Patrick Smith (217)653-8478. patrick.smith94@huskers.unl.edu. Quincy, Illinois. Lincoln, Nebraska.
Objective To gain a meaningful, mutually beneficial employment opportunity that enables both personal and professional growth.
Strengths Leader, Team Focused, Creative, Dedicated, Personable, Goal Driven
Education University of Nebraska Masters of Business Administration, May 2015
2013-2015
Western Illinois University Bachelors of Business-Finance, May 2013
2010-2013
Experience Ralph Lauren Home Asia Brand and Retail Strategy Intern 2014 As a team member for Ralph Lauren Home-Asia’s representative office in Bangkok, Thailand, I assisted in the development of brand, sales, and retail strategies in the rapidly emerging markets in Asia NCAA Division I Football: 2009-2014 Program Assistant: University of Nebraska Provided administrative support and special teams specific breakdown and support Team Member: University of Nebraska, Western Illinois University, and University of Missouri Devoted more than 20 hours per week to athletics while maintaining a high academic standard Gained valuable leadership and team-building experience Learned the dedication required to accomplish personal goals while contributing to team goals Union Pacific-University of Nebraska Course Internship 2013 Team project competition course working directly with Fortune 150 Company Union Pacific to analyze real company problems and opportunities, then present our recommendations to management The Start-Up Nigeria Initiative 2015 Entrepreneurship planning: Assisted Moses Abraham Ayegba develop a business plan for a company in his native country of Nigeria TNT Harley Davidson Parts and Sales Department Employee 2005-2009 Sold Harley Davidson and Honda motorcycle and ATV parts and accessories Developed customer communication skills when interacting with a wide range of diverse customers
Awards and Honors Academic: Nebraska Student Athlete Honor Roll: 2013, 2014 WIU Deans List: 2010-2012 Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll: 2010-2012 Robert Nardelli Scholarship Award: 2011, 2012 Nebraska Edgren Fellowship: 2013, 2014 WIU Investment Group Board: 2011, 2012
Athletic: Nebraska Special Teams MVP: 2013 Big Ten All Conference Honorable Mention: 2013 WIU Team MVP: 2012 WIU Special Teams MVP: 2011, 2012 Fred Mitchell Award Finalist for performance and community service: 2011, 2012
3 Time Conference Special Teams Player of the Week