Gary M. Bernstein 2500 Broadmeade Road Louisville, Kentucky 40205 Work: 502-852-5039 Cell: 757-667-0293 Email: gary.bernstein@louisville.edu Career Highlights Specialist in Fundraising, Development, & Fiscal Management. Over a decade of progressive executive level and organizational leadership with a demonstrated track record of excellence. Over twenty-nine years of demonstrated experience working in the nonprofit sector. Strong advisory and leadership skills with a philosophy and style that encourages creativity, growth, collaboration, problem solving, open communication, and accountability. A proven and successful record of developing collaborative efforts and partnerships with colleagues and community organizations. A passionate and dynamic University instructor, Internship coordinator and undergraduate program coordinator that brings three decades of practical, hands-on experiences to his students. Successfully planned, designed and implemented numerous construction and building projects. Ability to serve the University, department, sport profession and community. A background with a demonstrated commitment to social justice and diversity. Compelling verbal and written communication skills and the ability to passionately articulate the essence of the cause. Energetic and dynamic speaker, author, consultant and executive coach. Education M.S., North Texas State University Denton, Texas, 1983 Major: Sport Administration Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Business B.S., Slippery Rock State College Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, 1977 Major: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation Associate of Science, Nassau Community College Garden City, New York, 1975 Major: Health, Physical Education, and Recreation 1
Professional Positions Academic Instructor, Undergraduate Program Coordinator & Internship Coordinator, Sport Administration, University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky (July 2011 present) Lecturer, Sport Management, Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia (July 2008 June 2011) Adjunct Faculty, Sport Administration, University of Louisville Louisville, Kentucky (January 2007 - May 2008) Graduate Teaching Assistantship, North Texas State University Denton, Texas (September 1979 - May 1983) Professional President/Consultant, The Bernstein Group and Associates Louisville, Kentucky (June 2008 - Present) Senior Consultant, The Covenant Group Louisville, Kentucky (October 2006- present) Executive Director, Jewish Community Center of Louisville, Albuquerque & Jewish Community Center of the North Shore (April 1992 - October 2006) Associate Executive Director, Jewish Community Center of Omaha Omaha, Nebraska (September 1986 - April 1992) Health and Physical Education Director, Jewish Community Center of Dallas Dallas, Texas (December 1980 - September 1986) Health and Physical Education Specialist, Jewish Community Center of New Orleans New Orleans, Louisiana (October 1977 - September 1979) 2
Teaching Experience University of Louisville SPAD 281, PRINCIPLES of SPORT ADMINISTRATION SPAD 284, ISSUES AND ETHICS IN SPORT SPAD 401, CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION SPAD 402, INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (Internship Coordinator) SPAD 405, SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT SPAD 490, SENIOR SEMINAR SPAD 525, SPORT EVENT MANAGEMENT SPAD 536, SPORT ADMINISTRATION IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SPAD 605, SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT (graduate) SPAD 684, CURRENT TRENDS IN SPORTS (graduate) SPAD 692, INTERNSHIP IN SPORT ADMINISTRATION (graduate) Old Dominion University SMGT 214, INTRODUCTION TO SPORT MANAGEMENT SMGT 305, SPORT ADMINISTRATIVE THEORY SMGT 315, SPORT MEDIA /PUBLIC RELATIONS SMGT 368, INTERNSHIP/SPORT MANAGEMENT (Internship Coordinator) SMGT 369, PRACTICUM IN PE-REC-ATHLETICS SMGT 450W, ETHICS AND MORALITY IN SPORT (Writing Intensive class) SMGT 452, SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT SMGT 453, EVENT MANAGEMENT & SPORT SPONSORSHIP SMGT 652, SPORT FACILITY MANAGEMENT (GRADUATE LEVEL) Non-Credit Instruction Guest Lecture, Tidewater Community College Norfolk, Virginia (September 2010) Guest Lecture, Tidewater Community College Norfolk, Virginia (February 2010) Awards and Honors Most Inspiring Faculty Award (Darden College of Education) Old Dominion University (May 2011) Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University Division of Student Affairs Old Dominion University (May 2011) Most Inspiring Faculty Award (University & College) Old Dominion University (May 2010) Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University Division of Student Affairs Old Dominion University (January 2010) 3
The Ruth Harrell Favorite Professor's Award, Delta Sigma Lambda Sorority Old Dominion University (January 2009 - May 2009) Shining Star Award, Old Dominion University Division of Student Affairs Old Dominion University (March 2009) Red and Black Academic Excellence University of Louisville (May 2008) Published Works Textbook Working title: Bernstein, Gary. (2012) Sports Administration & Leisure Studies in Non Profit Organizations, Publisher: Human Kinetics Periodicals 1. Bernstein, G. (2012). In Chris Ballard (Ed.), Business of Sport in Nonprofit Organizations (vol. 7 no.2, pp. 8). ONSITE fitness: Fitness & Aquatics for Nonprofits. 2. Bernstein, G. (2010). In Carol Lichti (Ed.), A Plan of action for your new job as CEO (31st ed., vol. 16, pp. 41). The Hampton Roads Business Journal: Inside Business. 3. Bernstein, G. (2010). In Carol Lichti (Ed.), Don't Overlook the Potential for Planned Giving (31st ed., vol. 16, pp. 31). The Hampton Roads Business Journal: Inside Business. 4. Bernstein, G. (2010). In Carol Lichti (Ed.), Finding the right fit for Executive Director job (21st ed., vol. 16, pp. 36). Norfolk, Virginia: Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal. www.inside.business@insidebiz.com 5. Bernstein, G. (2010). In Carol Lichti (Ed.), Navigating a Successful Executive Search (19th ed., vol. 16, pp. 28). Norfolk, Virginia: Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal. www.inside.business@insidebiz.com 6. Bernstein, G. (2010). In Carol Lichti (Ed.), Is Your Agency Ready for a Fundraising Campaign? (15th ed., vol. 16, pp. 30). Norfolk, Virginia: Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal. www.inside.business@insidebiz.com 4
7. Bernstein, G. (2010). In Carol Lichti (Ed.), It May be Time for a Complete Turnaround (8th ed., vol. 16, pp. 32). Norfolk, Virginia: Inside Business: The Hampton Roads Business Journal. www.inside.business@insidebiz.com Other 1. Bernstein, G. (2011). Distance Learning Course Developer: Sport Facility Management 652. Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia 2. Bernstein, G. (2009). In Jill Muehreke (Ed.), From the Brink of Disaster: Five Steps to a Healthy Organization (Number 2 ed., vol. Volume 27, pp. 22-23). Canton, Michigan: Non Profit World Magazine. www.snpo.org Presentations Given Service 1. Bernstein, G. (Presenter), USCAA Convention, "Facility Management," USCAA, Williamsburg Marriott. Williamsburg, Virginia (June 2009) 2. Bernstein, G., (Presenter) Fundraising Conference Seminar, "Managing Capital Campaigns." Cincinnati, Ohio (2008) 3. Bernstein, G., (Presenter) "Navigating through troubled waters," Center for Non-Profit Excellence, Louisville, Kentucky (2007) Department Service Committee Member, Organizational Effectiveness Ad-hoc Committee University of Louisville, (January 2012-present) Committee Member, Graduate Program Review Committee University of Louisville, (September 2011-present) Search Committee Member, Recreation Tourism Studies Tenured Faculty Position Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia (November 2008 - Present) Search Committee Member, Recreation Sports Intramural/Extramural Assistant Director Old Dominion University Norfolk, Virginia (May 2010 - July 2010) College of Education Service Internship Coordinator, Sport Administration program University of Louisville, (August 2011-present) 5
Committee Member, Program & Budget Committee University of Louisville, (November 2011-present) Committee Member, Curriculum Committee University of Louisville, (August 2011-present) Committee Member, Sarah E. Armstrong Scholarship Committee Old Dominion University (April 2009 - Present) Committee Chair, Perry Library /Department Acquisitions Old Dominion University (August 2008 - January 2010) Committee Chair, Faculty Governance Evaluation Committee Old Dominion University (January 2009 - May 2010) University Service Committee Member, University Curriculum Committee University of Louisville, (January 2012-present) Committee Chair, University of Louisville Cares Campaign University of Louisville (October 2011-present) Committee Chair, Faculty Senate: Nominations & Elections Committee "H" Old Dominion University (September 2010 May 2011) Committee Member, Faculty Senate: Graduate Appeals Committee Old Dominion University (September 2009 May 2011) Faculty Senator, University Faculty Senate Old Dominion University (May 2009 May 2011) Faculty Advisor, Institute of Jewish Studies and Interfaith Understanding Old Dominion University (March 2009 May 2011) Faculty Advisor, Sports Management Student Association Old Dominion University (January 2009-May 2011) Professional Service Committee member, 2013 Coalition of Urban and Metropolitans Universities Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky (April 2012-present) 6
Consulting Editorial Board Member & Featured Contributor, ONSITE Fitness Rancho Mirage, California (May 2012-present) Manuscript External Reviewer, Jones & Bartlett Publishers Burlington, Massachusetts (January 2012-present) Officer, Secretary, Association of Fundraising Professionals Louisville, Kentucky (2005-2008) Board Member and Fund Development Committee Chair, Blue Ridge Institute Conference for Southern Community Executives (2005-2008) Board Member, Louisville Metro United Way Council of Agency Executives Louisville, Kentucky (2004-2006) Officer, Treasurer, Albuquerque Convention & Visitors Bureau Albuquerque, New Mexico (2001-2003) Officer, Treasurer, Heart Hospital of Albuquerque Albuquerque, New Mexico (2001-2003) Board Member, Wells Fargo Bank Albuquerque, New Mexico (2001-2003) Committee Chair, Association of Fundraising Professionals-New Mexico Chapter Albuquerque, New Mexico (2000-2003) Board Member, Jewish Community Centers Association Continental Governing Board New York, New York (1993-1996) Nonprofit, Center for Women and Families Louisville, Kentucky (May 2012-present) Nonprofit, Providence High School Clarksville, Indiana (January 2012- present) Academic, Old Dominion University College of Education Library Sciences Department Norfolk, Virginia (July 2010 May 2011) Nonprofit, Young Audiences: Arts for Living Virginia Norfolk, Virginia (April 2010 -August 2010) Nonprofit, Staten Island Jewish Community Center Staten Island, New York (November 2007-July 2010) 7
Nonprofit, Wellspring Louisville, Kentucky (January 2008-June 2008) Nonprofit, Neighborhood House Louisville, Kentucky (October 2007-April 2008) Professional Memberships Member, International Association of Venue Managers (February 2010 - Present) Member, North American Society for Sport Management (March 2009 - Present) Member, Virginia Association for Health Physical Education Recreation & Dance (February 2010 July 2011) 8