Derek Zachary
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Qualifications & Skills
- Taught the concepts of wellness and the priniciples of exercise and athletic movement to individuals ranging from kindergarten age to that of senior status.
- Educated individuals of all ages in the use of free weights, calisthenics, plyometrics and strength training equipment built by Nautilus, Cybex and Universal.
- Provided motivation and support for college and high school athletes during competition, practice and apart from the sport.
- Involved with the student / customer and enhanced public relations.
- Administered and developed programs for improvements in fitness, athletics and wellness.
- Administered and developed programs for performance and understanding of athletic activity in competitive and recreational environments.
- Administered and developed programs for improvements in and maintenance of rescue procedures and cohesiveness of personnel within the aquatic and recreational facility.
- Supervised and managed the learning environment in the classroom, gymnasium and on the athletic field.
- Supervised the fitness environment to meet or improve safety and sanitary requirements.
- Managed the inventory and maintained the quality of equipment operation within the facility.
- Supervised, trained and evaluated personnel.
- Met with management and staff to discuss matters concerning the needs of the organization.
- Documented performances and practices on video for review by the coaching staff.
- Researched and wrote articles on current topics in athletics, wellness and nutrition.
Honors & Achievements
- Assistant Coach for the Nicholas County High School Girls Track & Field Team that finished fourth in the state meet with one individual state champion 1993
- Kentucky State Parks Seasonal Award for five years of dedicated service 1992
- Chairperson for an American Heart Association fundraiser 1991
- University of Kentucky & National Dean's List 1991, 1996
Experience
- Freelance Designer / Illustrator Derek Zachary 1986 -
- Pre-Press Technician Landmark Community Newspapers, Inc. 2003 - 2006
- Store Assistant Hopkins Drug Co., Inc. 1985 - 2002
- Web Designer / Graphic Artist Wallace's Bookstores, Inc. 1999 - 2001
- Web Designer / Graphic Artist University of Kentucky 1998 - 1999
- Graphic Designer Transylvania University 1998
- Editorial Illustrator Kentucky Kernel 1997 - 1998
- Gallery Supervisor University of Kentucky 1997 - 1998
- Graphic Designer University of Kentucky 1997
- Substitute Teacher Commonwealth of Kentucky 1991 - 1996
- Track & Field Coach Commonwealth of Kentucky 1989 - 1994
- Groundskeeper Cynthiana Country Club 1994
- Fitness Supervisor Lexington Sports Club 1993 - 1994
- Aquatic Facility Supervisor Kentucky State Parks 1987 - 1993
- Graduate Teaching Assistant University of Georgia 1992
- Track & Field Team Manager University of Kentucky 1989 - 1990
- Aquatic Facility Supervisor Carnico Country Club 1986
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Art Studio University of Kentucky 1998
- 18 hours
Master of Science in Education
University of Georgia &
University of Kentucky
1992 - 1994
- Bachelor of Arts in Education University of Kentucky 1992
- Associate of Arts University of Kentucky /
Maysville Community College
1989
References upon request
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