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Cole French

Fulton

Summary

Dedicated and hardworking history major with a minor in counseling, balancing academics, athletics, and work experience. A five-year collegiate wrestler, including three years at the Division I level and serving as team captain, demonstrating leadership, discipline, and teamwork. Experienced in time management and resilience, successfully working a part-time job while being a full-time student. Passionate about education, mentorship, and making a positive impact in the community. Hailing from Fulton, NY, eager to apply strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in a professional setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

Neptune Retail Solutions
Buffalo
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented innovative merchandising strategies to maximize sales.
  • Issued supplies, materials and products to team members based on information from requisitions.
  • Collaborated with store management to ensure effective implementation of promotional activities.

Camp Counselor

Ken Chertow Wrestling
Altoona
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Coached and mentored youth wrestlers on fundamental and advanced techniques, including takedowns, escapes, and pinning combinations.
  • Led team-building activities to promote camaraderie and mental toughness.
  • Supervised daily training sessions, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment.
  • Collaborated with coaches, teachers, and school staff to align wrestling instruction with broader educational and character development goals.

House Painter

McClellan Painting
Fulton
03.2021 - 07.2022
  • Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces for finish coats.
  • Applied paints, sealers and solvents to plaster, sheetrock, concrete and wood.
  • Prepared sheetrock, metal and wood surfaces for painting.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History

SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05-2025

Minor - Counseling

SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05-2025

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Humanities And Social S

Niagara County Community College
Sanborn, NY
05-2022

Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Mentorship abilities
  • Conflict resolution
  • Attention to detail
  • Child supervision
  • Child development
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Retail Merchandiser

Neptune Retail Solutions
01.2024 - Current

Camp Counselor

Ken Chertow Wrestling
06.2021 - 07.2023

House Painter

McClellan Painting
03.2021 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Arts - History

SUNY At Buffalo

Minor - Counseling

SUNY At Buffalo

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences: Humanities And Social S

Niagara County Community College
Cole French