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Julia A. Culotta

Monkton

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience as Head Softball Coach at Stevenson University, achieving 127 wins while promoting academic success. Expertise in project management and curriculum design, proficient in tools such as Blackboard and Adobe Captivate. Notable success in developing All-Americans and improving team performance through strategic recruitment and community outreach. Strong background in game day operations, NCAA compliance, and implementing strategic initiatives for collegiate sports programs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Head Softball Coach

Stevenson University MAC Commonwealth
Owings Mills
09.2016 - Current
  • Amassed 127 wins in nine seasons. Recognized by the NFCA for a 100-win career mark in 2023.
  • NFCA Top Academic Team recorded the 5th best GPA for a softball team in Division III athletics.
  • Coached 2 All-Americans, 8 All-Region performers, and over 40 All-MAC honorees.
  • 2021 MAC Commonwealth Coach of the Year.
  • Regional Advisory Committee, 2025.
  • Regional Rules attendee 2024
  • The SU Game Day Committee oversees 29 sports game days, along with MAC Championships and NCAA Championships, such as the Stag Bowl and the Men's Volleyball national championship hosting site.
  • Aided in overseeing S.U. football ticketing.
  • Annually aided in organizing student-athlete Gala, community service, and fundraising events.
  • Served as an assistant to the director of compliance, and on the compliance committee overseeing transfers, interpretations, international students, official visits, and clearance for over 700 student-athletes.
  • Chaired and held National Girls' and Women's Sports Day events.
  • Overall, the softball field, rentals, and club softball.
  • Managed a budget of over $60,000 and planned team events, such as spring break travel.
  • Fundraised annually over $25,000.
  • Recruited over ten incoming freshmen annually and maintained a retention rate of over 90%.
  • Served on the university VP-chaired Student Retention Operations Committee.

Faculty, PHED and Campus Wellness Lead Instructor and Curriculum Designer

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore
06.2011 - 07.2016
  • Acted as a program developer for UMBC’s physical education program and learning management system (LMS). Responsibilities included: creating course material, curriculum and assessments, setting up courses and classes, assigning education to students, training facilitators, facilitating training, creating completion reports, maintaining a learning dashboard (BlackBoard) and solving user problems related to the learning platform.
  • Created e-Learning and traditional learning courses using adult learning principles, instructional design fundamental and authoring/graphics software. Conducted online, synchronous and asynchronous. Researched and adhered to client and student needs based on classroom, facilitating settings, and student learning styles/skills. Moderated wellness classes designed for both university students and staff.
  • Coordinated the planning process and facilitated effective and timely delivery of learning programs using strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Developed and assigned workforce and student competency training. Worked with leadership and Senior Associate Directors to ensure compliance and initiating action plans to address learning gaps.
  • Worked with department administrators, campus representatives and student council representatives to identify training needs.
  • Effectively collaborated and partnered with team members and subject matter experts from various fields in an effort to identify and develop dynamic learning solutions.
  • Managed UMBC student agreements and student activity. Created learning objectives, pre/post test questions and evaluation surveys to assess value of the programs developed.
  • Communicated professionally with subject matter experts (SMEs) and other client-side contacts.
  • Developed curriculum and lesson plans for 10 different wellness and physical education initiatives with technology instruction using varied instructional methodologies for higher education.
  • Developed and implemented a one-hour live training for physical education instructor staff on using YouTube for education.
  • Developed and implemented a forty-minute live remote training for UMBC students and staff about emerging technologies related to searching for online video.

Assistant Coach, Women’s Softball

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore
06.2011 - 07.2016
  • Assisted the Head Women’s Softball Coach with all aspects of operating and coaching an intercollegiate team, including travel, pre and post-season conditioning activities, game day procedures, monitoring academic eligibility, training preparation, player evaluation, and national recruitment of qualified student athletes.
  • Collaborated on the development of team tactics and game analysis, and coordinated with the Head Coach to plan and lead training sessions. Assessed players’ skills, monitored players during competition and training, and provided player evaluations to the Head Coach. Designed, organized, and administered individual and small group training sessions. Coordinated with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to create and manage pre and post-season conditioning and related activities.
  • Coordinated with the Head Coach and Academic Advisor to help student-athletes maintain NCAA and university mandated academic standards. Advised student-athletes on class and schedule choices. Managed the UMBC Women’s Softball recruiting program within NCAA compliance regulations. Planned and maintained regularly scheduled community outreach endeavors and volunteer work.
  • Assessed and developed strategic plans to facilitate team organizational interaction and improvement, oversaw and assessed individual implementation plans and team training, identified individual academic shortfalls, and coordinated and developed a standard cross-organizational process model to support and improve academic performance.
  • Managed the UMBC Women’s Softball recruiting program within NCAA compliance regulations and maintained regular, positive outreach with alumnae, recruits, and family members through the management and maintenance of a stakeholder personnel database.
  • Operated under the greater umbrella of Student Affairs and the Athletic Department to successfully implement compliant team rules and regulations.
  • Spearheaded the ordering, design and physical repair of all team Under Amour uniforms and apparel in compliance to NCAA and university and budgetary standards.
  • Assisted the development, executed, and monitored a master strategy for annual $80K+ budget; ensured the management and effective use of limited funding.
  • Secured the donation of the UMBC Softball Stadium fence, windscreen and warning track. Organized and ran major fundraising events that grossed over $15,000.
  • Ran and marked the UMBC Scholastic Showcase for 5 years raising over $3,000 per year and bringing over 100 student-athletes and their families to campus.
  • Designed and implemented a fundraising training program using the A.D.D.I.E model for instructional design. All teams under UMBC athletic department umbrella used this training program to successfully educate their athletes and created a more efficient and compliant fundraising platform.

Director, Revolution Softball Camps

Revolution Camps at UMBC
Baltimore
08.2011 - 08.2015
  • Coordinated with other coaches and organized, recruited, planned and scheduled an overnight softball camp with over 90 athletes ranging from the 10 to 18 years of age. Worked directly with campus life and resident life to secure use campus dorm facilities.
  • Created and established a camp learning curriculum and program training for both skill work and NCAA compliance regulation, including a 30-minute multi-media recruiting presentation and assessment.
  • Managed a staff of 5 collegiate coaches and 12 student-athlete workers to oversee a large amount of young athletes. Scheduled out 6 sessions per day, including team meals and recruiting sessions.

Assistant Director, UMBC Summer Day Camp

UMBC Recreation
Baltimore
05.2011 - 08.2011
  • Assisted the director in scheduling, overseeing and managing a summer day camp of over 100 youth. Scheduled event and day-to-day functions of 10 separate age groups. Trained and managed a staff of 25 camp counselors.
  • Recruited potential campers and provided excellent customer service to guardians and youth in attendance. Worked directly with The Baltimore Zoo, The National Aquarium in Baltimore and local events service agencies to secure entertainment and event days throughout the entire camp.

Education

Master of Arts - Community Based Education And Leadership

Stevenson University
Stevenson, MD
12-2023

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
Baltimore, MD
01.2010

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
01.2007

High School Diploma -

North Harford High School
Pylesville, MD
01.2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Visio
  • Project
  • Blackboard
  • GradeFirst
  • Adobe Captivate
  • Adobe Connect
  • Adobe PageMaker
  • Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Site Executive
  • Articulate Presenter
  • Articulate QuizMaker
  • Articulate Storyline
  • Articulate Storyline 2
  • LearnShare
  • Audio editing tools
  • Video editing tools
  • ARMS Software
  • RefQuest
  • SideArm Sports

Timeline

Head Softball Coach

Stevenson University MAC Commonwealth
09.2016 - Current

Director, Revolution Softball Camps

Revolution Camps at UMBC
08.2011 - 08.2015

Faculty, PHED and Campus Wellness Lead Instructor and Curriculum Designer

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
06.2011 - 07.2016

Assistant Coach, Women’s Softball

University of Maryland, Baltimore County
06.2011 - 07.2016

Assistant Director, UMBC Summer Day Camp

UMBC Recreation
05.2011 - 08.2011

Master of Arts - Community Based Education And Leadership

Stevenson University

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

Bachelor of Arts - History

University of Tennessee

High School Diploma -

North Harford High School

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