Lee
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Assistant Professor ---2008-present
Major: Sport Management
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Instructor ---2008-present
Course: EC Transitions
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Instructor ---2003-2005
Course: Sport Management
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Guest Lecturer ---2003-2005
Course: Leadership, Ethics, and Values in Sport
North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Instructor/Teaching Assistant ---2000-2001
Course: Sport Marketing
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
Independently designed course curriculum and lectured courses ranging in size from 50-65 students.
TEACHING INTEREST
Foundations in Sport Management, Event Planning, Higher Education Administration, Leadership in Professional Sports, Sport Finance, Adult Learning Theory, Sport Marketing, Sport Sociology, Organizational Leadership, Leadership in Collegiate Sports, Race in Sport, Educational Leadership, Sport Law, Women in Sport, The American College Student, Sport Economics, Sport Ethics, Issues in Higher Education
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Assistant Dean of Sport Science & Fitness Studies/ Chair of Sport Management ---2008-present Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts
Responsible for supervision, marketing, student recruitment, internship, program development, and student/parent relations in Sport Management, Athletic Training, and Physical Education Teaching Licensing programs. Provides leadership in establishing efforts to support Sport Management re-accreditation.
President/Educational Consultant ---2006-present College Strategies LLC, Aurora, Colorado
Assist prospective college students with establishing strategic plans in applying for college and scholarships. Teach prospective college students skills in interviewing, application presentation, and financial aid negotiation. Coordinate marketing, budget, and advertising efforts.
Assistant Director of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions ---2004-2005 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Evaluated applications for admissions. Recruited prospective students by attending local and state college fairs. Developed and arranged the production of recruitment material. Implemented recruitment activities for high school scholars program. Coordinated quarterly open house events.
Interim Director of Graduate and Continuing Education Admissions ---2004 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Developed and arranged recruitment material for open house events, newspaper advertisements, and individual mailing pieces. Evaluated teacher certification applicant transcripts to determine admission status. Recruiting prospective students with individual and group meetings.
Assistant Director of Freshman Admission ---2003-2004 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Corresponded with 250-300 applicants about admission decisions and financial aid results. Restructured e-recruitment efforts by creating an electronic newsletter, identifying online open house models, and reformatting online prospect inquiry forms. Synchronized faculty involvement for undergraduate recruitment events. Created an internal marketing campaign to increase admission brand awareness across the campus.
Freshman Admission Counselor ---2002-2003 North Central College, Naperville, Illinois
Strengthened recruitment efforts for minority and disadvantage students. Recruited prospective students by attending local and national college fairs. Co-coordinated the April Illinois College Exposition attended by 153 colleges and 30 area high schools.
Freshman Admission Counselor ---2001-2002 Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois
Assigned admission decisions for freshmen and transfer applicants.
Research Assistant ---1999-2001 Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
Provided administrative assistance to the Sport Management Program Director.
Research Intern ---1998 The Bonham Group, Denver, Colorado
Provided administrative assistance to the Director of Sport Marketing.
Awards Intern ---1997 The Women’s Sports Foundation, East Meadow, New York Assisted with the annual awards dinner preparation.
Sales Associate ---1995-1996 Denver Nuggets/Colorado Avalanche, Denver, Colorado
Contacted local small business to purchase season ticket packages.
Sales Intern ---1994 Denver Nuggets, Denver, Colorado
Assisted season ticket holders with purchases.
Athletic Department Marketing Intern ---1993-1995 Ohio University, Athens, Ohio Provided administrative assistance to the Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing.
PRESENTATIONS
Web 2.0 for Librarians. Presented for the NOBLE Collections Management Group, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2009.
It’s Possible. Presented at Accepted Students Day, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2009.
Web 2.0 for Educators. Presented for The Center of Teaching Excellence, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2009.
Athletics & Academics. Presented at CHAMPS Student Life Skills Student Welcome, Endicott College, Beverly, MA, 2008.
Retaining Our Students. Presented at the Wiley College Faculty Institute, Longview, TX, 2007.
College Strategies. Presented at Building Leadership in the African-American Community for Kids Conference, Aurora, CO, 2006.
Search Strategies and Tools for Jobs, Internships, & Graduate School. Presented at North Central College, Naperville, IL, 2005.
Sport Management Programs: How Are We Doing. Presented at the National Association for Physical Education in Higher Education National Conference, Amelia Island, FL, 2001.
Sport Management Programs: Bridging the Gap. Presented a the American Alliance in Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Southern District Conference, Birmingham, AL, 2001.
African-American Women in Sport: When Will Her Place Be Recognized? Presented at the Florida State University Physical Education and Sport Administration Annual Sport Management Conference, Tallahassee, FL, 2000.
Preparing Sport Managers. Presented at the Florida Alliance of Health, Physical Recreation, and Dance Annual Conference, Orlando, FL, 2000.
Sports: A Positive Approach to Working With Females. Presented at the National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice National Conference, Dallas, TX, 1999.
ACADEMIC COURSE PRESENTATIONS
Ethical Dilemmas. Presented for the North Central College undergraduate theory course “Leadership, Ethics & Values in Sport”, November, 2004.
Race and Sport. Presented for the North Central College graduate theory course “Race, Ethnicity, and the American Experience”, July, 2004.
Ethics & Sport. Presented for the North Central College undergraduate theory course “Leadership, Ethics & Values in Sport”, November, 2003.
Black Women in Sport. Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Race & Ethnicity in Sport”, June, 2001.
Finding a Job in Professional Sports. Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Foundation in Sport”, November 2000.
Black Women in Sport. Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Race and Ethnicity in Sport”, June 2000.
So You Want to Work in Professional Sports? Presented for the Florida State University graduate theory course “Foundation in Sport”, November 1999.
PUBLICATIONS
Porter, C. D. (2008). The Sport Enterprise: A Student’s Perspective. College Strategies Books, Longview, TX.
Porter, C. D. (2007). Collegiate Expectations: Teaching Millennial Students. College Strategies Books, Longview, TX.
Porter, C.D. (2007). The Collegiate Expectations of Millennial College Students (Doctoral dissertation, Capella University, 2007).
Porter, C. D. (2002). [Review of Beyond the Cheers: Race as Spectacle in College Sport]. The Journal of the National Academic Advising Association, 21(1 & 2).
Denmark, C. (2000). [Review of Nike As A Goddess: The History of Women in Sport]. Women in Sport & Physical Activity Journal, 9(2).
MEDIA APPEARANCES
The Money Show. WGN Radio 720 AM, August 2007.
The Money Show. WGN Radio 720 AM, February 2007.
The John Williams Show. WGN Radio 720 AM, December 2006.
MEMBERSHIPS
Higher Education Consultant Association, Member ---2006-present
National Academic Advisors Association, Member ---2002-present
International Positive Psychology Association, Member ---2008-present
Mortar Board National Honor Society, Alumni Member ---2008-present