My Resume

Lucky Craft Lures

Supported the Ft. Lauderdale Bass Pro Shop’s 2006 Spring Classic for Dunkin-Lewis, provided sponsor product support for Lucky Craft Lures.

Supported the Destin, Florida Bass Pro Shop’s 2006 Spring Classic for Dunkin-Lewis, provided sponsor product support for Lucky Craft Lures.

Provided support to the Lucky Craft Booth at the 2005 Citgo Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Show

Provided support for Dunkin-Lewis at the Lucky Craft Booth in the Ft. Lauderdale Bass Pro Shop's 2005 Spring Classic

Provided support to the Lucky Craft Booth at the 2004 Citgo Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Show

Provided support to the Lucky Craft Booth at the 2003 Citgo Bassmaster Classic Outdoor Show

Established Goose Pond Marina Tackle as a Lucky Craft Lure distributor

Established Stewart’s Sporting Goods as a Lucky Craft Lure distributor.

Established Bitter’s Bait and Tackle as a Lucky Craft Lure distributor.

Provided a Lucky Craft sample lure give-away at the Unified Bass Club Trail “POCO Classic” 200 plus participants

Provided a Lucky Craft sample lure give-away at the 12th Annual DOD Bass Tournament 200 plus participants

Executed an impromptu television interview for Eufaula’s TV 63, Station WULA AM endorsing Lucky Craft Lures

Provided a Lucky Craft sample lure give-away at the “Angler’s Paradise” Lake Sinclair Bass Tournament 100 plus participants

Executed an impromptu television interview for “Angler’s Paradise” TV show on Fox Sports Net endorsing Lucky Craft Lures

Provided a Lucky Craft sample lure giveawaay at the Original Central Florida Bass Fishing Club Invitational Tournament 100 plus participants.

Kick'n Bass Fish Scents

Introduced Kick’n Bass Fish Scents samples to over 265 plus participants of the 14^th Annual DOD Bass Tournament

Introduced Kick’n Bass Fish Scents samples to over 300 plus participants of the 13^th Annual DOD Bass Tournament also provided Kick’n Bass give-away drawings at the 13^th Annual DOD Bass Tournament meeting.

Introduced Kick’n Bass Fish Scents to the Academy Sports and Outdoors “Meet the Pros” in Pensacola, Florida

Introduced Kick’n Bass Fish Scents to over 200 plus participants of the 12th Annual DOD Bass Tournament

Gambler-Bang Lures

Distributed over 120 Gambler-Bang lure samples, product catalogs, and promotional items at the Kiwanis 2004, 6^th Annual “Test The Waters” Youth Fishing Tournament, Winter Park, Florida Parks and Recreation Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Distributed over 300 Gambler lure samples to spectators at the Eatonville, Florida, Annual Martin Luther King Parade

Executed a Bass Club Seminar introducing various Gambler baits to 26 club members, described and demonstrated numerous rigging options to members which resulted in a $550 order

Distributed Gambler-Bang product catalogs and promotional items at the Kiwanis 5th Annual "Test The Water" Youth Fishing Tournament, Winter Park, Florida Park and Recreation Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Distributed Gambler-Bang product catalogs and promotional items at the Crestview Traveling Youth Soccer Team Charity Tournament to all participants. Also donated Gambler-Bang hats to winning teams.

Coordinated a bulk order of Gambler-Bang Products for the 16 MXS Bass Club exposing all members to the “Baits of Champions”

Kistler Custom Rods

Coordinated rod sales for Original Central Florida Bass Club Members

Provided rod demo at the Pre-tournament meeting of the 12th Annual DOD Bass Tournament at Lake Eufaula.

Nitro High Performance Boats

Distributed Nitro Promotional items to over 265 plus participants of the 2004 14^th Annual DOD Bass Tournament

Represented Nitro boats/Mercury Marine in the 2004 Eatonville, Florida, Martin Luther King Parade, over 3000 spectators

Provided Demo-rides for personnel spanning across the entire Southeast Region.

Affiliations

January 1988 to October 1990 Military Bass Anglers Association

The military's equivalent to B.A.S.S., Red Man, FLW and other much larger Bass Tournament circuits. Participants from all functions of the Department of Defense. Averages approximately 100 boats with participants coming from all over the country, including Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Alaska

January 1997 to Current - 16 MXS Bass Club

Club Founder and Tournament Director for first two years, Club President and Youth Activity Coordinator for two years, currently maintaining member status. Club was formed to provide a means for our military personnel to fellowship, contributing to esprit de corps. efforts, also to enhance the capabilities of our military Bass Fishermen. Membership of approximately 40 active duty, reserve and retired personnel.

January 2000 to Current - Central Florida Bass Fishing Club

Club affiliated with the Unified Bass Club Trail (POCO), maintains active involvement with youth in the Central Florida area and abroad. Very strong leadership, all club officers are very positive and focused on doing good things for the community and the Bass fishing industry. Membership of approximately 78 personnel. Club Sponsors: Nu-Legend Boats, Young Brothers Pools, Eatonville Diversified, Culprit baits, Glover Signs, Shimano Rods/Reels, K&P Embroidery, Maui-Jim Sunglasses, X-Point Hooks, Tru-Turn Hooks, John/John Orange Juice, and 3-D Tires.

January 2000 to 2002 - Unified Bass Club Tournament Trail/People of Color Outdoors (POCO)

Company was formed to promote bass fishing tournaments that would encourage fishing as a competitive sport for all Americans with emphasis on the development of the minority population: Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Native Americans, Women, and inner-city youths. Although our emphasis is placed on the development of a particular group or segment of the population of the United States, it is the expressed policy of POCO not to discriminate against any person or group based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual preference, religion or national origin. Membership of approximately 1200 personnel. Club Sponsors: Ranger Boats, Yamaha, Birmingham Boat Repair Inc.

February 2002 to Current - Wal-Mart BFL

1st Year competing in the Wal-Mart BFL, fishing in the Bulldog Division

Finished 69th overall in the Bulldog Division

August 2002 – Current - B.A.S.S. Citgo Bassmaster Open Series

1st Year competing in B.A.S.S., fishing in the Central Division Open Series 2002

Finished 148th on Red River

Finished 70th on Lake Ouachita

Finished 145 on Sam Rayburn

2nd Year competing in Citgo Bassmaster Central Division Open Series 2003

Finished 69th on Columbus Lake

Finished 145th on Lake Sam Rayburn

Finished 97th on Oauchita River

1st Year competing in Citgo Bassmaster Southern Division Open Series 2004

Finished 67th CO-angler side on Columbus Lake

Finished 163rd on Lake Eufaula

Finished 66th on Lake Okeechobee

February 2000 to Current - Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Alliance (TRCA)

The TRCA is an alliance of conservation groups and individuals that support hunting, shooting, fishing and other recreational uses of Forest Service lands. Its mission is to inform and engage Americans to foster our conservation legacy while working to nurture, enhance and protect the fish, wildlife and habitat resources on the 192 million acre National Forest System. Six founding groups serve as trustees of TRCA, including Izaak Walton League of America, Mule Deer Foundation, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Wildlife Forever and Wildlife Management Institute. The TRCA is named for America's 26th President, an avid outdoorsman known for his conservation ethic and featured in its new video, "America's Outdoor Heritage." The TRCA supports sound stewardship of fish, wildlife and ecological resources and associated recreational opportunities, and provides an enduring foundation for today's hunters and anglers-as well as future generations to be engaged in the policy and management of our National Forest System.

January 2001 to 2005 - Kick'n Bass Pro-Staff Member

Makers of the World's Strongest Fish Attractants

January 2001 to 2004 - Buddy's Marineland Fishing Team Member

One of the Country's Leading Dealers of Nitro Boats

February 2001 to January 2004 - Kistler Custom Rod Pro-Staff Member

Makers of many diverse styles of Quality Custom Rods

March 2001 to October 2004 - Finger Rest Pro-Staff Member

Makers of the innovative finger rest improves overall fishing sensitivity

December 2002 to 2006 - Performance Lures, Pro-Staff Member

Makers of the Glamour Shad Spinnerbait "Tweaked to Perfection"

July 2001 to 2007 - Gambler-Bang Pro-Staff Member

Makers of the “Bait of champions”

April 2001 to Current - Tracker Marine State Fishing Team (Florida)

Endorses Nitro High Performance Boats

June 2001 to Current - Mercury Marine Freshwater Team Pro-Staff Member

Represents Quality Mercury Marine Products and Services

November 2000 to Current - Lucky Craft Regional Pro-Staff Member

Japanese lure manufacturing company produces quality lures that provide unique action with neutral buoyancy. A real fish catcher!

October 2002 to Current - BassMedics Pro-Staff Member

Makers of Rejuvenade and 2iG Extreme Attractant, two of the best products in the fishing industry

January 2004 to Current - Bass Pro Shop Pro-Staff Member (Destin)

The largest sporting goods distributor in the country. Provides the fishing equipment used by the most seasoned Professional Fishermen in the United States. The industry’s favorite!

October 2004 to Current - TTI-Blakemore Fishing Group Pro-Staff Member

Makers of the Daiichi, XPoint, Tru-Turn, and Standout hooks, the sharpest, fastest cutting and most innovative hooks available

September 2005 to Current – Snag Proof

Makers of the best hollow-bodied frog in the country

September 2005 to Current – CellTec, Ind.

Makers of the most innovative and effective battery monitoring system in the country

“The best Battery Insurance your money can buy!"

April 2007 to Current - Secret Weapon Lures

Makers of the most time-efficient and innovative spinnerbait and buzzbait kits in the fishing industry. "It's no secret that their product is one of the best weapons in my fishing arsenal"

January 2008 to Current - Optima Batteries

Makers of the most durable, long-lasting batteries in the industry. Optima helps to keep me on the water longer!

Special Events

June 2006 2^nd Annual Kid’s “Day with the Pros” fishing event at the Destin Pond. Utilized Bass Pro Shop, Snag Proof, Gambler-Bang, BassMedics, Mercury Marine and TTI-Blakemore Fishing Group products as incentives for prize packs for each of the participants and their parents. The temperature ranged in the high 90’s during this event so participation numbers (12) were half of last’s year’s. The event was a success due to good fish catches and the smiles on the faces of all involved with this worthwhile event. Special thanks goes to Kenneth Jordan of Panama City for supporting this event for two consecutive years, also to Laura Taylor for the support and guidance she provided the youth this year.

November 2005 Kiwanis 7th Annual “Test The Waters” Youth Fishing Tournament, Winter Park, Florida Parks and Recreation Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Provided fishing support and advice to all youth participants. This year’s event drew over 115 youth. Provided sponsor products supplied by BassMedics, Gambler Worms, Young Brothers Pools & Marcite, and Mercury Marine.

July 2005 Bass Pro Shop's 1st Annual "take a Kid Fishing" Youth Tournament, Destin, Florida. Provided fishing support and guidance for all youth participants. Provided sponsor products supplied by BassMedics, Gambler Worms, Bass Pro Shop, Young Brothers Pools & Marcite, TTI/Blakemore Fishing Group and Mercury Marine.

January 2004 Kiwanis 6th Annual “Test The Waters” Youth Fishing Tournament, Winter Park, Florida Parks and Recreation Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Provided fishing support and advice to all youth participants. This year’s event drew over 115 youth for two consecutive years. Provided sponsor products supplied by BassMedics, Gambler Worms, Bass Pro Shop, Young Brothers Pools & Marcite, Tracker Marine/Nitro Boats and Mercury Marine. Maintained an annual hands-on role model posture for the youth in the Winter Park Community

April 2000 Youth Activity Bass Tournament, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) and 96 Services Squadron Sponsored fishing tournament and seminar. Exposed youth ages 6-14 to Bass fishing techniques on a local lake also followed up with a casting demo by "Shag Shahid" and general fishing information from "Willie Ridgeway," a Florida Professional Tournament Fisherman, the kids really enjoyed themselves.

May 2002 Kiwanis 4th Annual “Test The Waters” Youth Fishing Tournament, Winter Park, Florida Parks and Recreation Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Provided a casting clinic coupled with fishing advice and support to over 200 residents. Maintained a hands-on role model posture to the youth in the Winter Park Community.

May 23, 2002 Wal-Mart Take a Kid Fishing “A Day with the Pros,” Sandersville, Georgia. Provided a casting clinic and casting contest with prizes provided by Wal-Mart. Talked with the local youth about establishing solid work ethics and staying focused on reaching goals.

July 20, 2002 Annual Inner City Youth Tournament, Coastline Park, 900 W. 9th Street, Sanford, Florida. Executed an on-site drive-by tournament weigh-in for all in attendance. Provided competitive events with prizes provided by Original Central Florida Bass Fishing Club and Mercury Marine. This year’s theme was establishing immediate, short-range and long-range goals and taking steps to achieve those goals.

January 25, 2003 Kiwanis 5th Annual “Test The Waters” Youth Fishing Tournament, Winter Park, Florida Parks and Recreation Department and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Provided a casting clinic coupled with fishing advice and support to over 115 youth and 50 adult residents. Provided sponsor products supplied by Gambler Worms, Culprit Worms, Bass Pro Shop, Young Brothers Pools & Marcite, and Mercury Marine. Maintained a hands-on role model posture to the youth in the Winter Park Community