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