Alexander Bunt
172 Buena Vista Ave.
Fair Haven, NJ, 07704
(732) 567-4758
EDUCATION
University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA September 2008 – June 2010
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Management Economics, June 2010
GPA: 3.51
Santa Monica College, Santa Monica, CA
GPA: 3.67, Dean’s Honor List for Spring 2008 semester January 2008 - August 2008
WORK EXPERIENCE
Sailing Coach October 2008 – June 2010
San Francisco Yacht Club, Belvedere, CA
· One of two Optimist racing coaches
· Traveled with the SFYC racing team to regattas throughout California
· Coached groups of up to twenty sailors, as well as taught private lessons
· Specialized in teaching intermediate sailors complex boat handling, strategy and tactics
Sailing Coach June 2007 - August 2009
California Yacht Club, Marina Del Rey, CA
· Head Optimist Racing Coach
· Coached group practices and private lessons of all ability levels, beginner to advanced
· Traveled with the CYC team to USODA events around the country
June - August 2006
Sailing Instructor
Fair Haven Sailing Club, Fair Haven, NJ
· Instructed beginner and intermediate level students ages eight to sixteen in various sailboats
· Taught sailboat racing specific material as the club’s first and only racing coach
Sailing Experience
Optimist
· 2002 USODA National Champion, Sarasota, FL
· Member of USODA National, North American, South American, and European Teams
· 2002 IODA North American Championships, Bermuda, 13th place
· 2002 17th International Easter Optimist Regatta, Braassemermeer, Holland, 18th place
· 2003 IODA South American Championships, Montevideo, Uruguay, 25th place
420/ Club FJ
· 2006 Member of the University of Vermont sailing team
· 2005 US Sailing Youth Championship competitor in the 420, Cedar Point Yacht Club, CT
Laser Radial
· CORK 2005, Kingston, Ontario, 8th place
Coaching
· Level 1 US Sailing Certified
· Able to give advice, direction and efficient coaching cues, as well as simplify complex movements
· Specialize in teaching elite level boat-handling, strategy, and tactics to Optimist racers of all ages and ability levels
· Pursuing a career in the field of exercise science and studying to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)