Darryl Sullivan
Farmington,Arkansas
Summary
As an Olympian consistently devoting average of 40 hours per week to training, practices, meetings, travel, recover and tournament competition while working towards master's degree. Winner of over 20 competitions in Track & Field earning many accolades and recognized as high achiever in sport & in class. Driven competitor & (former) team captain exemplifying team spirit and good sportsmanship aiding in growing team cohesion to work toward a common goal. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent communication skills while also displaying strong leadership skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Athlete
Olympic Committee
Fayetteville, AR
06.2021 - Current
- Trained extensively and observed proper nutrition for weeks leading up to national-level fitness competitions.
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
- Trained extensively 40 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time
- Represented and endorsed track wired brand
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches and meet directors worldwide using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Helped new pro group members & colligates acclimate to procedures, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances while in practice & competitions.
Intern
Digital Media Department
Knoxville, TN
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Gained knowledge in video & audio editing through premier pro 250+ combined hours.
- Shadowed professionals working various positions within VFL Films Studio & Sporting Events.
- Worked camera operation &replay jobs for various sports.
- Always punctual & eager to take on new projects.
- Put together highlight videos & daily vlogs throughout internship.
- Sorted & organized sporting video files.
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club Of The Tennessee Valley
Knoxville, TN
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Supervised 250 max middle/high school youth gymnasium & maintained security for each child under care.
- Implemented variety of fun and recreational activities for youth in gymnasium on weekly basis.
- Encouraged youth to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Role Model/Mentor to youth members.
- Monitored youth behavior and offered guidance and support for positive change
- Demonstrated positive influence children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Took part in playing sports with youth members.
- Assisted with youth supervision on field trips & discipline
Marketing Intern
Tennessee Athletics Fan Experience
Knoxville, Tennessee
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events on daily basis.
- Collaborated with other interns gaining experience in different Marketing Strategies.
- Photoshop experience
- Assisted with development of event strategies & marketing for various sports.
- Utilized market trends and target audience statistics to effectively and appropriately market sporting events
- Shadowed professionals in different situations to increase marketing knowledge.
- Helped setup & market upcoming sporting event 20 hours week.
- Worked audio productions at Cross Country meet.
- Assisted in creating video & image content for marketing channels.
- Participated in brainstorming meetings to develop marketing collateral
- Performed office administrative duties to enhance team cohesiveness
Warehouse Checker
PepsiCo
Marion, IL
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Adhered & enforced company regulations regarding workplace safety and employee health.
- Attended weekly meetings for warehouse reports & team builder moral.
- Showed up to work 15 min early every day.
- Supervised & motivated Pepsi team of 6 builders & 1 forklift driver to work more efficiently to meet shift requirements loads 7-10 truck trailers.
- Completed paperwork for truck driver routes on daily basis.
- Prepared and attached labels detailing relevant data on pallet containers for forklift drivers to load.
- Audited product inventories to assure warehouse compliance & to adhere to damage reports.
- Identified and removed products not meeting outlined quality standards.
- Help Organize & setup PepsiCo marketing event.
Coach
Swamp Fox Track & Field Club
Marion, Illinois
06.2013 - 07.2017
- Motivated junior athletes to become stronger & faster while also helping them develop better training habits.
- Enforced discipline both on and off track
- Introduced athletes to new Track & Field events
- Monitored junior athletes during events and practice for safety measures
- Readied junior athletes for competition on larger scale
- Promoted proper stretching, warmups and conditioning exercises to prevent injuries
- Evaluated film of practice & track competitions to assess technical issues.
- Conferred with fellow coaches to determine technical weaknesses and develop training plans for junior athletes.
Education
Master of Arts - Agriculture, Leadership, Education & Communication
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Sports Management
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN03.2020
Skills
- Coaching
- Adaptability
- Public Speaking
- Multitasking and Organization
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Weight Training
- Athlete Discipline
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Supportive Listening Skills
- Effective Communication Skills
Accomplishments
- Represented the U.S. at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics in Track & Field.
- 2022 Indoor World Team Finalist in the High Jump
- 2021 Outdoor USTFCCCA First Team All-America - High Jump
- 2021 Outdoor All-SEC Second Team
- 2021 Outdoor SEC Silver Medalist - High Jump
- 2021 Olympic Team Trials Silver Medalist
- Recipient of the William Pettway, Jr. Athletic Scholarship Endowment
- 2020 Indoor USTFCCCA All-American - High Jump
- Two-time Bowerman Watch List Member
- SEC Men's Field Athlete of the Week
- USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week
- 2019 Outdoor All-SEC Second Team
- 2019 Outdoor SEC Bronze Medalist - High Jump
- 2019 Indoor USTFCCCA First Team All-America - High Jump
Timeline
Professional Athlete
Olympic Committee
06.2021 - Current
Intern
Digital Media Department
08.2019 - 07.2020
Youth Development Professional
Boys & Girls Club Of The Tennessee Valley
06.2019 - 08.2019
Marketing Intern
Tennessee Athletics Fan Experience
08.2018 - 05.2019
Warehouse Checker
PepsiCo
06.2017 - 08.2018
Coach
Swamp Fox Track & Field Club
06.2013 - 07.2017
Master of Arts - Agriculture, Leadership, Education & Communication
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Sports Management
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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