Drew Connery
Madera Ranchos,CA
Summary
Experienced swimmer, instructor and coach with a deep knowledge of stroke mechanics, drills and training methods. Passionate about aquatics in the Fresno/Madera local area, and driven to promote growth of and interest in local swim programs by young athletes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Swim Instructor
Safe Aquatics (Owner)
05.2018 - Current
- Teach 140-160 students every summer in the central valley.
- Work with all ages- babies to adults- teaching everything from basic water safety to triathlon preparation to competitive stroke development to military service conditioning.
- Prepare kids for competitive swimming in USA Swim teams and high school teams.
- Communicate directly with parents about our program, as well as advising on opportunities within the sport of swimming.
- Create and maintain online services and marketing campaigns.
- Perform scheduling, billing, and other administrative tasks.
- Ensure compliance with state and county regulations and guidelines.
- Maintain pool equipment and water chemistry.
- www.safeaquatics.com
Audio Supervisor
Two Kings Entertainment
10.2013 - Current
- Oversee location sound recording, post-production editing, music composition, SFX design, and livestream audio
- Produced advertisements and commercial audio assets for companies such as Gamespot, Paizo Inc, Syrinscape, Norse Foundry, Beadle & Grimm's and G4TV
- Audio production for original podcasts and webseries (Walking in Circles, Crypt TV, Dragons and Things Network)
- Supervise livestream production in both video and audio formats
- Work with a team to meet tight deadlines and exceed client expectations
- Supervise the purchase and maintenance of audio equipment
- www.twokingsfilms.com
Age Group Swim Coach
Royal Swim Team
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Coached 20-30 age-group swimmers at multiple skill levels.
- Created workout programs to focus on technique development as well as endurance training and conditioning, utilizing a variety of equipments, drills, and dry land exercises.
- Communicated with parents regarding their child's performance, competition scheduling, and team expectations while addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Organized meet sign-ups, advising parents as needed. During meets supported swimmers during meets by providing guidance on race strategy, offering emotional support, and celebrating achievements.
- Worked with other coaches to develop long-term team strategy and goals.
Swim Instructor
LKSA
08.2010 - 09.2013
- Taught students varying in ages and skill levels in group and individual class formats.
- Communicated clearly and positively with parents to ensure expectations were met and exceeded.
- Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications.
- Worked with advanced skill level groups in a pre-team feeder program for Royal Swim Team.
Education
History, Political Science
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE01.2007
Creighton University
Omaha, NE01.2005
Fordham University
New York, NY01.2004
Skills
- Knowledge of stroke technique and training
- More than 10 years of experience teaching and coaching swimming
- Effective communication with swimmers and parents
- Working with other coaches to build a strong team vision
- Competitive swimmer for over 10 years, including high school swimming, USA Swimming, college swimming and US Masters
- Swim school business owner with passion and dedication to local aquatics
References
Professional
- Kit Grattan, Merced High Aquatics director, (209) 617-3157, KGrattan@muhsd.org
- Tracy Mello, meet manager, Merced Skimmers and Central California Conference, (209) 617-5961, tracymello0929@gmail.com, tracy.mello@pge.com
Personal
- Kristina Cook, swim client, (209) 769-3933, kristinac80@sbcglobal.net
- Adam Rady, Employer, CEO of Two Kings Entertainment, (330) 819-6017, arady@twokingsfilms.com
- Nick Bradley, Pastor, (559) 492-8759, nickb@fbclovis.com, burlyn88@gmail.com
Timeline
Swim Instructor
Safe Aquatics (Owner)
05.2018 - Current
Audio Supervisor
Two Kings Entertainment
10.2013 - Current
Age Group Swim Coach
Royal Swim Team
08.2010 - 09.2013
Swim Instructor
LKSA
08.2010 - 09.2013
History, Political Science
University of Nebraska Omaha
Creighton University
Fordham University
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