Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Riley Hood

Abilene,TX

Summary

Hard worker who has demonstrated quality time-management skills and emphasis in work ethic. Experienced sports competitor with a history of participating in various athletic competitions. Skilled in training, conditioning, and competing at a high level in sports. Strong commitment to continuous improvement and achieving personal and team goals. Dedicated college student with a passion for learning and commitment to academic excellence. Dreams of using his academic and life experiences to improve the quality of many people's lives. Will graduate from McMurry University with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science and Human Performance in May of 2025.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Baseball Instructor

Texas Angels
Abilene, TX
12.2024 - Current
  • Guided athletes with encouragement, motivation and nutritional advice to support athletic performance and overall well-being.
  • Conducted exercising drills to improve flexibility, stamina and strength of each player.
  • Instructed baseball players on proper batting technique, including stance and swing.
  • Coordinated pre-season tryouts, training camps and special workshops to support team goals.
  • Conducted practices with conditioning, placement of players on defense, batting, bunting, base running and sliding.
  • Provided feedback to players on their individual performances during practice sessions.
  • Demonstrated defensive drills for infielders, outfielders and catchers.

Home Construction Worker

Freeman Custom Homes
Abilene, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Worked productively as a helpful team member to drive customer satisfaction.
  • Learned skilled trade specialties under the guidance of expert mentors.
  • Performed demanding physical work over extended periods of time.
  • Completed carpentry work, and installed trim and wood flooring to meet customer preferences.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.

Collegiate Baseball Player

McMurry University/Lubbock Christian University
Abilene/Lubbock, TX
08.2021 - Current
  • Maintained optimal physical fitness levels through active training, nutritional optimization and positive lifestyle choices.
  • Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
  • Showed discipline and responsible nature during and outside of competitions.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive fitness regimen tailored to team needs, resulting in decreased injury rates.
  • Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
  • Represented the team at official events, press conferences, and meetings, upholding a professional image.
  • First team all-conference and all-region honors at McMurry.

Delivery Rider

UPS
Abilene, TX
12.2022 - 12.2024
  • Hired as a golf cart driver or package car runner during peak seasons.
  • Logged package delivery time in system for proof of delivery and to close orders.
  • Utilized handheld devices for route navigation and package tracking.
  • Adapted to varying weather conditions and traffic patterns during deliveries.
  • Managed time effectively to complete all scheduled deliveries.
  • Loaded and unloaded boxes and packages to move to and from vehicle.
  • Carried heavy items from vehicle to customer building location.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.

Receptionist

Allstate Insurance Co
Abilene, TX
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Greeted customers, answered general questions and directed to appropriate locations.
  • Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
  • Operated telephone switchboard to answer, screen and forward calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Calculated premiums and established payment methods, receiving customer payments and issuing receipts.

Warehouse Worker

Bill Reed Distributing
Abilene, TX
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
  • Moved large, bulky items manually or with pallet jacks.
  • Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
  • Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.
  • Transported goods to designated areas within the warehouse facility.
  • Packed boxes and stock using organizational guidelines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Human Performance

McMurry University
Abilene, TX
05-2025

Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science and Human Performance

Lubbock Christian University
Lubbock, TX

Skills

  • Skill progression
  • Strength training
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Problem-solving
  • Empathetic and patient
  • Mental toughness
  • Great work ethic
  • Time management

Affiliations

  • Four year collegiate baseball player and student
  • 20+ shadowing hours for physical therapy (Hendricks Medical Center North)
  • Many volunteer hours and experiences through McMurry University
  • Participates in church

Accomplishments

  • 1st team all-conference and all-region baseball honors at McMurry (2024)
  • 1st team all-conference baseball honors at McMurry (2023)
  • Academic excellence scholarship (2023 and 2024)
  • Dean's list at McMurry (2023 and 2024)
  • Hugh Sandifer scholarship recipient (2021)

Certification

  • CPR certified (February 2024)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Baseball Instructor

Texas Angels
12.2024 - Current

Home Construction Worker

Freeman Custom Homes
06.2024 - Current

Delivery Rider

UPS
12.2022 - 12.2024

Receptionist

Allstate Insurance Co
08.2022 - 01.2023

Collegiate Baseball Player

McMurry University/Lubbock Christian University
08.2021 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Bill Reed Distributing
04.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science And Human Performance

McMurry University

Some College (No Degree) - Exercise Science and Human Performance

Lubbock Christian University
Riley Hood