Kimberly Foster
Orlando, FL ***03
********.******@****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in a Sports Facility or Environment, where I can maximize my management skills, program development, and utilize my degree. I want to secure a position with a well established and ethical organization with a stable environment that will lead to a lasting relationship in the field of sports.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
• Inducted into the International Honor Society.
• Member of the UCF women’s club soccer team.
• BS degree in Health and Fitness / Behavioral Sciences and a minor in Coaching.
• Recent AFAA Group Fitness Certification.
• Leadership Development Series through OC Parks and Rec.
• Continuing Education classes in Prevention of Injuries for Certifications
EMPLOYMENT:
September 2011- present- XL Soccer World Orlando Orlando, FL
Youth Coach
Receptionist
- Answer phones
- Taking payments
- Signing up players
- Marketing/Advertising i.e. going to colleges
- Creating and implementing programs and flyers
1. Shoot. Score. Save program
2. Kick Start- Home school program
March 2009-January 2011- Florida Soccer Alliance Sanford, FL
Region Cup Head Coach
- Organize /manage bi-weekly soccer practice
- Conduct team and individual soccer training to athletes
- Coach team during weekly games and tournaments
- Provide guidance and act as mentor to athlete
October 20, 2008- Present- Orange County Parks and Recreation Orlando, FL
Supervisor Aid/ Recreation Leader at Capehart Park (summer of 2010- to present)
- Coordinate/ manage Little Scooters Program
- Asst. Coordinator for Rec Squad ( after school program)
- Asst. Coordinator for Camps
- Supervise part-time employees
- Customer Service: answering phones, rentals, logs
- Coordinated/ managed sports challenge program for summer total of 70 children
Recreation Leader at Dr. Phillips Park
- Coordinated/ managed youth flag football
- Coordinated/ managed the after school program
- Coordinated / managed special events for community and families such as Easter egg hunt, Valentine’s Day event for families, Pet owner events
- Conducted interviews and followed through on the hiring process
- Hire/ Supervise part-time employees
May 2004 to 2008- YMCA Downtown Branch Orlando, FL
Youth Sports Coach
- Coordinate co-ed soccer practice for youth ages 3yrs-10yrs
- Assist with scheduling referees for all game day
Child Development
- Create age appropriate children’s craft and game
- Maintain clean and safe environment while watching children
Aug 2007-Oct 2008- St James Catholic School Orlando, FL
Boys Varsity Soccer Coach
- Organize and manage daily soccer practice
Girls Varsity Coach
- Organize and manage daily soccer practice
Boys JV coach
- Organize and manage daily soccer practice
May 2006-to Oct 2006 Dukes Pool Hall Orlando, FL
Server
- Provide customer service as a food server
December 2005 to December 2008 - American eagle Retail Store Orlando, FL
Sales Associate/ Customer Service
- Stock inventory weekly
- Greet customers and assist with sales of merchandise
May 2004-Nov 2004- Orlando Broadway Dinner Theatre Orlando, FL
Server/Waitress
- Provide customer service as a food server
June 2002 to July 2002(temporary position) - Karadema Jewelers Orlando, FL
Sales Clerk/Filing
- Maintain customer data base
- Greet customers and provide quality customer service
EDUCATION:
2006- 2008 University of Central Florida Orlando, FL
BS Degree in Heath and Fitness/ Behavioral Sciences
Minor in Coaching
2004-2006 Valencia Community College Orlando, FL
AA General Associates Degree 3.09
2003-2004 ST. Leo University Dade City, FL
2003-Edgewater High School Orlando, FL
1999-2002 Bishop Moore High School Orlando, FL
SUMMARY:
I have very high-energy and demonstrate strong leadership skills, experienced with children and a very dedicated team player. I am open-minded and hard working; I strive for excellence, and always follow by the quote “Good isn’t Good enough, when you want to be the BEST.”