1. J. Luke Popovich
3331 Trautman Street ▪ Munhall, PA 15120 ▪ (412) 606-3304 ▪ LPopovich@yahoo.com
 Highly competent youth advisor with a deep understanding of issues faced by today’s collegians.
 Excellent communication skills and ability to cultivate relationships with youths, families and communities.
 Proven abilities to enhance lives through listening and communication of concerns from a variety of areas.
 Formulated and executed various presentations involving career goals, academics and recruiting.
 Detail oriented, strong work ethic and understanding of the importance of organization.
 Demonstrated track record of both academic and career advising of young adults, as well as college
student-athletes.
2013 – 2014 California University of Pennsylvania California, PA
 MS Sports Management – Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
 Completed degree with 4.0 GPA.
 Focused interest on Intercollegiate Administration, Compliance and Title IX
1997 – 2001 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
 BA History, BA Sociology; Double Major
 Focused education on development of metropolitan areas in the United States and the relationship of
groups and city development.
2009 – Present United States Department of Labor –Pittsburgh Job Corps Pittsburgh, PA
Community College of Allegheny County South Campus
College Education Program (CEP) Counselor
 Provide academic and career counseling to Pittsburgh Job Corps students enrolled at the Community
College of Allegheny County.
 Monitor academic progress and work with CCAC staff toward goals of degree completion.
 Assist students with choosing majors, scheduling classes, goal planning, and creating degree plans.
 Track and evaluate student achievement through various computer programs for a caseload ranging
from 75-100 students.
 Conduct degree audits and prepared students for graduation.
 Aid students in acquiring tutorial or other services at CCAC South.
 Facilitate recruiting/admissions meetings with prospective students and family members.
 Create presentations for current students to learn about the various departments at CCAC South.
2014 – Present Point Park University Pittsburgh, PA
Game Day Worker
 Control of Men’s and Women’s official scoreboard.
 Work with Officials to ensure proper rules, score, timekeeping, etc.
 Work with other game day staff for a complete game day experience.
2014 – 2016 Community College of Allegheny County South Campus West Mifflin, PA
Head Coach, Women’s Basketball
 Build successful Women's Basketball program through recruiting, coaching, motivating and planning.
 Scheduled, planned and directed practices and student-athlete development.
 Build an environment of want, desire and encouragement.
 Advise and monitor student athlete academic progress and success.
 Recruit prospective student-athletes from local high schools and transfers from other institutions.
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Employment History

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2011 – 2014 Community College of Allegheny County – South Campus West Mifflin, PA
Athletic Events Coordinator
 Assist athletic department and student-athletes with various services ranging from score keeping,
driving team vans and academic advisement.
 Official scoreboard operator for Point Park University and CCAC South home basketball games.
 Key contributor to youth baseball camp planning and implementation.
2007- 2009 Abraxas Youth and Family Services Pittsburgh, PA
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
 Evaluate behavioral and emotional problems through interactions with clients, family, probation
officers, judges and other correctional personal.
 Prepare youths ages 15-20 for return into community, life skills and addiction preparation.
 Perform Individual and Group Counseling with an emphasis on addiction.
 Maintain records of specified areas of service including drug and alcohol services, clinical HIV/AIDS,
family and referral agency contacts, etc.
2015 – Present Thomas Jefferson – Tri State Baseball League Jefferson Hills, PA
Head Coach
 Work with players to develop through instruction and guidance.
 All game day operations including lineups, game decisions, field preparations and maintenance.
 Create great relationships with parents, coaches and umpires.
 1st place finish during regular season; runner up in post season tournament.
2014 – Present Thomas Jefferson High School Baseball Jefferson Hills, PA
Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach
 Implementation of various baseball drills and lessons.
 Supervise and monitor progress of current and future varsity players.
 Responsible for guiding, organizing, training, leading, building team spirit, and instilling
sportsmanship.
2011 –2012 White Oak American Legion Baseball White Oak, PA
Head Coach/Team Manager
 Created team through fundraising and community relationships.
 Responsible for all paperwork, insurance, ordering, field quality, website and finances.
 Accountable for game and non-game baseball decisions.
2006 – 2008 Community College of Allegheny County South Campus Baseball West Mifflin, PA
Assistant Baseball Coach
 Implementation of various baseball drills and lessons.
 Recruitment of prospective players from local high schools and college transfers.
 Part of the 2006 WPCC State Championship Team.
2003 –2008, 2010 Lincoln Place American Legion Baseball Pittsburgh, PA
Baseball Coach and Business Manager
 Scheduled, controlled, and directed baseball activities and field quality.
 Responsible for all paperwork, finances and fundraising.
 Created and maintained team website.
Volunteer History