Jake Harvanchik

(661) 803-3757 resume@harvhouse.com harvanchik

Education

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science

California State University, Fullerton

May '24

Fullerton, CA

Master of Science, Sports Management

University of Mississippi

May '26

Oxford, MS

Work Experience

Intramural Sports & Sport Clubs Graduate Assistant

University of Mississippi, Campus Recreation

Jul. '24 - Pres.

Oxford, MS

  • Lead comprehensive training sessions for diverse staff groups, including Sport Assistants, Intramural Officials, Supervisors, and Program Assistants, ensuring role-specific competency
  • Leverage WhenToWork to optimize staff scheduling and utilize IMLeagues to coordinate league games
  • Maintain complete oversight of soccer, basketball, volleyball, and floor hcokey via IMLeagues, managing 3-5 distinct leagues per sport including Men's Recreation and Competitive, Women's, CoRec, and Unified divisions
  • Collaborate with fellow Graduate Assistants to design the semester-long intramural sports and tournament calendar, including the strategic integration of staff training dates
  • Contribute to the Campus Recreation Hiring Committee by evaluating a pool of 200+ applicants and interviewing 25+ candidates per semester to maintain optimal staffing levels
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for badminton, men's and women's basketball, cornhole, dodgeball, and bass fishing sport clubs, overseeing travel logistics, ensuring budget compliance, and coordinating club events and tournaments
  • Engineer a streamlined payroll process that condenses two or more hours of manual work into less than 30 minutes
  • Manage the "RECognition Points" leaderboard using WhenToWork custom reports and Google Sheets to gamify performance and incentivize staff shift coverage
  • Direct my officials committee to curate game film from nightly games and lead film review sessions to enhance officials' technical mechanics and rule knowledge
  • Facilitate monthly professional development meetings with eight undergraduate student staff and conduct periodic consultation meetings with assigned sport club officers

Intramural Sports Lead

Cal Sate Fullerton, Associated Students Inc.

Aug. '22 - Jul. '24

Fullerton, CA

  • Coordinated the flag football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball leagues through IMLeagues
  • Scheduled intramural officials and attendants using SubItUp
  • Implemented a new jersey checkout workflow in Fusion by cataloging inventory and training staff on issuing and returning equipment to and from participants
  • Conducted initial candidate interviews, participated in hiring decisions, and led new-hire training for all incoming staff
  • Revised and updated handbooks, sports rules, and policies to drive departmental compliance and operational consistency
  • Leveraged my Responding to Emergencies First Aid/CPR certification to deliver immediate care for injured participants
  • Executed direct marketing and promotional campaigns, including managing informational tabling and developing outreach strategies, to increase program visibility and participation
  • Filed detailed, fact-based incident reports in Connect2 to document injuries, facility issues, and behavioral concerns
  • Led semesterly captains' meetings and facilitated regular all-staff and sport-specific team meetings to ensure consistent departmental communication and policy adherence
  • Created and managed a successful semester-long weekly trivia league pilot program that was well-received by students and incorporated into permanent programming

Ice Hockey Official

LAHOA, USA Hockey (Contract)

Jan. '23 - Jul. '24

Orange County, CA

  • Officiated adult men's, women's, and co-rec leagues alongside Southern California Amateur Hockey Association (SCAHA), California Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA), JV/Varsity high school, and youth travel hockey assignments
  • Officiated multi-game holiday tournaments, skating up to 21 games over extended weekends to sustain event cadence
  • Utilized calm but firm communication and deep rule knowledge to diffuse disputes and maintain player civility

Junior Software Developer

DiD Integration, Inc.

May '23 - Aug. '23

Valencia, CA

  • Programmed a script to convert IBM i RPG (Report Program Generator) routines into modern SQL queries
  • Onboarded a newly hired developer by walking through local environments, deployment tooling, and the company's management practices so they could contribute independently
  • Led focused pairing sessions on Angular patterns, SQL optimization, and code-review etiquette to ground the teammate in core computer science principles

Summer Camp Counselor

California State University, Fullerton

Jun. '22 - Aug. '22

Fullerton, CA

  • Led daily sports and game rotations for 40+ campers, adapting instruction to varying experience levels
  • Managed equipment, hydration breaks, and safety protocols during indoor and outdoor activities
  • Coached campers to reinforce sportsmanship, helping them celebrate wins respectfully and learn from losses
  • Partnered with fellow counselors to design balanced schedules that maximized activity time and inclusive participation

Intramural Sports Official

Cal Sate Fullerton, Associated Students Inc.

Jan. '22 - May '22

Fullerton, CA

  • Officiated flag football, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, and ultimate contests, adapting to school-specific rules
  • Collected and returned participant ID cards before and after each game to uphold eligibility
  • Mentored fellow officials, reinforcing positioning, whistle timing, judgement, and calm communication with participants
  • Closed nightly operations by coordinating jersey laundry, sanitizing equipment, and resetting courts for open-recreation

Junior Software Developer

DiD Integration, Inc.

Jul. '20 - Nov. '21

Valencia, CA

  • Ramped up quickly during my first tenure by learning HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, and Angular
  • Redesigned the subsidiary website from scratch with Tailwind CSS, pairing modern layout systems with SEO and accessibility best practices to improve engagement
  • Built a custom greenhouse inventory application (detailed in projects section)
  • Configured backend services for database retrievals using Apache, Tomcat, REST, and MySQL
  • Participated in teleconferences with agriculture CEOs and directors and produced the meeting minutes

Intramural Sports Supervisor

Oklahoma State University, Department of Wellness

Aug. '19 - March '20

Stillwater, OK

  • Contributed to classroom and on-court/field training clinics, accelerating official growth through real-time verbal feedback and detailed written evaluations
  • Directed nightly program logistics and utilized IMLeagues to verify player eligibility and take player attendance
  • Administered immediate first aid for injuries and utilized Connect2 software to document accidents, incidents, and ejections in compliance with safety protocols
  • Served as the primary on-site authority to de-escalate volatile disputes between teams, employing effective communication to resolve high-stress situations
  • Officiated faculty/staff leagues, demonstrating composure, respect, and unbiased decision-making

Residential Advisor (RA)

Oklahoma State University, Housing and Residential Life

Aug. '19 - March '20

Stillwater, OK

  • Supported 50 residents by coordinating move-ins, leading floor meetings, and mediating roommate conflicts
  • Served on nightly duty rotations and responded to urgent calls from residents and campus police
  • Guided students through sensitive incidents involving drugs or alcohol by de-escalating and sharing campus resources
  • Captured detailed, objective incident reports so professional staff could follow up quickly with residents and families
  • Documented maintenance needs, dorm room checks, conduct concerns, and wellness check-ins in StarRez
  • Planned community activities and organized group walks to campus events to engage residents in campus life

Intramural Sports Official

Oklahoma State University, Department of Wellness

Aug. '18 - Aug. '19

Stillwater, OK

  • Officiated a diverse set of sports including flag football, soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, floor hockey
  • Enforced game integrity and fair play through split-second judgment calls and precise positioning, maintaining control during high-tempo competitive gameplay
  • De-escalated player conflicts by maintaining a professional demeanor and clearly articulating calls to players
  • Collaborated effectively within 2- and 3-person crews, utilizing standard mechanics and non-verbal signals
  • Managed risk and game operations, including pre-game safety inspections, captains' meetings, equipment checks, and immediate injury response protocols

Summer Camp Counselor

Cadence Academy (Sunshine)

June '19 - Aug. '19

Valencia, CA

  • Supervised and mentored a dynamic group of up to 50 elementary-age children, ensuring safety and a positive experience
  • Facilitated educational and recreational field trips, managing logistics in high-traffic venues such as theme parks and zoos
  • Fostered positive camper development by maintaining open communication with parents regarding behavioral progress
  • Designed and executed engaging daily programming, coordinating schedules, meal distribution, and activity transitions to maximize time and camper participation

Organizations

Student Member, Flag Football Editorial Board

NIRSA Championship Series

Aug. '25 - Pres.

Remote

  • Review and revise the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book and Officials’ Manual to provide clear mechanics and consistent interpretations across tournament and intramural settings
  • Collaborate regularly with a 12-member editorial board to craft clinician resources, review rule suggestions, and implement changes to the rules book and officials’ manual
  • Publish the biennial NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book and Officials’ Manual

Region VI Southern California Student Leader

NIRSA

Oct. '23 - Aug. '24

Anaheim, CA

  • Orchestrated the Student LeadOn by shaping the agenda, recruiting presenters, and communicating with the host campus
  • Facilitated monthly strategy briefings with state student leaders to surface campus recreation challenges and present actionable updates to the regional board
  • Partnered with peers across Region VI to exchange engagement ideas that elevated member involvement in conferences, committees, and regional tournaments

Secretary

Southern California Intramural Officials Association (SCIOA)

Oct. '23 - Jul. '24

Anaheim, CA

  • Planned and hosted the annual SCIOA retreat that centered campus conversations on intramural sports and mapped the goals for the upcoming SCIOA Officials Clinic
  • Served as a clinician for the SCIOA Officials Clinic, creating and leading advanced-track flag football and beginner-track basketball in-class and on-field/court sessions
  • Captured comprehensive notes during association meetings and distributed recap emails to member institutions
  • Contributed ideas that advanced professional development topics shared among intramural programs in the region

Accolades

National Basketball Official University of Wisconsin-Madison

Apr. '24

All-Tournament Basketball Official / Alternate Bid University of Mississippi

Mar. '24

National Flag Football Official / All-American

Round Rock, Texas  /  Oklahoma State University

'19, '22 / '23

All-Tournament Flag Football Official / Automatic Bid University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Oct. '23

All-Tournament Flag Football Official / Automatic Bid University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Nov. '22

All-Tournament Flag Football Official / Alternate Bid University of Texas at Austin

Nov. '19

Certifications

Projects

Case Play Database (caseplay.org)

Technologies: SvelteKit, TypeScript, Xata, Vercel

'23

  • Architected a centralized database, converting scattered PDFs and rulebooks into a searchable, cloud-based library
  • Engineered an high performance, minimal latency, and interactive training tool featuring video integration and "hover-to-reveal" functionality, allowing trainers to facilitate active case play review
  • Crowdsourced a growing repository of complex officiating scenarios by implementing user-submission features, fostering a collaborative community for campus recreation professionals to share and vet challenging case plays

Flag Football Play Generator

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, GitHub Pages

'23

  • Developed a responsive training simulator that generates infinite, randomized flag football game scenarios
  • Programmed a training tool for officials to practice penalty enforcements and announcements
  • Codified complex rule sets into a programmable logic engine covering down-and-distance, penalties, and timing nuances
  • Deployed the tool publicly so students can access it anywhere when preparing for upcoming tournaments
  • Translated officiating expertise into an interactive technical solution that reinforces rapid decision making

Football Game Card

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript

'22

  • Engineered a dual-purpose tool that works as both a mobile scoring app and a print-ready document
  • Consolidated rosters, timeout tracking, and disciplinary logs into one polished layout usable on any device or paper size
  • Modernized football record-keeping with a flexible resource that adapts to each crew's preferred workflow

Drag and Drop Greenhouse

Technologies: Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Gridster API

'21

  • Designed a custom drag-n-drop solution for a client's inventory management/location problem
  • Allowed the user to manage hundreds of greenhouses by importing, reordering, and removing pallets on-demand
  • Assisted in the back-end development by interfacing with the REST API and the SQL database

Blockey Hockey

Technologies: Angular, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Java, REST, MySQL, GitHub Pages

'14 - '25

Created with JS, HTML, CSS