College of Natural Health & Science
Department of Exercise & Science
P E R S O N A L R E S U M E
HARRY KALOFONOS
Day of Birth: 22 March 1982
Place of Birth: Athens, Greece
Marital Status: Single
Address: 2315 9th Ave Arlington Park, Greeley, Colorado
Email: kalofonosharry@yahoo.gr / kalo1250@blue.unco.edu
Mobile 1-970-301-8045
EDUCATION
Aug 2006 – Today UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN COLORADO U.S.A
College of Natural & Health Science
Department of Sport & Exercise Science
Masters of Arts in Sports Management
Sep 2000 – Jun 2004 DEMOCRITOS UNIVERSITY , GREECE
Department of Physical Education & Sport Science
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management
Thesis: The importance of empathy for quality services
in sport & leisure settings
LANGUAGES Greek Excellent
English Excellent (Mother Language)
COMPUTER SKILLS Good knowledge of computer programs (Microsoft Office, Internet, etc.)
SPECIAL EDUCATION
April – Sep. 2006 GREEK GENERAL ARMY STAFF
Special Forces Division, Rangers & Parachutists’ School
Jan – June. 2004 2004 ATHENS OLYMPIC GAMES
National Olympic Committee (NOC) Assistant Training
Mar – April. 2003 BLUE AEGEAN YACHTING
Official Open Sea Skipper Diploma, Thessaloniki, Greece
Jan – April. 2001 LIFEGUARDS INSTITUTE “MACEDONIA”
Official Lifeguard Diploma, Komotini, Greece
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sponsors & Vip Services
June 2006 SWATCH FIVB BEACH VOLLEY WORLD TOUR 2006, (www.beachvolleyball.gr)
Operational Director
Mar – May 2006 WORLD CUP MOUNTAIN BIKE NAOUSSA 2006
Army Service
Nov 2004 – Mar 2006 RESERVE OFFICEr OF the greek SPECIAL FORCES
Rangers Core, Platoon Leader
NOC Assistant
June - Sep 2004 2004 ATHENS OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC GAMES
NOC Relations & Services Department
Appointed to the United States Olympic Committee (USOC)
Marketing Manager
Sep 2003 - June 2004 KOMOTINI CULTURAL YOUTH ASSOCIATION (Greece)
Hotel Animateur
June - Sep 2003 GRECOTEL EL GRECO, (Greece)
Hotels Sport & Teenagers Animateur
Aquatic Supervisor
Aug 2001 & Aug 2002 Greek National Power Company (summer camp)
Responsible for aquatic activities
VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE
04 – 06. Dec 2002 Conference titled “Management of violent behaviors is soccer fields in Greece”
22 – 24. Feb. 2002 Escort of the National Wrestling team of Japan, 1st International Greco Roman style Tournament, Komotini, Greece
17 – 19.May. 2001 Contribution in the organization of the 10th International Conference, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Komotini, Greece
CONFERENCES - SEMINARS ATTENDED
21 – 23. May. 2004 12th International Conference, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Komotini, Greece
28 - 30. Nov. 2003 4th Congress, Hellenic Association of Sport Management, Athens, Greece.
02 – 06. Nov. 2003 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES, United States Olympic Committee, Team Leadership Meeting, Athens, Greece.
10 – 13. Sep. 2003. 11th Conference, European Association of Sports Management, Stockholm, Sweden.
01 – 30. Mar. 2003 Recruiting seminar of Hotel animation, Grecotel Marine Palace, Rethymnon, Crete, Greece
17 – 19. May. 2002 10th International Conference, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Komotini, Greece
04 – 04. Dec. 2002 Conference titled “Euro 2008 – The candidacy of joint Greek – Turkish organization”, Komotini, Greece
PAPERS CONTRIBUTED TO CONFERENCES
21 – 23. May. 2004 Kalofonos, Ch., Vasiadou, Z. & Koumanakos, A. “Applying project management principles on planning sport & leisure events”, 12th International Conference, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciences, Komotini, Greece
21 – 23. May. 2004 Kalofonos, Ch., Glinia, E., Matsouka, O. & Kosta, G. “The importance of empathy in sport & leisure services”. 12th International Conference, Department of Physical Education & Sports Science, Komotini
28 – 30. Nov. 2003 Kalofonos, Ch., Gargalianos, D. & Koumanakos, A. “The importance of empathy in leadership abilities:, 4th Congress, Hellenic Association of Sport Management, Athens, Greece
10.– 13. Sep. 2003 Glinia, E., Drakou, A., Kalofonos, Ch. & Costa, G. “Employees’ ability for empathy in sports & leisure services: A literature review”, 11th Conference, European Association of Sports Management, Stockholm, Sweden.
SPORT ACHIEVEMENTS
Sep. 1989 - May. 2000 ANOG GLYFADA JUDO SCHOOL
Glyfada Athens, Greece, Official Member School of Greek Judo Federation.
Achieved: a) 1st place, Hellenic Judo Children B Championships (1995)
b) 3rd place, Hellenic Judo Children A Championships (1996)
c) 3rd place, Hellenic Judo Adolescent Championships (1997)
MEMBERSHIPS
2002 - 2005 World Leisure Association
2003 - 2004 European Association of Sports Management
2003 - 2004 Komotini Youth Community Cultural Association
Elected board member. Appointed for sponsorships
2003 – 2004 Student Board Secretary General, Department of Physical Education & Sciences
2001 - 2002 Student Board elected representative in the senate of the Democritos University
2001 - 2002 Student Board Representative, National Student Congress, Athens
HOBBIES Tango Dancing, Sailing, Mountain Climbing, Parachuting, Traveling, Snow Ski
ACTIVITIES Mount Athos volunteer craftsman,
Community martial arts lessons
Rodopi FM 95,5 Radio Producer
References, recommendations and documents may be provided upon request.
