Bryan Burnham
Tulsa,OK
Summary
Dedicated leader with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during a successful professional football career. Developed skills to handle daily functions and meet daily needs independently. Empathetic mentor with exceptional management abilities and a people-first approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Football Player
BC Lions Football Club (Canadian Football League)
2014.05 - 2023.01
- Played wide receiver and was a 4-time league all-star, and finished 4th all-time in franchise receiving yards
- Voted team captain and a member of the team’s leadership council.
- Managed a full-time sports career while simultaneously working on graduate studies.
- Mentored younger players to have success on and off the field.
- Followed strict training regimen, following individual coach and doctor recommendations to maintain career longevity.
- Interacted professionally with the press, fans, and members of other teams.
- Volunteered at local charity events and attended social engagements and public speaking events.
- Participated in youth player clinics and offered insight into developing form and skills.
- Team representative for the CFL Players Association.
Ambassador
BC Lions Team-Up To End Racism Program
2022.01 - Current
- Researched issues of importance to multiple cultures and collaborated with leaders to reach solutions.
- Presented information regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion to students at multiple schools
- Implemented personal stories into speeches to make information more engaging.
- Researched material extensively before writing informative speeches.
Volunteer
Heart Tattoo Society
2022.09 - 2022.11
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Prepared nutritious snacks and meals for program participants.
Mentor/Study Hall supervisor
University of Tulsa
2015.01 - 2016.03
- During my professional football career, I spent my off-season working with the University of Tulsa office of academic and student services.
- Worked as a mentor to multiple athletes, helping them handle the difficulties of being a student-athlete
- Night supervisor for the student-athlete study hall.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Public Speaker
Ninandotoo Society
2023.01 - 2023.01
- Invited to present for Black Excellence Day hosted by the Ninandotoo Society.
Education
Master of Science - Management
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Tulsa
Tulsa, OK12.2012
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Productivity Performance
- Time Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Motivational Speeches
- Research
Hobbies
- Research
- Astronomy & Stargazing
- Philosophical discussion
- Formula One
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
"It's not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving."
Mother Teresa
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