Melissa Dawson was elevated to Senior Associate Athletics Director in 2010 after nearly 10 years of FAU service. The central Florida native joined the staff at FAU in 2001 as the associate athletic director and senior women's administrator (SWA). She currently serves as Craig Angelos' top assistant. Dawson has worked with or oversees game operations, facilities, the equipment room, training room, grounds game operations and has oversight of 10 sports. Most notably, Dawson oversaw the construction of the 4.5 million state of the art track and field construction project as well as the $11 million renovation to FAU Arena. Dawson came to FAU from Florida State University, where she held various positions at FSU during her 12-year tenure. She was hired in 1991 as an equipment manager for the Seminoles, a position she held from 1990-91. Proving her multi-task ability, Dawson was promoted to an administrative assistant in August 1991 working directly with women's volleyball, basketball and softball. She graduated in April 1992 from Florida State with a B.S. in Physical Education. The following fall, Dawson's title changed once again to assistant home event manager. She was promoted again in August 1993 to assistant director of athletic facilities and operations, a position she held until her departure from FSU for FAU. Dawson directly supervised the operations of volleyball, soccer and softball and assisted in game operations for tennis and swimming. She also served as the manager for eight athletic facilities, the liaison between FSU and Nike and supervised an equipment staff, all while earning a master of science in athletic administration in April 1996. She has served as the tournament director or assistant tournament director for ACC Championships, NCAA Regional Championships, a 24-team softball tournament and the 1996 NCAA Women's Tennis Championship as well as 2007 NCAA Softball and Women's Soccer Championship. |
 
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