Brandon Smitley, MSc, CSCS, USAW, CPT
2373 Clayton Dr.
(812)249-6405 Terre Haute, IN 47802
Objective: To obtain aposition within the strength and conditioning industry.
Education
Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN January 2013-Present
Masters of Science in Physical Education/Coaching (Strength and Conditioning) 3.85 GPA
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN Graduated December 2011
Bachelor of Science in Health and Fitness
Related Experience
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Sports and Recreation CenterTerre Haute, IN
Graduate Assistant for Facilities, Special Events, Club, and Intramural Sports August 2013-April 2014
- Coordinated and managed special events and sporting events with event staff and student organizations
- Organized and supervised student intramurals
- Facility maintenance and upkeep and proper utilization of student staff to complete tasks
- Reported and responded to injuries
- Responsible for opening and/or closing the facility over academic breaks
- Enforced policies for patrons and other student employees
Force Fitness and Performance Bloomington, IN
Volunteer Strength Coach/Intern May 2013-August 2013
- Coached high school and youth athletes on proper lifting form, warm-ups, mobility/corrective drills, and training sessions
- Became very proficient in Olympic lifting techniques, and even competed during this span
- Implemented correctives from the FMS and was introduced to PRI techniques and respiration importance
- Coached clients through goal oriented training sessions
- Attended and participated in weekly intern in-service meetings to further education
- Daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning and assist in facility maintenance
- Educated clients and athletes on proper nutrition and recovery modalities to assist goal achievement
Indiana State University, Athletics Terre Haute, IN
Strength and Conditioning Volunteer Intern January 2013 – May 2013
- Coached athletes on proper exercise technique and training methods
- Assisted in warm-ups and cool downs
- Spot athletes lifting heavier loads
- Preparedand tore down the weight room for each training session, and maintained proper daily, weekly, monthly upkeep
- Presented a weekly article to the other interns and internship coordinator on a topic in the field
- Observed and assisted in FMS testing and corrective work
- Worked primarily with women’s soccer, dance, cheerleading, cross country, and women’s golf
Peak Performance Gym Brazil, IN
Contracted Strength Coach/Personal Trainer September 2012-March 2013
- Coached athletes and clients through individual training programs based upon goals
- Performed daily cleaning procedures
- Consulted with clients about proper nutrition, recovery modalities, and training
- Trained groups up of up to six people efficiently and as effectively as possible
North Carolina A&T State University, Athletics Greensboro, NC
Strength and ConditioningVolunteer Intern June 2012 – July 2012
- Coached and motivated athletes during lifting sessions and conditioning workouts to increase performance
- Spotted athletes lifting heavier loads
- Assisted in preparing and up-keep of the weight room for each lifting session
- Organized paperwork and records for athletes and helped ensure proper record keeping
- Assisted with warm-ups, cool-downs, performance testing and tracking
- Performed exercise demonstration and teaching technique
- Prepared post workout nutrition
- Individually stretched and assisted with corrective exercises for athletes in need of extra mobility and flexibility
- Worked primarily with football, also assisted with men’s and women’s basketball, track and field, volleyball and baseball
Purdue University, Division of Recreational Sports West Lafayette, IN
Turf Recreation and Exercise Center SupervisorAugust 2011-May 2012
- Cleaned the fitness floor
- Assisted patrons with customer service issues
- Spotted patrons in the weight room
- Reported and responded to injuries
- Sold memberships
- Enforced policies for patrons and other student employees
- Opened and closed the facility
- Reported other issues to professional staff members
- Assisted in renovation transition period throughout the duration of employment
Union Hospital, Center for Fitness and Performance/Sports Performance PlusTerre Haute, IN
Exercise Specialist Volunteer Intern May 2011 – August 2011
- Trained clients of all ages, including high school and middle school athletes in the sports performance program
- Cleaned the fitness facility, sold memberships, performed health screenings and fitness assessments, gave equipment orientations
- Developed and implemented a class using sandbags, kettlebells, sleds, ropes, stairs, and sprints
- Assisted in running and set up of The Gladiator Challenge, a national qualifying strongman competition
- Volunteered time for the Special Olympics at Indiana State University providing support for the athletes
Purdue University, Division of Recreational Sports West Lafayette, IN
Certified Personal TrainerAugust 2010-May 2012
- Trained and educated clients to help create better lifestyle changes
- Demonstrated proper exercise technique and implemented proper program design
- Attended in-service meetings to continue education
- Presented exercise form and lectures to new hires
- Awarded Personal Trainer of the Year in 2011
Skills, Certifications, and Continuing Education
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Dec 2013 - Present
- USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach Certification April 2012-Present
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer July 2010-Present
- CPR, First Aid, AED Certified August 2009-Present
Notable Achievements
EliteFTS SponsoredPowerlifter Present
- Best lifts include 501-lb. squat, 303-lb. bench press, 501-lb. deadlift, 1306-lb. total in the 132 lbs. raw weight class, ranking 4th all-time world-wide
Mr. Wabash Valley Bodybuilding Champion March 2011
- Short class division winner and overall champion
ASICS/USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals, All-AmericanMarch 30-April 1, 2007
- Eighth place in a two day tournament held in Cedar Falls, Iowa, earning All-American honors