Me and my resume

[Brian_Reeves]

This is more of a project to see how I can sell myself to potential sponsors in the future.  Seeing as how I am still in the middle of a tour to Iraq, immediate sponsorship isn't my concern.  I would, however, like to wear someone's hat for a reason in the future.  So here goes nothin...

My name is Brian Reeves, age 24 from Gonzales, LA.  I've spent most of my fishing life probing the Gulf Coast marshes for redfish and specks and the bayou backwaters for largemouth bass.  At 19, I joined the US Army for 6 years, serving as an Infantryman stationed out of Ft. Hood, TX.  There, I began learning and fishing the clear water reservoirs that makes Texas famous.

While at Ft. Hood, I began refining my approach to the finer sciences and techniques of bass fishing.  I learned how to apply off-the-water research to my on-the-water trips and become successful and consistant on the day to day basis when fishing.  I've picked up some minor open tournament wins and top 5 finishes along the way, bringing in a small amount of winnings against local anglers.  Beating locals on their own lake is becomming an infactuation and obsession of mine because it proves my growing skills.

My time in the Army has developed important attributes in my personality.  I have learned how to deal with people from both our country as well as abroad, which enables me to be candid and comfortable with strangers.  I've worked hard at developing a can-do attitude with an open mind for creativity and out of the box thinking and I welcome challenges, on and off of the water.  

During high school, I took classes such as Creative Writing, Debate, Speech, and NJROTC which all helped me gain skills in public speaking, article writing, and leadership.  All of these skills would be beneficial to any company that would allow me to represent them.

What do I expect from a sponsor?  In the world of professional fishing, I'm one of the very little fish in a very big pond.  Because of my status as a little fish, I expect little.  I'm hoping to sign on with a small company that produces baits, terminal tackle, or anything else that is related to the sport.  I want to grow with a business as opposed to trying to get with one of the titans and be forced into somewhere that I am not comfortable.

What can I do for a sponsor?  With my colorful personality, ability to interact with people, and passion for the sport, I can be a positive representation of a company's products, work ethic, and quality of their product line.  I would use my on-the-water knowledge and experience to help to try to develop and improve the products in the best interests of the company, consumer, and sport.

That's a 1'st draft and I need to re-order the paragraphs and probably run it through a spell check.    But there it is

[David P]

Sounds great man, pretty d**n professional! Best of luck getting a sponsor and having a safe return!

[Brian_Reeves]

Thanks man.  I think my best chances for sponsorship right now (well after this Iraq tour) will come from a small non-endimic company or hopefully a small hand-poured company on a local tournament trail.  I had 2 sponsors, but both of them fell through before they fulfilled their end of the bargain.  Needless to say I don't use their products OR wear their hat anymore >