Ethan Kelly
Leonardtown
Summary
Results-driven Event Coordinator and Soccer Referee skilled in organizing community events and fostering collaboration. Expertise in enforcing rules and maintaining fairness in high-pressure sports environments. Strong conflict resolution and leadership abilities enhance organizational integrity and professionalism. Committed to effective communication among participants, ensuring respect and clear interactions across all levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer Referee
CASRA
Leonardtown
04.2023 - Current
- Officiated diverse soccer matches across age groups, ensuring adherence to rules and fostering a respectful environment.
- Enforced fair play by addressing unacceptable behavior with disciplinary action, promoting sportsmanship among players.
- Communicated effectively with players and coaches to clarify decisions in a timely manner to maintain a safe and cohesive environment.
- Conducted pre-game inspections of fields, ensuring safety and readiness for optimal play conditions.
- Provided constructive feedback to junior referees during practice matches.
- Attended referee clinics for continuing education opportunities.
- Clarified rules and resolved disputes between coaches, players, and spectators.
- Stopped game to allow treatment or removal of injured players.
- Managed timekeeping duties during games.
- Maintained neat, professional appearance as trusted and fair officiant for soccer games.
- Issued warnings or ejections for unsportsmanlike behavior.
- Checked field for holes, ruts or other hazards to maintain proper playing conditions.
- Researched relevant information related to officiating soccer matches.
- Adapted to various playing conditions, adjusting officiating styles to match game pace.
Volunteer
Self-employeed
Leonardtown
07.2019 - Current
- Trained new volunteers on roles and responsibilities, enhancing team effectiveness.
- Managed logistics for events, ensuring seamless setup of supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance program visibility.
- Organized community events, increasing local awareness and engagement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leonardtown High School
Leonardtown, MD05-2026
Skills
- Game regulations
- Match safety
- Player safety
- Whistle signaling
- Event organization
- Game analysis
- Policy enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Feedback delivery
- Cybersecurity principles
- Team identification
- Match safeties
Timeline
Soccer Referee
CASRA
04.2023 - Current
Volunteer
Self-employeed
07.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Leonardtown High School