Betsy Ruch's Resume
EDUCATION:
Masters Degree in Education – West Chester University
Bachelor of Science – Beaver College (now Arcadia University) – graduated with honors
EMPLOYMENT:
Co-founder and Co-owner – Schuylkill Valley Sporting Goods until 1982
· Participated in day-to-day operation of the business
· Served on Board of Directors
· Supervised printing
· Responsible for defective returns
Attendance Clerk – Phoenixville Area High School
· Created and expanded position of Attendance Clerk
· Served on committee to develop and implement Attendance Policy
· Served on Search Committee for Principal
· Served on Search Committee for Assistant Principal
· Served on Student Assistance Program (SAP) Team, identifying and helping students who have barriers to learning
· Mentored select students
Department Chairman – Bala Cynwyd Junior High School, Lower Merion School District
· Chaired Department of Physical Education
· Instituted interscholastic competition for girls’ sports within the school district
· Coached field hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, and Lacrosse
Instructor – Beaver College (now Arcadia University)
· Taught general physical education
· Coached field hockey and Lacrosse
· Acted as advisor to Pentathlon
· Served as advisor to Judicial Board
Vice President of Production – Times and Seasons – a small import/manufacturing company
· Initiated and directed production schedule
· Arranged shipping schedule
· Facilitated Accounts Receivable
· Sent invoices
· Handled collections
· Participated in shipping when necessary
Customer Relations – Tenpro Corporation – a national manufacturer of aluminium baseball and softball bats
· Handled customer problems and complaints
· Sent call slips
· Charted returns and developed reports
COMMUNITY/RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
President – 3 years - local chapter of Relief Society – largest organization for women in the world
· Oversaw temporal and spiritual welfare of 200 local women
· Directed monthly enrichment activities
· Provided system for compassionate service for those in need
· Advised weekly religious activities
· Administered welfare services
Softball Coach – Phoenixville Youth Babe Ruth League – 15 years
· Coached regular season softball teams in both Major and Minor Leagues
· Assisted with Girls’ Clinic
· Coached All-Star Teams
· Served as Softball Representative to Board
· Reviewed and helped rewrite Softball By-Laws
Troop Committee – Boy Scouts of America – Troop 524
· Kept records of achievements of scouts
· Interviewed scouts during Board of Review
· Served as Merit Badge Counselor
· Accompanied Scouts who were candidates for Eagle to Boy Scout Board of Review