WILL GALLANT
Canton,CT
Summary
Motivated and results-driven student-athlete with a focus on Financial Analysis and Accounting at North Carolina State University. Demonstrates exceptional discipline, time management, and goal-setting skills developed through elite-level athletic competition, including Olympic Trials and NCAA Championships. Recognized for resilience, strategic thinking, and teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to applying the same level of dedication and performance in professional financial and analytical roles.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Swimmer
USA Swimming
Mission Viejo, CA
08.2020 - 08.2024
Trained and competed as an elite athlete on the national and international stage, requiring a professional-level commitment to performance excellence, adaptability, and goal execution.
Key Skills Developed:
- Performance Under Pressure: Delivered top-tier results in Olympic Trials and international events with high public visibility.
- Time Management: Balanced an intensive 20-hour weekly training schedule with academic responsibilities.
- Resilience & Discipline: Maintained physical and mental endurance, swimming 80,000+ meters weekly in pursuit of Olympic-level performance.
- Strategic Goal Setting: Used data-driven performance analytics to identify growth opportunities and achieve measurable results.
Notable Achievements:
- 3-Time Olympic Trials Finalist (1500m, 800m, 400m)
- 2023 Pan-American Games Silver (1500m), Bronze (800m)
- 2023 U.S. National Champion – 1500m; Runner-Up – 800m
- World Trials Finalist (3rd place, 800m & 1500m)
- 3-Time USA National Team Member
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Financial Analysis Concentration
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05.2025
Accounting -
Indiana University
Bloomington, INSkills
Division I Collegiate Swimmer
Indiana University & North Carolina State University Aug 2019 – May 2025
Competed at the highest level of collegiate athletics while managing academic coursework Cultivated leadership, teamwork, and performance consistency in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
Skills Gained:
- Team Collaboration: Contributed to ACC team championships through consistent individual and team relay success
- Adaptability: Transitioned between Big Ten and ACC conferences, excelling in both environments
- Academic-Athletic Balance: Maintained All-Academic Conference recognition while competing nationally
Honors:
- 2023 NCAA Individual Champion – 1,650 yards
- 2-Time ACC Individual Champion – 1,650 yards (2022, 2023)
- ACC Team Champion (2022, 2023)
- 3-Time All-American (Division I)
References
Mark Bernardino
Associate Head Coach, North Carolina State University
pmbernar@ncsu.edu | (919) 820-9009
Rob Riccobon
Law Enforcement – West Hartford
whatcoaches@gmail.com | (860) 985-2818
Timeline
Professional Swimmer
USA Swimming
08.2020 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Accounting - Financial Analysis Concentration
North Carolina State University
Accounting -
Indiana University
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