Courtney Gills

To pursue a volunteer position on the PDCA Executive Board. Highly motivated professional with 15 years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with coaches, divers, and parents while managing a large team. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Proven ability to efficiently organize, promote, and oversee various diving competitions and initiatives, ensuring optimal participant experiences and organizational success. Adept at fostering strong partnerships, coordinating logistics, and maintaining clear communication channels to facilitate the smooth operation of events. Committed to driving excellence and innovation in the diving community through effective event management strategies

• US Senior National Finalist, 1 Meter Diving, 2007
• Florida State University Swimming and Diving Team Member, 2001-2005
• Team Captain, 2004-2005
• NCAA Honorable Mention All-American, 1 Meter & 10 Meter, 2005
• ACC Champion, 1 Meter 2002 & 10 Meter 2005
• All-ACC, 2002-2005
• Florida State University Swimming and Diving Coaches Award, 2004 & 2005
• Florida State University Diving MVP 2005

• Croc’s Internship-Student Manager, Tallahassee, FL, 08/2006, 12/2006, Student Manager, Student Manager for Croc’s Collegiate Internship supervised and assisted 10 students for Croc’s Internship; set up events to sponsor FSU Croc’s on campus and at athletic events, set up raffles for free shoes, worked with the FSU Marketing Dept in conjunction with Croc’s Inc.
• Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 07/2006, 04/2008, Graduate Assistant: Student Services, Assist with Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Community Service, programming and planning of events for Student Athletes.
• Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, 08/2005, 04/2006, Graduate Assistant: FSU Diving Team, Assisted the head coach in managing the team, created workouts, and provided mentoring for the athletes.
• Junior Gym, Tallahassee, FL, 05/2006, 07/2006, Gymnastics Instructor, Taught pre-school and elementary school children basic gymnastics skills. Traveled with gymnastics equipment to daycares and elementary schools around Tallahassee.
• Moss Farms Diving, Moultrie, GA, Summer 2004, Summer 2007, Coach/Camp Counselor, Diving Instructor for campers ages 8-18. Organized camp logistics such as transportation, meals, and schedules.

Available upon request

• International Drive 5K Race, YCF Diving Team Volunteer Coordinator, May 2011
• National Sports Center for the Disabled, Winter Park, CO, Winter 2010
• Child Development Tutor, Florida State University Athletic Department 2006-2008
• Relay for Life Participant, Florida State University Diving Team 2002-2007
• Seminole Student Boosters Executive Board, Jan. 2005-Jan. 2007
• Seminole Montessori School, Volunteer Teacher, Spring 2005