Human Resources Customer Service
Resume:
Lindsay Dare Shoop
Surfside, FL 33154
Olympic Gold Medalist Rower and aspiring novelist merge her innate qualities as an
Olympic Champion with her creative interests to challenge, inspire, and educate others.
The ongoing challenge of the Olympian is to continue thriving and passionately pursuing every endeavor outside Olympic Competition. She must live each day with the same degree of focus, intent, passion, and direction which carried her to that esteemed peak. She must not live in the past, but must appreciate the past. She must not recount stories of old glory for the sake of the story, but rather to re-energize and inspire future triumph. She must remain positive, while realistic, using all she has practiced to further develop.
In living with the same passion which carried my teammates and me across the finish line to Olympic Gold, I continue to expect nothing less than my best in all I do each and every day. I continue to live in daily pursuit of excellence. For this very reason, I am currently writing a book concerning this challenge each one of us faces.
Furthermore, through my education and certifications, years of motivational speaking, work with various non-profits, health and fitness consulting, coaching, and multi-faceted background in Human Resources, I have drafted numerous articles, essays, and projects, collaborated in the creation of visual materials, written website verbiage, and compiled research for a variety of articles and events, many of which have been self-edited. I have coordinated directly with both individuals and larger entities across all ages and demographics, yielding a diverse perspective concerning my community.
The eight and a half years I spent as an elite rower, five of which were for the US National/Olympic Team, taught me to live in such a way to be proud of the person I become each day. I have learned that constantly adapting to change, taking constructive feedback, being consistent and dependable, and striving for new knowledge are just a few of the keys to success in all areas of life. My capacity to goal set, imagine, and be optimistic beyond limitation have ever expanded as well.
Moreover, my history as an athlete has instilled a specialized knowledge base. I am unique in my ability to develop and motivate groups and individuals, identify strengths and weaknesses, communicate, temper conflict, train others, coordinate exercises and training drills, connect with diverse populations, and above all else be immensely patient and open minded.
Most recently, I followed my heart and athleticism back to the water. Becoming an Open Water Rescuer was a dream of mine since my childhood summers spent in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I consider this current position hands-on research. I learn and constantly adapt by daily study of environmental patterns and human behavior.
In further accordance with my move to Ocean Rescue, I became an EMT, US Coast Guard Boat Captain (OUPV), Boat-Mate, Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard, and CPR, AED, and First Aid certified in less than two year’s time. My desire for self-improvement and my quest for knowledge are indeed endless.
Thus far I have followed my dreams and employed my innate skills, yet I still seek more. For this reason, I pursue greater challenges which not only follow my dreams and elicit my character, but also utilize my creative passion and interests.
Communication has always been one of my most well known strengths. I take pride in exercising new ways to express my thoughts both aloud and in writing. I constantly seek new experiences. I constantly seek growth.
With you, I wish to further utilize and develop my skills of communication.
I hope that you will come to consider my strengths your assets.
Should you consider the key to communication brevity, I am able to send writing samples which speak for themselves.
Thank you kindly for your consideration.
All the Best,
Lindsay Dare Shoop
Olympic Gold Medalist Rower and aspiring novelist merge her innate qualities as an Olympic Champion with her creative interests to challenge, inspire, and educate others.
Education
University of Virginia, BA Spanish, Minor in Art History, 2003
University of Virginia Curry School of Education, 2004
-Professional Development, concentration in Motor Learning, Education, and the Human/Environment Interaction
Related Experience
Keep Paddlin’, Inc, Non-Profit, Board Member, 2012-Present
-Increase “brand awareness” through communications: draft and edit press releases, promotional materials, biographical and legal information, web verbiage, etc; decision making, event planning/coordination, Marketing and PR
Public/Motivational Speaking, 2008-Present
-Draft/Organize engaging and relatable presentations, visual materials, and speeches according to client needs, sharing experiences as an elite athlete to motivate and organize diverse clientele; past clients include: Johnson & Johnson, The United Way, Southern Wine and Spirits, University of Virginia Board of Visitors, Crispin, Porter, and Bogusky’s mentor program, Boys and Girls Club, Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Junior League of NYC, summer camps, schools, conferences, meetings, athletic teams
Fitness and Nutrition Consultant, Freelance, 2008-Present
-Successfully improve health, fitness, motivation, and perspective of various clients; advise training unique to each client in general health and fitness as well as sport specific areas; weights, nutrition, aerobic and anaerobic work; clients include colleges, universities, individuals, junior and master’s programs
National Rowing Foundation, Frank Shields Fellow, 2009-2010
-Inspired increased and lasting/recurring donor relationships through networking, direct communication, fundraising efforts, event organization, drafting communications and creating graphics; PR and Marketing fellowship in the non-profit sector while training full time for the Olympic Games; maintained donor database, contacted donors, assisted in various projects; gained experience with DonorPerfect
Princeton University, Human Resources, Assistant/Generalist 2004-2010
-Staffing and Benefits concentration in HR; Streamline projects, diverse range of duties-organizational, research, audits, data entry, set up interviews, mailings, customer service; MS Office, Works, gained basic experience with PeopleSoft
Further Experience
Olympic Gold Medalist, US National Rowing Team, 2005-2009
-Considered the “role model” and “developmental” by the head coach for ability to set a good example for and help develop less experienced athletes; 40+ hours per week of physical training, not including the mental determination to represent Team USA internationally for 6 years; collaborated with diverse group of men and women in highly stressful situations; nutrition, physical training, physical therapy, media training; awareness for safety of self, team, and thousands of dollars in equipment; avid goal setting and time management
-Women’s Eight, 2005-2009; Women’s Pair, 2005; 2008 Olympic Gold Medal, 2008 World Rowing Female Crew of the Year, World Record, 3-Time World Champion; 8 World Cup Appearances, 5 World Cup Medals; Royal Henley Regatta Remenham Cup Champion, Course Record, 2006; 3 Time Head of the Charles Champion, Course Record
Virginia Women’s Rowing Team, January 2002-May 2004
-Captain, Oarsmanship Award, 2-Time NCAA All American, All Region Teams, All Conference Teams, Atlantic Coast Conference Athletic Honor Roll
Other Experience
Miami Beach Fire Rescue, Ocean Rescue Division, Lifeguard, 2011-Present
-Following Olympic Competition, pursued lifelong passion for all things ocean related to test skills as an open water rescuer for one of the most highly trafficked beaches in the world with an extremely diverse population; made thousands of preventative actions, numerous ocean assists and rescues to maintain patron safety in the open water environment; health and fitness, EMT, First Aid, CPR, Oxygen Administration, Basic Life Support, AED, Rescue Watercraft and Vehicle Operation, Rescue Skills, teamwork, patience, quick decision making
Miami Beach Rowing Club, Part-Time Coach, 2010-2011
-coach with junior and master rowing programs; individual and group skill development; technical analysis; give back to the sport that has given so much to me
Professional Certifications
Emergency Medical Technician, State of Florida License
Emergency Medical Technician, National Registry of EMTs
US Coast Guard Boat Captain/Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
Boatmate, Florida Boating Safety Education
American Heart Association CPR, AED (BLS for Healthcare Providers)
American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid
Affiliations
Virginia Rowing Association, www.virginiarowing.org, since 2002
National Rowing Foundation, www.natrowing.org, since 2005
US Olympians Association, www.teamusa.org, since 2008
World Olympians Association, www.woaolympians.com, since 2008
Right To Play, www.righttoplay.com, since 2008
New York Athletic Club, www.nyac.org, since 2008
United States Lifesaving Association, www.usla.org, since 2011
GreenLaces, www.greenlaces.org, since 2007
Languages
Read, Write, and Understand Spanish and English; Learning German
Personal and Professional References
Kevin Sauer-Head Rowing Coach-University of Virginia-434-***-****
Audrey Milam-Self Employed-434-***-****
Sheryl Farah-Retired Human Resources Assistant-Princeton **********-*********@*******.***
Gail Rice-Nurse Practitioner-FIU-305-***-****
Hank Oppenborn-Retired Ocean Rescue Lieutenant-954-***-****
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