Student-Athlete With No Paid Work Experience

Chris Smith
123 Elm St.
DeKalb, IL 60115
(815) 555-5555
ChrisSmith@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE A challenging position in sales and customer service
SUMMARY

Student-athlete who excelled in Division I athletics
Devoted an average of 30 hours per week to conditioning, practices, meetings, films, travel and game competitions
Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and time management skills that I will apply to my business career

EDUCATION Bachelor of General Studies May 2006
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Relevant Coursework
Fundamentals of Oral Communication Interpersonal Communications
Public Speaking Practical Writing

EXPERIENCE Team Captain, Women’s Gymnastics
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, Aug 2003 - May 2005

Achieved 100% attendance at practices and games for three consecutive years
Oversaw the smooth operation of the women’s gymnastics team
Met with coaching staff on an on-going basis to address issues regarding team cohesiveness; and adherence to team, NIU, and NCAA Guidelines
Scouted high school talent; provided tours of campus and athletic facilities to prospective student-athletes and their parents
Assisted coaches with teammates’ stretching, conditioning, and nutrition guidance
Performed other duties assigned by Coaching Staff or Athletic Administrators
Learned and executed the policies and procedures governed by the NCAA

SKILLS

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Type 45 wpm
Strong public speaker: Conducted numerous presentations to school groups and gymnastic clubs on the importance of education, conditioning, and competition

ACTIVITIES

Participated in NIU’s C.H.A.M.P.S Program for Student-Athletes
Attended meetings on such topics as sports betting, alcohol abuse, and career planning
Served as a positive role model to incoming athletes, offered suggestions and guidance regarding college life, and balancing academics and athletics

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Table of Contents Student-Athlete With No Paid... Useful links	Student-Athlete With No Paid Work Experience Chris Smith 123 Elm St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 555-5555 ChrisSmith@yahoo.com OBJECTIVE A challenging position in sales and customer service SUMMARY Student-athlete who excelled in Division I athletics Devoted an average of 30 hours per week to conditioning, practices, meetings, films, travel and game competitions Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, and time management skills that I will apply to my business career EDUCATION Bachelor of General Studies May 2006 Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL Relevant Coursework Fundamentals of Oral Communication Interpersonal Communications Public Speaking Practical Writing EXPERIENCE Team Captain, Women’s Gymnastics Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL, Aug 2003 - May 2005 Achieved 100% attendance at practices and games for three consecutive years Oversaw the smooth operation of the women’s gymnastics team Met with coaching staff on an on-going basis to address issues regarding team cohesiveness; and adherence to team, NIU, and NCAA Guidelines Scouted high school talent; provided tours of campus and athletic facilities to prospective student-athletes and their parents Assisted coaches with teammates’ stretching, conditioning, and nutrition guidance Performed other duties assigned by Coaching Staff or Athletic Administrators Learned and executed the policies and procedures governed by the NCAA SKILLS Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Type 45 wpm Strong public speaker: Conducted numerous presentations to school groups and gymnastic clubs on the importance of education, conditioning, and competition ACTIVITIES Participated in NIU’s C.H.A.M.P.S Program for Student-Athletes Attended meetings on such topics as sports betting, alcohol abuse, and career planning Served as a positive role model to incoming athletes, offered suggestions and guidance regarding college life, and balancing academics and athletics back to top Next page
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