Derrick Hughes - Resume

[DDH]

Hey Everyone, Here is my resume. Let me know what you think of it and my site.   www.derrickhughes.net

Thanks!

Derrick Hughes

Ebensburg, Pa. 15931

Home:Contact Me

Cell:Contact Me

derrickdhughes@netscape.net

Objective:

To obtain a Financial Sponsorship

                                                                           

Fishing Experience:

Fishing since age of 2

Competitive Bass Fishing for 7 years

Fishing Accomplishments:

Top 50 Boater in BFL Northeast Division

Represented Penn State University at the National Championship (Lake Lewisville, Texas)

Founder of Johnstown Christian Junior Bass Anglers (under 18 years of age)

Youth Advisor of Johnstown Christian Bass Anglers

Accomplished Local Angler

Fishing Organizations:

Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.): 2001 - Present

National Striped Bass Association (N.S.B.A): 2000 Present

Fishers Of Men National Tournament Trail: 2004 - Present

FLW Outdoors: 2003 - Present

Penn State University Bass Club: 2006 Present

Tournament Circuits Currently Fished:

BFL- Northeast Division

Jim's Anchorage Tournament Circuit

Fishers of Men Central PA Division

Other Local Tournaments

What I can offer My Sponsors:

Logos on my Vehicle and boats

Logos on my website (http://www.derrickhughes.net)

Logos on my Tournament Shirt

Distribution of promotional materials at events

Appearances at Tournaments, sports shows, and other related events

Demonstration/Distribution of products to potential customers

Website linkage from other sponsors websites to yours

Schedule:

2008:

BFL: Northeast Division (Boater)

5/10   Potomac River Smallwood State Park

6/7     Potomac River Smallwood State Park

6/28   Chesapeake Bay Elk Neck State Park

8/9     Chesapeake Bay Elk Neck State Park

9/27 - 9/28   Potomac River Smallwood State Park

          Average Field of 100 Boats per Tournament

               - 200 Competitors per Tournament

Jims Anchorage Bass Buddy Circuit Raystown Lake, PA

4/6

6/22

7/18

9/7

10/5

10/26

     Average Field of 90 Boats per Tournament

        - 180 Competitors per Tournament

Fishers of Men: Central PA Division

           6/21     Sayers Dam

           7/12     Curwensville Lake

           7/26     Raystown Lake

           8/16     Clarion River

           8/30     East Branch Dam Susquehanna River

                 Average 30 Teams per Tournament

                      - 60 Competitors per Tournament

* I will also be participating in numerous local events in which the dates have not been determined at this time.

Sponsors (Currently):

Potomac River Custom Baits

(www.potomacriverbaits.com)    

www.Angling-technologies.com

TTI-Blakemore

(www.tticompanies.com)

Albackore Sport Fishing Gear

http://albackore.com

AnglersResource.org

http://www.anglersresource.org

JKruz Eyewear

www.jkruzeyewear.com

[Gatorbassman]

I'll ask the same question I always do.

What sets you apart from the other 100,000+ anglers with resumes? You should find something that will make you stand out. The worst thing to do is blend into that group. This thing is different for everybody and it's up to you to find it and promote it.

Oh and get rid of those bubbles on your website. They are cute but distracting. You don't want them to be the focus.

[DDH]

Everyone's resumes do look the same online. Thats obvious, but I do several things to actual hard copies that I send to sponsors that shows what makes me different than that other 1000's of resumes they see. I put little things that show my personality and my character. I show that I'm young, determined, and very energetic. Thanks for your input though. I put my resume up, just to get my name out there, get feedback from, and maybe just getting myself in the door with potential sponsors.

[WBFishing]

I like the website.  I say keep the bubbles.  No one else I have seen has bubbles, that's the way you live right.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

You want a resume to read well, not just be a list.

Sponsors want to see your command of the English language if they are going to consider you as a representative of their company.

[DeBassin619]

You know just trust your gut insticts on how it should be written......If its your destined path....it'll work out.  Plus i'm not a big fan of resume's anywayz......someone could look so good on paper..but may be represented totally different in person.  Its pretty much a hit and miss, trust me...just be yourself.  "Fishers of men"....winks...Keep the good work up!

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

Give THIS a listen.

[HesterIsGod]

I am certainly not an expert on this subject but i would have to say that your resume is not bad. If you win one of those many tournaments you fish then that will really help, because you dont have a ton of success yet, but a little.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

I am certainly not an expert on this subject but i would have to say that your resume is not bad. If you win one of those many tournaments you fish then that will really help, because you dont have a ton of success yet, but a little.

Although this is a good suggestion, keep in mind that your ability to generate excitement, attention and SALES is much more of a factor than winning.  

Winning, is just one of the multiple ways to get the attention you are seeking for the represented company and/or, it's products.  One of many.

[HesterIsGod]

I am certainly not an expert on this subject but i would have to say that your resume is not bad. If you win one of those many tournaments you fish then that will really help, because you dont have a ton of success yet, but a little.

Although this is a good suggestion, keep in mind that your ability to generate excitement, attention and SALES is much more of a factor than winning.

Winning, is just one of the multiple ways to get the attention you are seeking for the represented company and/or, it's products. One of many.

right it is one of many, and i was just suggesting one option. I know there are many other options.