Dec. 30, 2009
Devon Smith, ATC, LAT
10510 Paces Ave. Matthews, NC 28105
(704) 320-4902, devon.smith70@yahoo.com
Education:
Wingate University, Wingate, NC
M.S. in Sport Administration
Anticipated Graduation Date: May, 2010
Alfred University, Alfred, NY
B.S. in Athletic Training
Minor in Exercise Science and Coaching
Graduation Date: May 17, 2008
Professional Experience
Athletic Department Intern, Wingate University, Wingate, NC 2009-Present
- Assisted Sports Information Department with game day stat tracking
- Responsible for updating Southeast Regional Cross Country website
- Responsible for presentation of Runners and Coaches of the Year for the Southeast Region in Cross Country
- Met with Athletic Department staff to ensure proper management of upcoming events including Southeast Regional Baseball tournament and Southeast Regional Cross Country meet
- Assisted in development of plans for a new weight room facility for all athletic teams
Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer, Wingate University, Wingate, NC 2008-Present
- Responsible for preventing and treating all athletic injuries sustained to baseball and men's soccer teams
- Appropriate physician referral use as necessary
- Perform fitness and injury evaluations
- Communicate with head athletic trainer, coaches, and doctors on a daily basis to ensure proper care for the athletes
- Instruct and prepare patients for treatment under the supervision of the team physician
- Apply, manage, and instruct patients on the use and care of orthopedic appliances such as; splints, crutches, and braces
- Oversee and instruct Athletic Training students in practical experience situations
- Set up observation of Athletic Training students with physician for surgeries
Related Experience
Sales Distributor, Infinite Advertising, Rochester, NY 2007 May-August
- Provide direct sales of coupons to customers on daily basis
- Communicate on a daily basis with fellow employees to ensure success in sales
- Assist in recruiting and training new personnel
Commercial Production Assistant, Peish Video Productions, Hornell, NY 2000-2004
- Responsible for maintaining equipment and set up prior to shooting of commercials
- Assisted in editing of commercial footage
Scoreboard Operator/ Statistician/Announcer, Babe Ruth Baseball League, Hornell, NY 2002-2004
- Responsible for announcing players names and positions prior to batting
- Responsible for keeping the official score book for the games
- Assisted in field maintenance between games including raking and dragging fields
Volunteer Finish Line Attendant, ITU's Duathlon World Championships, Concord, NC 2009 September
- Managed athletes to return racing chips and to hydrate
Organizations and Activities
- National Athletic Trainers' Association Member, 2006- Present
- President of Alfred University Athletic Training Club, 2007- 2008
- Vice President of Alfred University Athletic Training Club, 2006- 2007
- Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC), 2006- 2008
- Vice President Advisory Committee (VPAC), 2006- 2008
- Peer Educator/ Student Athlete Mentor, 2006- 2008
- Perspective Athletic Training Student Greeter, 2006-2008
- Treasurer of Alfred University Athletic Training Club, 2005- 2006
- International Down Under Meet competitor, 2004 July
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SPSS, Adobe flash, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop
Social / New Media: Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Online Surveys, YouTube
Performed interviews for perspective Athletic Trainers at Alfred University