JIM BAZLUKI
EDUCATION:East Carolina University, Greenville NC
B.S. – Physical Education (1990)
K-12 NC Teacher Certification
Athletic Training Education Program (LAT-ATC)
M.A.Ed. – Health Education and Promotion (1993)
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
70 + hours towards doctorial degree in Adult Education & Leadership
WORK EXPERIENCE:
July 2011 to Carolinas Medical Center – Northeast, Concord, NC
PresentCertified athletic trainer in the sports medicine/special events department providing medical coverage and supervision to a local high school and community events as assigned. Responsibilities include the prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries as well as health education, nutrition, fitness, budgeting, facility management, clinical instruction and community relations.AHA - CPR & First Aid Instructor for the community. Clinical Instructor for UNCC student interns. Successfully lead Northwest Cabarrus High School to the first ever national “Safe Sports School Award” in 2014 & 2017.
Jan 2016 toUniversity of North Carolina Charlotte, Charlotte NC
PresentAdjunct Faculty member teaching several courses in the department of Kinesiology
within the Athletic Training Major. Classes have included Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs and Introduction to Rehabilitation.
July 2006 toModern Woodmen of America, Cary, NC
Dec. 2011Developed comprehensive financial plans for clients and families including cash flow management, debt reduction, insurance and investment plans, and long term plans including retirement. NC licensed Health/Life insurance agent.
July 2003 toWake County Public Schools, Cary, NC
June 2006Directed the sports medicine program including staffing, budget, facilities and education of student assistants.Provided medical coverage for over 34 teams.Revised sports medicine curriculum.Increased enrollment in educational courses.Increased collaboration with other allied health staff and courses.Supervised and evaluated 2 junior staff. Created campus wide Emergency Actions plans and training sessions for staff and faculty.Wrote several successful small grants.Awarded the NCATA Secondary School Athletic Trainer of the Year for 2005. Successfully worked with county leadership to increase extra duty compensation over 200% and working conditions for athletic trainers system-wide.Served as Wellness Coordinator for the campus.
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July 2002 toDurham County Public Schools, Durham, NC
June 2003Directed the sports medicine program including staffing, budget, facilities and education of 1full time and 6 student assistants. Evaluated program and made recommendations for improvement which were adopted and implemented doubling the medical staff and increasing the level of care for student athletes.
July 1993 toEast Carolina University, Greenville, NC
June 2001Lecturer in the Department of Health Education & Promotion with responsibilities in health education classes. Directed the First Aid Program and managed 10 graduate assistants. Assistant Athletic Trainer with responsibilities in the prevention, recognition, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries for a Division I intercollegiate athletic program. Coordinated the ECU Drug Testing and Education Program. Assisted in the upkeep of the facilities and served as the state licensed spa and pool operator for the division. Mentored 20 undergraduate and 6 graduate students as well as junior faculty members and staff.Awarded the 1997 NCATA University Athletic Trainer of the Year.
ADDITIONAL
EXPERIENCES:
Nov. 2011 to3JMG Entertainment, LLC Kannapolis NC
December 2012Vice President of Operations. Responsibilities include community relations, vendor
and service contracts, special events planning, and facility management. Assists with revenue management, payroll, human resources, and client relations.Managed 8-12 employees.
Feb. 2008 toJMK Hospitality, Inc., Cary, NC
Nov. 2011President/Principal.Developed a start-up hotel ownership group. Responsibilities in implementation of the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and provide direction and leadership toward the achievement of the company’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives. Developed initial budgets and business plans.Worked towards securing capital and operating funding sources.
Fall 2006 toCary High School Imp Club, Cary, NC
Spring 2008Imp Club President overseeing all aspect of the organization including recruitment, budgeting, fundraising, and special projects for the largest high school in County. Increased parental and community involvement in organization. Increased revenue by 30% in the two of the largest activities.Revised website design and increased lines of communication with membership. Increased volunteerism within the membership.Created new in-game promotional activities increasing sponsorship opportunities and visibility with event attendees.
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North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association
Executive Council: VP –’13 to ‘15;VP 05-07; Secretary 16 - pres, 02 –05: 98 –00; Treasurer 96-98; Co-Chair of Professional Development Committee (2016 to present); Strategic Planning Committee Chair ’14-present; Public Relations Chair ’12- ‘14; Former By-Laws Committee Chairman; Former Licensure Task Force Member; Former Scholarship Committee Chair; Former Governmental Affairs Committee Chair; Meeting planner & coordinator.
PUBLICATIONSPublished over 15 articles for publications in local, state, and national publications
PRESENTATIONS on the topics of rehabilitation, lightning, muscular dystrophy summer camps, safety, athletic training, and clinical education experiences.Presented over80+professional presentations on a variety of topics related to athletic training, sports medicine, safety, education, career planning, training techniques, and others.
AWARDS &NATA – Athletic Training Service Award – Presented by the NATA
HONORSNational Meeting in Houston, TX on June 28, 2017.
MAATA – Service Award – Presented the MAATA Athletic Trainer Service
Award at the 2016 MAATA Spring Symposium in Virginia Beach, VA.
NCATA – Hall of Fame – 21st Inductee into the North Carolina Athletic Trainers
Hall of Fame, Presented March 8, 2014 in Wilmington, NC. (Youngest ever inducted)
Sports Hall of Fame – Charlotte Catholic High School Sports Hall of Fame
inductee – Fall 2010
“Athletic Trainer of the Year” – North Carolina Athletic Trainers Association for College in 1997; Secondary Schools 2005; Educator of the Year 2017.(Only 3-time winner in different categories)
Citation of Merit from the National Conference of Christians and Jews for significant contributions to good human relations in Charlotte-Mecklenburg, February 19, 1986.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Charlotte Catholic High School Alumni Association –Board of Directors. Assists in planning and implementation of community involvement and fund raising
Muscular Dystrophy Association – Former Activities Director for the residential summer camp program (20 years). Assist in the camp planning and direct activities for ~75 volunteers and campers.
American Heart Association – CPR and First Aid instructor for community groups across NC.