Daniel J. Gayton
C: 727-***-**** *********@*****.***
Motivated, results-driven individual with passion for attaining high marks and ambitious goals. Work proactively to anticipate
leadership expectations in order to gain efficiencies and enable successful team execution. As a member of multiple championshi p
teams, I developed a foundation to manage, build, delegate, and structure strong support systems to properly meet or exceed any
objective.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida May 2013
Masters in International Affairs; GPA 3.5
Attained master’s degree as a graduate assistant to head football coach
Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tallahassee, Florida Jul. 2009
Bachelor of Science in Economics with a Minor in Busines s
WORK EXPERIENCE
FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY – Fairmont, WV Jan. 2013 – Present
FSU Falcons are one-time National Champions and members of the Mountain East Conference (MEC)
Football Recruiting Coordinator
Responsible for full-cycle recruiting duties in an effort to fill open positions across multiple skill sets including: evaluating qualifications,
conducting interviews, making scholarship recommendations, and maintaining current records of player status and eligibility
Recruited 60 new players for the 2013 regular season including players from the following leading football recruitment states: 14 - FL, 2 -
GA, 1 - CA, 3 - MD/SC/NC, and 1 – NY
Control recruiting and scholarship budget for planning and reporting as well as develop recruitment requirements an d procedures to prepare
for the upcoming season
Communicate effectively with players to support personal goals and help sharpen skills required for athletic advancement on the field
Wide Receivers Coach
Coach wide receivers in all aspects of on-field performance and off-field conduct including academic mentoring
Develop and implement well -structured and progressive football training program
Coordinate away game travel arrangements
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY – Tallahassee, FL Feb. 2008 – Dec. 2012
FSU Seminoles are two-time National Champions and members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)
Football Offensive Graduate Assistant / Quality Control
Assistant to Head Coach Jimbo Fisher and Offensive Coordinator James Coley in all aspects of team management
Communicated plays to the Quarterback during games
Coordinated and managed the Jimbo Fisher Football Camp and FSU 7-On-7 Tournament
Managed Student Assistants by delegating responsibilities and evaluating performance
Organized and facilitated on-campus visits for potential student athletes
Supported the Director of Football Operations by coordinating away game travel arrangements
Organized and held WR segment meetings/summer rookie meetings
CORNERSTONE REALTY – Tallahassee, FL Jan. 2006 – Jan. 2008
Office Assistant
Organized, tracked, and recorded payments received
Reviewed and completed expense reports
Created work orders for maintenance technicians and building supervisors
Provided assistance to the agents and brokers in the sale, lease and closing of new property
STUDENTCITY.COM – Austin, TX 2005 – 2007
Sales Associate
Founded and assisted clients or groups in organizing and purchasing vacation packages
Communicated between the client and Student City to make sure client met all deadlines
Organized promotional on and off campus events for Student City
SELECT COACHING ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
BCS Orange Bowl 2012 Champions and ACC Champions 2012 – Offensive GA under HC Jimbo Fisher
#2 Recruiting Class by ESPN
Champs Sports Bowl Champions 2011– Offensive QC under HC Jimbo Fisher
#1 Recruiting Class by ESPN
Chick-Fil-A Bowl Champions 2010 – Offensive QC under HC Jimbo Fisher
#6 Recruiting Class by ESPN
Gator Bowl Champions 2009 – Offensive QC under HC Bobby Bowden
#8 Recruiting Class by ESPN
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Skills: proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, XOS, Hudl
Interests: Fishing, Hunting, Snowboarding, Football, Traveling