Nick Messersmith

ac2cat@r.postjobfree.com **55 Hayden Lane, North Liberty, IA 52317 Tel: 515-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Runs The University of Iowa Taekwondo Program

Head Coach of The University of Iowa Taekwondo Team

Experienced cinematographer and editor

Skilled Director, Writer, Actor, Fight choreographer, Stunt coordinator.

Accomplished with Final Cut Pro, and Adobe Photoshop

Worked with Public Access Television as an intern.

Proficient in English, Can speak some Spanish and Korean

President of The Midwest Collegiate Taekwondo Conference (Equivalent to the Big 10)

Board of Directors for US Collegiate Taekwondo (NCAA Taekwondo)

NCAA Taekwondo Task Force

EDUCATION:

The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 2009

Bachelors of Arts: Cinema and Comparative Literature

Diploma from the University

U of I Taekwondo Iowa City Parks and Rec Taekwondo, Iowa City, IA 2011-present

Head Instructor/Coach

Instructed with the teaching of beginners ages 5 to 99 on the basic movements of Taekwondo

Instructed an in depth class on the new rules and regulations of sparring.

Trained 45 people based on individual needs the art form and the sport of Taekwondo.

Coaches both The University of Iowa and IC Parks and Rec Taekwondo Teams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Public Access Television, Iowa City, IA 2009-present

Freelance Filmmaker

Completed a training video for Iowa City parks and recreation that would hire 20 new people.

Assisted with the taping of shows and other individual positions.

Developed a very detailed and in depth $5000 budget for a full length Action Film.

Created an 86 page screenplay to be made into a full length action film.

Directed First Full length Action Film in 2011-2012

Wal-Mart Supercenter, Coralville, IA 2009-present

Inventory Control Supervisor

Handled 1000+ cash and credit transactions, balanced drawer, and ATM accurately each shift.

Provided quality customer service, by handling each customer and their individual needs.

Assisted with the representation of Wal-Mart by caring for customers and other employees.

LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES:

Head Coach, The University of Iowa Taekwondo Team 2011-present

Head Coach, Iowa City Parks and Rec Taekwondo Team 2011-present

Board of Directors, US Collegiate Taekwondo/NCAA Taekwondo. 2015-present

President, Midwest Collegiate Taekwondo Conference 2015-present

Instructor, The University of Iowa Taekwondo Program 2011-present

Instructor, Iowa City Parks & Rec Taekwondo 2008-Present

Actor/Fight Choreographer, Full length Feature Film, “Kung Fu Grafitti” 2010

Director, Full Length Action Film “A ‘Brief’ Case” 2012

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient with all Microsoft applications including Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Experienced with Final Cut Pro, Photoshop, and other Film and video editing databases.

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