RAYMOND PHILYAW
San Antonio,Tx 78249
***********@*****.***
SUMMARY: Professional athlete with a proven record of achieving and surpassing goals in a highly
competitive, performance based environment. Excellent communicator and negotiator with sales and
marketing skills utilized to develop new corporate accounts and leverage profitable partnerships.
Background includes featured appearances on national and local media outlets and spokesperson for
school, organizations and community promotions. Experienced team leader relied upon to manage diverse
groups and make quick, effective decisions in fast-paced environments.
OBJECTIVE: I’m looking for a new challenge that will give me the opportunity to utilize my skills
from past experiences and to help my employer’s business grow.
EDUCATION: University of Louisiana at Monroe, BA in Sociology
Southwood High School, 1992
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL COACH:
2013-Present San Antonio Talons Coach, Offensive Coordinator, QB,Wr (Current Employer)
2011-2012 New Orleans VoodooCoach, Offensive Coordinator, QB, Wr
2009- 2011 Calvary Baptist High School Football, QB, Wr
PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER:
Arena Football League, Canadian Football League(Quarterback):
2010 Shreveport/Bossier Battlewings-Captain 2010 Shreveport, La
2007-2008 Cleveland Gladiators- Captain 2007-08 Cleveland, OH
2006-2007 Kansas City Brigade- Captain 2007 Kansas City, MO
2004-2005 Chicago Rush- Captain 2004-05 Chicago, IL
2001-2003 Indiana Firebirds- Captain 2003 Indianapolis, IN
2000-2001 Albany Firebirds Albany, NY
1997-1998 Winnipeg Bluebombers Winnipeg, MB
Ticket Sales Representative; generating revenue through the marketing and selling of tickets
2013-Present
packages, including season tickets, mini plans(partial season), group tickets, and premium tickets. Additionally, plan and
coordinate large group events and theme nights. Core of this role is the ability to prospect, communicate multiple value
propositions effectively, react “on the fly” to consumer responses/rebuttals, and superior customer service skills.
Comcast Business Service; BAE, Business Account Executive; Assists with the creation
2011-2013
and delivery of face-to-face sales presentations that demonstrate knowledge of the latest Comcast products
and services. Sell with goals of exceeding department, financial and unit targets. Participates in out-of-theoffice
meetings with customers on a regular basis and demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills and
skill in presentation, persuading, and negotiating. Ability to use basic cable installation tools and hand
tools, as determined by the system’s requirements. Reads general system layouts from blueprints, basic
knowledge of mathematics, cable television products and services.
Dicks Sporting Goods; Administrative Assistant; Sales Associate
2008-2011
Maintain payroll records. Administer new hire paperwork and maintain employee files. Maintain a high
level of confidentiality. Participate in budget development.
Nation Title Company: Sales Rep
2006-2007
Travel Sales Rep for the entire East Coast Region. Duties were to help other title companies merge with us.
We were in the top 5 of title companies. Assist with developing sales territory, including cultivation of local
business partnerships and organizational affiliations.
FootAction USA; Assistant Manager
2000-2001
Maintain payroll records. Assisting the store management team with general supervision in the store in
accordance with company policies and procedures including opening and closing the store. Complying with
cash office procedures and preparing deposits and balancing cashiers.
Professional Pharmacy Service: Inventory Manager
1998-1999
Distribution/Shipping supplies to other pharmacies, nursing homes, in home customers.
HOBBIES: Sports, Community Relations, Volunteering with kids programs, Member of Shreveport
Chambers of Commerce.
TRANSFERABLE ATHLETIC SKILLS:
> Competitiveness
> Leadership
> Perform Under Pressure
> Initiative
> Accountability
> Goal Oriented Performance
> Persistence
> Overcoming Adversity
COMMUNITY SERVICES:
> Keynote motivational speaker for schools and organizations throughout my football career.
> Volunteered at Children’s Memorial hospital entertaining and playing with terminally ill
children.
> Coached at various football camps educating on the importance of mental focus, decision
making and teamwork.
REFERENCES:
> Dr. Bob Martin- Ark-La-Tex Cardiology, 6 years. 318-***-****
> Derek Stingley-Head Coach New Orleans Voodoo, 13 years. 225-***-****
> Brian Jackson- Shreveport Fire Department, 25 years. 318-***-****
> Paul Figueroa- Chief Master Sergeant, RFB, 5 years. 210-***-****