KARIS GERMAN
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable professional seeking to leverage background in competitive sports and rigorous academic discipline. Proven track record in balancing performance and academics, demonstrating resilience and time management. Displayed leadership and teamwork through consistent collaboration with teammates and coaches.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student-Athlete
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
08.2022 - 04.2026
- Full scholarship gymnastics student athlete, competing three out of four years.
- Demonstrated effective time management balancing academic responsibilities and athletic commitments.
- Developed teamwork skills through collaboration with diverse teammates on and off the field.
- Adapted quickly to feedback from coaches to improve performance in competitive environments.
- Participated in community outreach events, fostering positive relationships between university and local organizations.
Gymnastics Coach and Athlete
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Utilized 17 years of gymnastics experience to mentor young athletes in skill development, discipline, and confidence building.
- Developed and implemented engaging activities for campers, fostering teamwork and personal growth.
- Provided mentorship and support to junior coaches, enhancing overall coaching effectiveness.
- Monitored camper progress, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and promoting a positive environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create daily schedules, optimizing resource allocation and camper engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL05-2026
Skills
- Leadership & Team Collaboration
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Public Speaking & Advocacy
- Event Planning & Coordination
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, & Powerpoint)
- Strong work ethic
- Coachability
- Personable and friendly
- Leadership development
- Mentoring
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Coaching experience
- Conflict resolution
- Written communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Team building
Leadership And Campus Involvement
- Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), Collaborated with student-athletes to organize community outreach initiatives, Increased athlete engagement by promoting athletic events through targeted content and incentives, Participated in community service efforts, strengthening relationships between athletes and the campus community
- Black Athletes Built by Bama (BABBB), Helped create a safe, supportive community for Black student-athletes, Assisted in organizing events including game nights, guest speakers, and mental health discussions, Contributed to cultural and community-building events such as Soul Food Night
Leadership And Advocacy
Black Student-Athlete Summit Representative, Selected as 1 of 6 representatives for the University of Alabama at a national summit in Los Angeles (2 consecutive years), Built professional connections with student-athletes and industry leaders, Developed initiatives to improve support for Black student-athletes on campus, Presented to university leadership advocating for increased resources and institutional support
Locations
Tuscaloosa
Timeline
Student-Athlete
University of Alabama
08.2022 - 04.2026
Gymnastics Coach and Athlete
University of Alabama
06.2022 - 08.2025
Bachelor of Science - Human Development
University of Alabama