PROFILE:
Professional Hockey player currently finishing rookie season with the Bakersfield Condors in the ECHL. Graduated May 2008, earning a Business Marketing Degree with a minor in Management at Wayne State University while playing NCAA Division 1 Hockey. Fast learning individual with strong communication and interdependent skill sets. Effective and enthusiastic leader with a particular strength in managing and building functional team relationships. An assertive, organized and engaging person with a positive, outgoing personality.
EDUCATION:
Detroit, MI Wayne State University
Graduated: May 2008 Business and Marketing Degree - Minor in Management
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Bakersfield, CA Bakersfield Condors(ECHL)
March 2008 - Present Professional Hockey Player
Currently playing rookie season for the Bakersfield Condors. Called up last season for playoffs following senior campaign at Wayne State University.
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Volunteer at many different events for various causes and interact with people varying from boosters, executives, young children
and fans
- Visited sick kids in the hospital, spoke to students at large organized assemblies about importance of being active
- Team work, dedication, commitment and passion are demonstrated daily
- Self disciplined and show a strong work ethic for both practices and games
- Have the ability to demonstrate leadership and enthusiasm while building team dynamic
- Travel around the US 7 months of the year: adaptability and ability to embrace challenges and changes at all times
- Ability to recognize peoples differences on basis of culture, abilities and personality
Winter 2006 - Spring 2008 Intern
Helped with various promotion and publicity projects for Wayne State Marketing and Athletic Departments
- Coordinated promotions that engaged students and drove student traffic to athletic venues around campus
- Conducted Marketing Research, evaluated research and implemented applicable promotional programs
- Utilized social networking sites to raise awareness and attract crowds that ultimately led to increased participation and support for WSU athletics
- Commonly aided in the creation and implementation of the marketing strategy for many athletic events
Summer 2005 Instructor
Coached Hockey Camps for June July and August of 2005 in various cities through the US
- Coordinated and Instructed youth hockey school while responsible for managing groups of up to 100 kids and developed scheduling for week long camps
- Met with parents to discuss development and promote additional programs offered by the hockey school
- Designed skills and drills for the duration of the camp and oversaw set up and tear down of each market was done correctly
- Mining Technologies International - Summer Student Aid (Summer 2004)
- College Pro Painting - Painter (Summer 2003)
- Galbraith Farms - Labourer (Spring 2001 and Spring 2002)
- Place Nolin - Lawn Care and Maintenance (Summer 2001)
SKILLS and AWARDS:
- Strong leadership qualities, very personable and outgoing
- Players' Player Award voted by your peers for most hardworking, dedicated, and best leader on and off the ice
- 2nd Place Award in 2002 for FedNor Business Challenge
- Honest, responsible, motivated, strong willingness to learn
- Work very well with people, have been a part of a team my entire life
- Great communication skills as well as organizational skills
- Efficient with Microsoft Office
- Tough Guy of the Year in 2009 - Condors
- Grittiest Player of the Year in 2009 - Condors
VOLUNTEER WORK:
- Volunteer many hours as a Condor at various functions in Bakersfield, CA
- Volunteered to speak to younger local athletes about pursuing their athletic and academic dreams and the scholarship process and what it takes to succeed
- Participated on the SAAC (Student Athlete Advisory Committee), which deals with community service, campus issues, and social gatherings
- Volunteered for Project Hope and delivered food and drink to those in need