Richard McCollum
Sanford,NC
Summary
Recent Master's of Health Science Management(MHS) graduate with proven expertise in rules, regulations and competitive strategies. Responsible, motivated, professional possessing dedication, and former six year college football student-athlete ready to apply education in the workplace. Desire to join new team committed to developing personal skill and achieving competitive wins.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Academic Enhancement Pro. for Ath.- Student Worker
Western Carolina University.
Cullowhee, NC
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted & connected athletes with additional campus resources such as WCU's Technology Commons, Career and Professional Development, and Writing and Learning Commons to help with classwork and future success.
- Assisted Academic Advisors with making this program as effective as possible by maintaining student-athletes GPA & teaching effective strategies on handling the role of a student-athlete.
College Football Player
Western Carolina University.
Cullowhee, NC
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Developed leadership, teamwork, problem-solving, commitment, time management skills, work ethic and drive to excel.
- 2x All-American
- All-Academic team from 2019-2023, Southern Conference
Security
Axis Security
Cullowhee, NC
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our services.
Food Server
Native Brews Tap & Grill
Cherokee, NC
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Worked as a waiter during the off-season while implementing time management by balancing work and off-season football workouts.
- Chosen to work weekends for having the ability to work under pressure, high stress situations/environments, and handle people.
Education
Master of Science - Master of Health Science Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Science - Management
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC12.2021
Skills
- Detail-Oriented
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social Skills
- Innovative
- Problem Solver
- Leader
Certification
- Social/Behavioral Research, CITI Program - 2021
Affiliations
Division 1 Football @ Western Carolina University (2018 - 2023)
- 2x All-American
- 6x Southern Conference Player of the Week
- 4x Southern Conference Academic Honor roll
Named to the 2023 NFF Hampshire Honor Society
- comprised of college football players from all divisions of the NCAA, NAIA and sprint football who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college careers.
2x Fred B. Mitchell Award Finalist
- one of the 10 national finalists for the 2023 Fred Mitchell Award which is given annually to the top placekicker in college football for excellence both on the field and in the community.
Semifinalist for the 2023 William V. Campbell Trophy
- awarded by the National Football Foundation (NFF) to the college football player with the best combination of academics, community service, and on-field performance.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Volunteer Service
Completed over 100+ hours of volunteer service from 2018-2023 within the Sylva, NC community
- Assisted in 6th grade gym class at Smokey Mountain Middle School.
- Welcoming elementary students at car lines by opening car doors at Fairview Elementary.
- Read to first graders of Fairview Elementary.
- Helped serve with Cafeteria workers at Smokey Mountain High School.
Timeline
Academic Enhancement Pro. for Ath.- Student Worker
Western Carolina University.
01.2023 - 12.2023
Security
Axis Security
01.2023 - 08.2023
Food Server
Native Brews Tap & Grill
06.2021 - 07.2023
College Football Player
Western Carolina University.
06.2018 - 11.2023
Master of Science - Master of Health Science Management
Western Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Integrated Health Science - Management
Western Carolina University
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