Thomas Ross Resume
THOMAS ROSS
EDUCATION
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL Graduated May 2018 Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Concentration in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship
� Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0; Earned Dean�s List 3 semesters
� Completed related coursework: Writing for the Professions; Excel in Business; Digital Video I
� Studied in Costa Rica program in summer 2017 focusing on the development and marketing of small businesses
� Created an award-winning marketing plan, including a newsletter and infographics, for a non-profit academic program supporting Native American children
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Boarding, Sag Harbor, NY Summers 2013-2018
Captain; prior position Deckhand (Global Boarding is a water sports school and charter company)
� Maintained social media accounts with video and photography to promote private charters
� Captained a wakeboard boat with a USCG license for excursions of up to 6 guests
� Handled customer service and worked with clients, ages 8-50, to teach water sports including
wakeboarding and water skiing, entailing 90-hour work weeks
� Led children�s camp for kids ages 10-15, teaching water sports and safety
� Redesigned the inventory management system for a 12-vessel fleet to better handle customer
needs and safety regulations; also completed maintenance on vessels during off-time
O-Town Watersports, Orlando, FL August 2015 - May 2017 Assistant Coach and Deckhand (O-Town is a world class training facility for wakeboarding, founded and owned by Glen Fletcher)
� Worked with a diverse group of international students, participating in competitive training and
drills, to enhance their stay while not in training
� Completed boat maintenance and dock renovations
� Photographed events to create marketing materials for the website and local sponsorship
ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES
T Ross Media (Video and web content development) May 2014-Present Founder
� Partnered with a local company and professional wakeboarders to produce video content for use
on websites and social media outlets
� Directed and created video for sorority recruitment and philanthropy efforts
� Designed marketing and updated website in support of a Florida Keys affiliated apparel business,
that donated a portion of profit to coral restoration
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP
Rollins Wakeboarding Club 2014-2018
Three-year President and Member
� Competed in national wakeboard events while also organized social events and monthly meetings for a 20-member club
� Wrote and provided content for social media account with 1200 followers
� Partnered with Rollins Administration to host a wakeboarding competition
Skills & Training
� Currently studying to complete the Real Estate Sales Associate license
� Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Final Cut Pro
� Enjoy self-learning and utilizing new technology to better customize marketing programs
THOMAS ROSS
EDUCATION
Rollins College, Winter Park, FL Graduated May 2018 Bachelor of Arts in Business Management, Concentration in Digital Media and Entrepreneurship
� Cumulative GPA: 3.3/4.0; Earned Dean�s List 3 semesters
� Completed related coursework: Writing for the Professions; Excel in Business; Digital Video I
� Studied in Costa Rica program in summer 2017 focusing on the development and marketing of small businesses
� Created an award-winning marketing plan, including a newsletter and infographics, for a non-profit academic program supporting Native American children
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Global Boarding, Sag Harbor, NY Summers 2013-2018
Captain; prior position Deckhand (Global Boarding is a water sports school and charter company)
� Maintained social media accounts with video and photography to promote private charters
� Captained a wakeboard boat with a USCG license for excursions of up to 6 guests
� Handled customer service and worked with clients, ages 8-50, to teach water sports including
wakeboarding and water skiing, entailing 90-hour work weeks
� Led children�s camp for kids ages 10-15, teaching water sports and safety
� Redesigned the inventory management system for a 12-vessel fleet to better handle customer
needs and safety regulations; also completed maintenance on vessels during off-time
O-Town Watersports, Orlando, FL August 2015 - May 2017 Assistant Coach and Deckhand (O-Town is a world class training facility for wakeboarding, founded and owned by Glen Fletcher)
� Worked with a diverse group of international students, participating in competitive training and
drills, to enhance their stay while not in training
� Completed boat maintenance and dock renovations
� Photographed events to create marketing materials for the website and local sponsorship
ENTREPRENEURIAL VENTURES
T Ross Media (Video and web content development) May 2014-Present Founder
� Partnered with a local company and professional wakeboarders to produce video content for use
on websites and social media outlets
� Directed and created video for sorority recruitment and philanthropy efforts
� Designed marketing and updated website in support of a Florida Keys affiliated apparel business,
that donated a portion of profit to coral restoration
COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP
Rollins Wakeboarding Club 2014-2018
Three-year President and Member
� Competed in national wakeboard events while also organized social events and monthly meetings for a 20-member club
� Wrote and provided content for social media account with 1200 followers
� Partnered with Rollins Administration to host a wakeboarding competition
Skills & Training
� Currently studying to complete the Real Estate Sales Associate license
� Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Final Cut Pro
� Enjoy self-learning and utilizing new technology to better customize marketing programs