Grady Leonard
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Goal-oriented individual with exceptional work-ethic. My training as a server, and as an athlete, have taught me to seek rewards based on effort. Extremely coachable mindset, with a desire to continually learn. My prior endeavors prove my ability to find success in a multitude of situations, and I am eager to bring my skillset to a sales position.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
North Street Beer And Curry Bar
06.2023 - Current
- Served food and beverages promptly with excellent service and focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, maintain accuracy, and handle cash/credit transactions.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
Student Athlete
Texas State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed time effectively while traveling for meets, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Developed and maintained key relationships with fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors. Balanced a 4.0 in the last 4 terms while ranking as a top 20 hammer thrower in the NCAA (2023).
- Facilitated a strong work ethic throughout the team, earning All-Conference and Academic All-American honors for several years at the D1 level.
Volunteer
Iron Wood Throws Camp
07.2018 - Current
- Effectively communicated with athletes at varying skill and comprehension levels.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey personal understanding of the sport to athletes.
- Adapted to individual needs, while supporting and facilitating a group learning environment.
Education
Certification - Professional Ethics
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Advertising. Minor - Psychology
University of Idaho
Moscow, ID05.2022
Skills
- Stress Management
- Adaptable
- Coachable
- Customer Relations
- Professional Communication
- Menu/Process Memorization
- Anticipating Guest Needs
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Suggestive Selling/Upselling
Idaho Ad Comp Team
Participated as a valuable part of the University of Idaho Ad Team, responsible for planning, organizing, and presenting a functional advertising campaign for the Meta Quest 2 VR headset. Our team conducted market research to shape the direction of our campaign, formulating a strong message accurately directed at the target audience with effective communication.
Post-Collegiate Athlete
Having finished my collegiate career, I have chosen to pursue a career as a professional athlete. My goal is to qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Trials, and simultaneously begin my career in a role that will bolster my financial future.
Timeline
Server
North Street Beer And Curry Bar
06.2023 - Current
Student Athlete
Texas State University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Volunteer
Iron Wood Throws Camp
07.2018 - Current
Certification - Professional Ethics
Texas State University
Bachelor of Science - Advertising. Minor - Psychology
University of Idaho
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