Special Olympics Illinois
Teresa Crudele has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Teresa began their career as an Event Coordinator at Wingman Promotions in 2003, where they eventually transitioned into a permanent employee role. In 2008, they joined Chicago Fire Soccer as a Fan Engagement Lead, a position they held until 2010. In 2009, Teresa became a Sales and Marketing Manager at American Marketing & Publishing, L.L.C., where they worked until 2010. From 2010 to 2012, they served as a Digital Experience Architect at Aspen Marketing Services. Teresa then moved on to Special Olympics Illinois in 2012, taking on the role of Sports & Integrated Marketing Director, and in 2019, they became a Creative Designer at Special Olympics.
Teresa Crudele's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Speech Communications, which they obtained from Augustana College from 2005 to 2009. During their time at Augustana College, their field of study focused on Marketing, Advertisement, Management, Public Relations, and Public Speaking.
In addition to their college degree, Teresa also pursued certifications in the field of exercise and health. Teresa obtained certifications in Group Fitness and Personal Trainer from the National Exercise Trainers Association, although the specific duration of their training is not provided.
Teresa Crudele completed their high school education at Wheaton North High School, although their degree and field of study are not specified.
Furthermore, Teresa has obtained several additional certifications. Teresa earned a certification in Bloodborne Pathogens and Healthcare BLS/AED & First Aid, both from the National Health and Safety Association, in March 2023. Additionally, they obtained a certification as a DMA Certified Marketing Professional from DMA in November 2012.
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Special Olympics Illinois
Special Olympics is a global organization that unleashes the human spirit through the transformative power and joy of sport, every day around the world. Special Olympics Illinois is a not-for-profit organization offering year-round training and competition in 18 sports for more than 23,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities and over 13,000 Young Athletes ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. Special Olympics transforms the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, allowing them to realize their full potential in sports and in life. Special Olympics programs enhance physical fitness, motor skills, self-confidence, social skills and encourage family and community support. Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at Soldier Field in July 1968 thanks to the efforts of Eunice Kennedy Shriver and her peers. There are now more than 4.5 million athletes in 170 countries. Special Olympics is financially sound with diverse revenue streams, a thorough annual budget process and increasing organizational revenue streams. Special Olympics Illinois does not charge athletes or their families to participate in the program. OUR MISSION Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. OUR VISION Special Olympics Illinois (SOILL) will be a global leader in shaping a culture where people with and without intellectual disabilities are fully integrated into the community by providing year round opportunities in competitive sports, health education, leadership and personal development. ATHLETE OATH “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”