Brendan Taylor
Decatur,IL
Summary
Highly motivated individual seeking internship in the criminal justice field that will allow me to apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to the field experience. I am eager to learn and increase my professional development in order to assist in gaining skills needed to prepare me for my career path.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Pro Shop Associate
Decatur Park Dist
Decatur, IL
05.2020 - Current
- Stocked and restocked inventory on sales floor to boost sales and meet company demands.
- Performed general shop upkeep duties by cleaning surfaces, restocking displays and emptying trash receptacles .
- Took phone calls to book tee times and answer questions pertaining to golf operations.
- Operated cash register to accept cash, credit card and gift card payments.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Educated members and customers on new products, services and discounts to promote additional sales.
- Enforced established rules of course among golfers such as out of bound areas, cart regulations and wearing of proper clothing.
Recreation Attendant
Decatur Parks & Recreation
Decatur, IL
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Inspected park and recreational areas regularly to maintain safe and clean premises.
- Rented out, sold and issued passes for miniature golf and rope course.
- Provided information about facilities, entertainment options and rules and regulations to visitors.
- Operated point of sale terminal to complete customer transactions.
Hockey Referee
Decatur Youth Hockey Association/AHAI
Decatur, IL
11.2014 - 02.2019
- Coordinated exact start, stop and period break schedules for games.
- Checked for sit-outs in game book prior to game start.
- Inspected player equipment before games to assess participant safety and legal compliance.
- Documented fights, threats and damages in reports to management.
- Assessed game penalties for rule violations and ejected players with serious conduct violations.
- Enforced safety rules to protect players from game injuries.
- Upheld gameplay practices and league requirements for refereed games.
- Notified players, coaches and officiating team of rule infractions and relevant penalties.
- Promoted good sportsmanship among players.
Education
High School Diploma -
Warrensburg Latham High School
Warrensburg, IL 08.2016 - 05.2020
Sports Management
McKendree University
Lebanon, IL 08.2020 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 08.2021 - 05.2024
Skills
Cash register operation
Organization
Organization and Time Management
Attention to Detail
Self-Motivated
Multitasking Abilities
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Illinois State University
08.2021 - 05.2024
Sports Management
McKendree University
08.2020 - 05.2024
Pro Shop Associate
Decatur Park Dist
05.2020 - Current
Recreation Attendant
Decatur Parks & Recreation
05.2018 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
Warrensburg Latham High School
08.2016 - 05.2020
Hockey Referee
Decatur Youth Hockey Association/AHAI
11.2014 - 02.2019