James Dennis



SUMMARY


Accomplished athlete and Olympic hopeful in Track and Field. To obtain a professional position with a company that strives to be the best in every aspect of its business. To work in an atmosphere where creativity and innovation is encouraged. And to be part of a team that strives to motivate, and inspire each other on the job. I’m competitive, hard working, and driven; and looking for an environment where my education, athletic, and professional career can make a difference.


ATHLETIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS


USA Track & Field, Member

10-time US Nationals Track & Field qualifier - Discus Throw
3-time Olympic trials qualifier, (2000, 2004, 2008) - Discus Throw
2-time NCAA All-American, (1997, 1999) - University of Louisville
Conference USA Champion (1998) - Discus throw
4-year letterman football & track (1995-1999) - University of Louisville


WORK/PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE


CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISCTRICT
Cleveland, OH   2009-Present

Classroom Monitor

Observed high school and special needs students and recorded their specific behaviors in the classroom environment. Also provided assistance with handling the unique needs of each student.


CNET NETWORKS
Louisville, KY   2006-2007

Records & Specs Administrator

Conducted research, and created and maintained product records and specifications for an online catalog used for reviewing and ranking electronic products.


HUMANA
Louisville, KY   2002-2005

Single Point Specialist

Audited and updated physician contract information for TRICARE providers serving Humana-Military.


UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS)
Louisville, KY   1999-2001

Package Handler/Team Member

Loaded and unloaded packages from and to feeders.


COACHNG EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Assistant Coach, Track & Field –
John Adams High School, Cleveland, OH, 2009-Present

Volunteer Assistant Coach, Track & Field –
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, 2007-2008

Volunteer Assistant Coach, Track & Field –
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, 2003-2005


Bally Total Fitness Personal Trainer (08', 09') - Maple Heights, OH
Don-A-Matrix Personal Trainer (08') - San Diego, CA
Assistant Track & Field Coach (2002) - Louisville Male HS, Louisville, KY
Assistant Track & Field Coach (2001') - Kentucky Country Day HS, Louisville, KY

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Sociology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky


PROFESSIONAL APPEARANCES

Olympic Sports Legacy program, Boston MA, June 2000

Represented United Parcel Service during a Boston Police Athletic League event to provide needed sports equipment to local childrens’ charities and sports programs.


COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

South Bay Community Services, San Diego, CA, August 2008
Speaker at community program graduation for foster children and homeless youth.


Olympic Training Center, San Diego, CA September 2008
Spoke to second-graders on the importance of sports and nutrition


TECHNICAL SKILLS


Previous experience:
HTML prototyping, (Wire Frames, navigation, and sitemap), digital manipulation, SEO testing

Desktop Applications: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Lotus Notes, G.I.M.P, Paint.NET, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, InDesign, iRise Studio, Metavance

Programming:
HTML, XHTML, DHTML, XML, WAP, WML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, Adobe Flash