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NACDA Job Resume



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