STEVEN CHASEY, ESQ.

585-727-5820 ∙ [email protected] ∙ 2554 W 5th Street ∙ Cleveland, OH 44113

EDUCATION

Columbia University New York, NY
Masters, Sports Management, Intercollegiate Athletics Focus – August 2016

 GPA: 3.9 (cumulative).

Albany Law School Albany, NYJuris Doctorate, May 2012

  GPA: 3.0 (cumulative); Albany Law School Sports Law Forum (Founding President).
  Tulane University Mardi Gras Sports Law Invitational Competition Participant.

Bowling Green State University Bowling Green, OHBachelor of Science, Business Administration, May 2009

  GPA: 4.0 (in major); 3.4 (cumulative); Dean’s List: 5 of 8 semesters.
  Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (Vice President) / Undergraduate Student Government (Senator).

EXPERIENCE

Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH
Athletic Department Compliance Specialist, 2017 – Present
  Department oversight for maintaining compliance with NCAA, Horizon League, State and Federal laws, while ensuring institutional control by promoting an atmosphere of compliance.
  Create and present rules education materials for coaches, faculty, staff, student-athletes, and the campus community.
  Research and interpret NCAA, university, state and federal regulations and provide guidance on proper compliance.
  Formulate and present data reports regarding CLERY, Title IX, EADA and Financial Aid for mandated reporting.
  Monitor initial and continuing eligibility along with CARA and recruiting activities for all sports.
  Oversee NLI program, book scholarships, transfers, student-athlete employment, and student assistance fund.
  Investigate and report NCAA rules violations and handle all correspondence with the NCAA regarding violations.
  Plan and teach “CSU Lead” course for freshman student-athletes.
  Assist with facilitating various student-athlete enrichment services provided by athletic department.
  Serve as liaison with admissions, advising, housing, dining services, bookstore, and financial aid.

Columbia University, New York, NY
Athletic Department Compliance Coordinator, 2016 – 2017
  Contributed to oversight of processes and procedures for compliance with NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional rules and regulations and assisted entire staff with NCAA and Ivy League rules compliance.
  Created rules education materials for coaches, staff, student-athletes, boosters, and the campus community.
  Assisted compliance staff with bylaw interpretative questions using LSDBi and other NCAA compliance resources.
  Monitored student-athlete transfer process, CARA logs and activities, student ticket requests, and official visits.
  Assisted in completion of required conference and NCAA reports, waivers, and appeals.
  Assisted with roster management and initial and continuing student-athlete eligibility.
  Revised compliance manuals and materials and actively participated in all compliance educational meetings.

Saint Francis College, Brooklyn, NY
Athletic Compliance Department Assistant, 2015 – 2016
  Assisted both compliance and athletics department on day-to-day tasks and projects to promote athletics objectives.
  Researched and analyzed NCAA, North East Conference, and Institution rules and regulations and assisted the

Director of Compliance on providing guidance to department staff, coaches, student-athletes, and others on interpretations and how to best maintain compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
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  Aided the Compliance Director with department duties including the monitoring of student-athlete NCAA initial and continuing eligibility, academic progress and advising, recruiting, financial aid, updating of squad lists, processing of NCAA compliance paperwork, along with other day to day tasks as needed.
  Provided game day services and support needed to successfully execute various home athletic contests.
  Revised athletic department strategic plan to position department for long-term growth and success.
  Promoted atmosphere of compliance through creation of rules education brochure, updated and revised the

compliance department’s webpage, recruiting policies and procedures handbook, student athlete handbook, student- athlete employment form, and coach’s manual.

Eastern College Athletic Conference, Danbury, CTVolunteer, 2016
  Assisted the Conference through execution of organization wide objectives and projects.
  Revised conference constitution, bylaws, and individual league operating bylaws and procedures.

International Study Abroad Sports Law Program, Florence, ItalySports Law Study Abroad Student, 2010
 Studied professional and amateur sports law, with a focus on various compliance issues.OTHER EXPERIENCE

ACE Insurance, Jersey City, NJClaims Associate, 2014 – 2015

  Handled insurance claims under minimal supervision for clients with commercial general liability insurance policies.
  Analyzed contracts, policies, and claim details to establish coverage positions.
  Negotiated claim settlements and participated in both arbitrations and mediations for effective claim resolution.
  Guided clients, experts, and technical consultants in claim litigation strategy and budgeting.

Sweet Claims Service, New York, NYClaims Associate, 2012 – 2014
 Investigated and gathered flood loss data during field investigations of flooded properties, performed data entry of gathered information, and prepared both preliminary and final reports to be submitted to insurance carriers.

EBSA Sports, New York, NYAgency Intern, 2011

  Assisted in continuous representation of professional athlete clients in both the NFL and NBA.
  Managed athlete community and public relation campaigns while working directly with athletes, teams, and charities.
  Coordinated player workout schedules, prepared expense billing statements, and made player travel arraignments.

Darien Lake Theme Parke and Resort, Darien Center, NYAuditor, 2006-2009
 Performed financial and compliance audits on theme park employees and departments.

Bowling Green State University

Internal Audit Assistant, Audit Department, Bowling Green State University, 2007 – 2008

  Performed financial reconciliations and communicated directly with departmental staff concerning financial issues.
  Created office training manual for university employees on newly created electronic office compliance database.

SKILLS
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and both internet/academic research.
  Experience using NCAA Compliance programs including CAi, LSDBi, RSRO, ACS and NCAA Eligibility Center.
  Sports Management, College Athletics, Higher Education Administration, NCAA Compliance, Academic

Advisement, Business, Legal, Insurance, Risk Management, Compliance and Auditing Services, Sponsorships, Marketing, Event Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Community Relations, Data Entry, Dispute Resolution, Negotiation, Mediation, Fund Raising, Development, Sales, Presentations, Public Speaking.
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