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.
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
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.
Assited in creating an effective classroom environment that is conducive to learning.
Consulted with student's parents and school staff relative to developmental needs of students.
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.
Performed ongoing quality assurance of sites to maintain a consistent and high-quality user experience.
Exercised extraordinary attention to detail to ensure completeness and accuracy of product specs.
HUMANA
Louisville, KY 2002-2005
Single Point Specialist
Audited and updated physician contract information for TRICARE providers serving Humana-Military.
Analyzed information system errors to determine origin and provided feedback and recommendations to software developers.
Frequently used MS Access to run queries and produce weekly ad hoc reports to assist management in making decisions.
UNITED
PARCEL SERVICE (UPS)
Louisville, KY 1999-2001
Package Handler/Team Member
Loaded and unloaded packages from and to feeders.
Served as UPS representative during UPS Olympic Sports Legacy Program events, promoting community image and building goodwill.
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