Jordan Caldwell
Project Three
Creating a Professional Portfolio
Ms. D, Tech Writing 7:00 p.m.
Table of Contents
Technical Definition
Football Offensive Scheme………..………………………………………………1
Technical Description
Spread Offense……………………………………………………………….…....2
Writing Sample
Sample from analytical report…..........................................................................…3
Job Application
Job Posting………………………………………………………......……......…...5
Cover Letter…………………………………………………………………..…...6
Resume………………………………………………………………………..…...7
Football Offensive Scheme
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Types of offensive
schemes:
• Air Raid
• West Coast
• Triple
Option
• Pro-Style
• Spread
Option
• Multiple
• Pistol
• Wildcat
What is an offensive scheme in football?
To understand what an offensive scheme is, the phrase itself must be
broken down. To be offensive would be aggressive or attacking in nature.
The etymology of the word scheme comes from a sense of program of
action. So when putting the two words together, one would have a program
of action that is aggressive or attacking in nature. Simply put, an offensive
scheme as used in football is the style of offense that a team uses to attack a
defense and score points. However, schemes are not one size fits all. If
there were a perfect offensive scheme, then every team would use that
scheme. A team must find what scheme maximizes its own talent to give
the best option for scoring points.
Despite the variances in each scheme, the point is still to score points. Each
team must find its own way to accomplish this. In the picture above, the
play is designed to block everyone except for the tackle (marked by a T and
circled). This allows the offensive player to keep the ball or hand the ball
off, depending on what the defensive player does. This scheme allows a
less talented offense to make plays by reducing the effect of opposing
players. Older schemes were designed to simply have the offensive player
beat the defensive player by outrunning or gaining a superior position.
This type of scheme only works if the offense has superior talent. Vince
Lombardi was a great coach, but his philosophy of simply blocking and
tackling only works if a team has superior talent.
An offensive scheme is essentially a plan of attack. A team can use a
scheme to cover a weakness or maximize on talent, but ultimately must
attack the defense. Through proper planning, a coach can devise a scheme
to allow his team to come out victorious, much like a general in a war.
Although football is for fun and games, it is analyzed and schemed for as if
it meant the world.
“Some people try
to find things in
this game that
don’t exist, but
football is only two
things-blocking
and tackling.”
-Vince Lombardi
Spread Offense
The spread offense in football is
simply about creating space.
However, there are many forms
of the spread offense that
achieve this in different ways.
There are essentially three types
of spread offenses-air raid,
spread option, and a multiple
approach. Although
implemented differently, the
point of each one is to create
space.
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While many argue that an air raid
approach is bad because of the lack of
balance, there are many route
combinations that are used to create
open space. Shorter routes can also be
used to replace a running game.
their own top players have a
bigger impact. This allows less
talented teams to compete with
more talented competition.
Multiple
Air Raid
An air raid offense is a pass
heavy scheme. It is designed to
move the ball almost solely
through passing. This is made
possible through route
combinations that are designed
to create space for one receiver.
In the diagram to the right, we
can see that although there are 5
routes, only 2 are a focus. On
the left side of the picture, the
route in orange will be the target
if the defender goes with the
underneath route in yellow. On
the rights side of the picture, the
opposite is used. The defender is
expected to focus on the straight
routes, leaving the underneath
route open.
Running back
Quarterback
Air Raid=Pass Heavy
Multiple=Balanced
Spread Option=Run
Heavy
Spread Option
The opposite use of a spread offense
would be a spread option scheme in
which the majority of plays are
running plays. While more complex
than route combinations, a spread
option scheme still looks to create
space. A spread option offense does
this by forcing a defensive player to
make a decision.
This is demonstrated in the diagram
to the left. The defensive tackle
(marked by a T and circled) is
intentionally left unblocked. If the
tackle goes after the quarterback, then
the quarterback will hand the ball off
to the running back, creating space to
the right. If he goes after the running
back, the quarterback will keep the
ball, running in the open space to the
left or up the middle.
The reason that a spread offense is so
often used is because it changes the
game from 11 on 11 and only makes
a few players matter. This allows a
team to take an opposition’s best
players out of the game while letting
A multiple offense is the best
schematically, because it gives
the opposing team more to
prepare for. This is because it
combines elements of both the
air raid and spread option. This
however, makes it the hardest
to run.
The air raid offense can be
successful with a good
quarterback and even mediocre
receivers. A spread option
simply needs an athletic
quarterback and one or two
running back or receivers that
can make plays.
To capitalize on the benefits of
a multiple scheme, a team must
have talent at each of those
positions to be truly balanced.
Furthermore, a team will need
a quarterback that is both a
good passer and a good runner.
This prevents less talented
teams from running a multiple
scheme on offense.
As seen in both diagrams, only
a handful of players actually
matter during a play. When a
team allows its best players to
make plays in open space, the
team has its best chance to win.
This is exactly what makes
spread offenses successful.
Introduction
Associated Regional and University Pathologists, or ARUP for short, is a major laboratory that
specializes in esoteric testing. ARUP started as the pathology department for the University of
Utah and has since grown into a leader in the industry. As a pathology lab, ARUP specializes in
esoteric testing. ARUP receives anything that cab be tested from the body from blood samples
to finger nails to tumors. The purpose of this report is to give a full understanding of the
corporate culture of ARUP laboratories. After reading this report, those interested in a career in
the pathology field will have a solid understanding of what work will be like. With the
information in this report, incoming freshmen will be able to make an educated decision as to
whether or not they would like to pursue a career in the field of pathology.
Methodology
Empirical
To gain a better understanding of ARUP’s corporate culture, I interviewed SR Supervisor, Bea
Layton. Ms. Layton took me on a tour of the facilities as she answered any questions that I
asked. Ms. Layton let me observe the work process from the time the shipments arrive all the
way until the specimens reach the lab and are tested.
Electronic
Maps were made available to me through the company’s internal website to better understand the
complete layout of the building. These maps show every department in the facility from the
executive offices to each separate lab.
Print
An employee manual was made available to me so that I could review the policies at ARUP.
The manual was very in depth covering topics from ARUP’s mission statement to the benefits
offered by the company.
Findings
Mission Statement
“Through the excellence in laboratory testing, service, education, and research, ARUP’s mission
is to continually improve patient care and support the mission of the University of Utah.”
(Associated Regional and University Pathologists [ARUP], 2012)
Along with ARUP’s mission statement, they have created 5 Pillars that they believe are
important to the company:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Provide excellent patient care by supporting clients
Create a good working environment
Do the right thing
Improve Continuously
Act Responsibly
The 5 Pillars are every bit as, if not more, important than ARUP’s mission statement. These are
the fundamental beliefs that ARUP believes creates the best working environment as well as a
successful business. (Layton, 2012)
The Position
Laboratory Technicians perform standardized technical laboratory
procedures requiring knowledge in the life and physical sciences,
agricultural, natural resource or other scientific areas in a teaching,
research, or public health laboratory.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient
to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
**THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE ANNOUNCED
CLOSING DATE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE BASED ON VOLUME OF
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. **
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Student Wellness is
seeking a Medical Office Assistant/Office Laboratory Assistant. This
position will assist the Medical Technologist/Laboratory Manager in
meeting the lab needs of the patients of the new Faculty/Staff Clinic.
This position will be responsible for providing direct laboratory
assistance in the clinical laboratory and also with providing support to
the physicians and other health care providers providing care to
patients in the Faculty/Staff Clinic. Responsibilities will include:
performing phlebotomy; collecting and processing laboratory
specimens in accordance with training and CLIA regulations;
performing various waived laboratory testing, transmitting results;
performing laboratory quality control activities; ordering and
maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment; performing accurate
data entry and reporting; and providing patient education.
Additionally, this position will assist as needed in the back office of the
clinic and some responsibilities will include: interviewing patients;
measuring vital signs; preparing patients for examinations and
procedures; assisting clinicians with exams; performing clinical
procedures such as EKGs and pulmonary function testing;
administering injections, medications, breathing treatments; and
performing chart entries in electronic medical records. This position
may also work in the front office and medical records department if
needed. The work schedule is M-F, hours will vary but will not include
holidays or weekends.
3918 South 1845 West
West Valley City, Utah 84119
December 4, 2012
Michelle Hogan, Recruiting Coordinator
NEATS
4505 S Maryland Pkwy
Las Vegas, Nevada 89154
Dear Michelle Hogan:
I am applying for the position of Laboratory Technician 1 at the new Faculty/Staff
Clinic. I am currently in the process of moving from Salt Lake City to Las Vegas and this job
stood out to me. I feel that I have very valuable experience that will allow me to complete the
job duties of this diverse position. My time in both a private medical office and in a lab, along
with my overall passion for quality patient care, will make me a great asset to the new clinic.
My first position in the medical field was as a file clerk at Steljes Cardiology when I was
only 16. From there I frequently took on more job duties as I quickly mastered each one,
helping the office to become more efficient. As we made the transition from charts to paperless
records, I was in charge of coordinating the data entry and scanning efforts. Along with our
transition, I was able to learn multiple medical office systems; including Lytec, Medinotes, and
AllScripts. This allowed me to not only learn from different templates of systems, but to also
to quickly learn and adapt to changes within the office setting.
As my educational journey brought me to Salt Lake City, I was very fortunate to gain
employment at ARUP Laboratories. This provided me with valuable lab experience. Most
importantly, it introduced me to regulatory agencies such as CAP and laboratory standards
such as CLIA. Working in a laboratory that processes between 25,000-35,000 specimens a day,
I have handled a wide array of specimens and tests. This has given me the knowledge on how
to handle each according to their specific needs. My time with ARUP has helped me to have a
more diverse and complete understanding of the medical field as a whole.
Most importantly, I understand the importance of patient care. Having been in the
medical field since high school, I am very familiar with HIPPA laws and regulations. Being
familiar with HIPPA, along with laboratory regulations, will allow me to focus on completing
my job tasks and providing quality patient care. To be successful in the medical industry, it is
not enough to know about medicine and treatment. I believe that anyone working in the
medical industry must be able to make the patient feel comfortable and cared for.
Thank you very much for your time. I look forward to meeting you to further discuss the
position.
Sincerely,
Jordan Caldwell
Jordan Caldwell
3918 S. 1845 W. Apt K108
West Valley City, UT 84119
Cell: (385) 439-1890
jordan.caldwell@live.com
Objective:
To further my experience in the medical field while providing excellent patient care.
Work History
ARUP Laboratories
Processing Technician
Salt Lake City, Utah
Target
Overnight Team
Sandy, Utah
Steljes Cardiology
Office Assistant
Henderson, Nevada
Parowan Café
Cook
Parowan Utah
Education
Salt Lake City Community College
Salt Lake City, Utah
3.74 Cumulative GPA at SLCC
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dean’s List
April 2012 through present
September 2011 through February 2012
October 2007 through July 2011
September 2005 through July 2007
Currently attending SLCC
Attended UNLV from 2009 through 2011
Summary of Skills
 Typing speed of 68 WPM
 Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
 Experience with Lytec, Medinotes, and AllScripts
 Experience working in both a medical office and laboratory environment