CHAD WILSON
874 Lucy Court | Waukesha, WI 54321 | (414) 765-4509 | wilson.chad@uwlax.edu
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management, December, 2015
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, La Crosse, WI
Minor: Inclusive Recreation
Dean's List, Major GPA 3.4/4.0, Nationally Accredited Program by NRPA
Associate Degree in Business Administration, May 2012
Western Wisconsin Technical College, La Crosse, WI
RECREATION MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCES
Recreation Management Intern, September-December 2015
Municipal Park and Recreation Department, Burlington, WI
• Planned summer schedule of recreation programs in community of 40,000 people
• Participated in committee to make long range planning recommendations
• Coordinated staff meetings of leaders, hired new staff as needed
• Installation of large playground area including landscaping
• Supervised maintenance of two municipal swimming pools
Greens Crew Assistant Manager, Forest Hills Golf Course, La Crosse, WI, 2013-2015
• Prepared greens, tee boxes and sand traps with a crew of 10 workers
• Arranged course for tournament play and other special events
• Maintained the flowers and other landscaping arrangements
• Operated many different turf maintenance equipment, have class C driver's license
Special Event Assistant, Ghoulies in the Coulees, La Crosse, WI, 2 years
• Coordinated Haunted Halloween Trail in a fundraiser for nature center
• Recruited sponsors and volunteers, prepared publicity and trail special effects
• Wrote and distributed press kits and appeared on TV to promote event
• Annual event attracts over 1000 participants
Program Assistant, Chileda Institute, La Crosse, WI, 2011-2013
• Built relationships with disabled children ages 4-25 years old in a residential facility
• Provided help with Activities of Daily Living and monitored behavior of clients
• Planned activities including sports, movies, table games, arts and crafts and swimming
• Accompanied groups in the community including bowling, hiking, shopping and concerts
COACHING EXPERIENCE
Basketball, Baseball and Soccer Coach, Boy's and Girl's Club, La Crosse, WI, 2012-Present
• Provided leadership to several different ages of youth sports teams
• Taught fundamental and practiced skills and promoted sportsmanship
• Networked with parents and players regarding schedules and transportation
INVOLVEMENT AND AWARDS
Resident Assistant of the Year, UW-L Residence Life
Rho Phi Lambda Scholarship Recipient
Golden Key National Honor Society
Big Brother's Leadership Award
Recreation Management Club, 4 years, President
Course Marshall, Riverfest Fun Run 10K for Cancer
Played 4 years of collegiate baseball, Captain 1 year
CERTIFICATIONS
Water Safety Instructor
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid
Turf Maintenance Specialist, National Golf Course Managers Association