HANNAH M.

GRAHAM

523

Hawthorne Dr. St. Joseph, Illinois 61873

(217) 898-

5800 hmgraha2@illinois.edu

EDUCATION
University of Illinois Urbana- Champaign, IL
August 2014 Spring 2016
Currently pursuing Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport
and Tourism

North Central College- Naperville, IL

2012 December 2013

September

Earned credits towards Bachelors

WORK EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT TRACK AND FIELD COACH, VOLLEYBALL SCOREKEEPER

January 2014 Present

St. Joseph Middle School, St. Joseph, IL

Plan and carry out practice plans for a team of over 100 athletes to develop skills in the sprints,
relays, jumps, and hurdles
Collaborate with head coaches to execute meet management plans which include pre-meet
planning and organization, meet day operations, and post meet information distribution
Promote the goals of the program and of individual athletes to parents such as teamwork, skill
development, and competition strategies
Management of scoreboard for middle school volleyball matches to insure efficient game day
operations

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM ASSISTANT / YOUTH BASKETBALL COACH

Present
YMCA, Champaign, IL

Supervise elementary school students in free play, sports, and homework help
Maintain and create weekly schedule for youth activities
Communicate with parents about their kids participation during drop off and pick up times
Coach and officiate basketball games for children ranging from age 6-12

SERVER/BARTENDER

White Horse Inn, Champaign, IL

September 2015

October 2014 Present

Greet and provide excellent customer service in a timely manner

Promote restaurant menu items and drinks to customers face to face and over phone
Increase sales through positive interactions and knowledge of all products

PREMIUM SEATING BARTENDER

September 2015 Present

Sodexo, Champaign, IL

Provide hospitality and customer service to all fans in the Colonnades Club, Club 77, and Legacy
Lounge during home football games to enhance their overall game experience
Complete set-up and break-down of the bar before and after each game

COMMUNITY ASSISTANT

The Pointe at U of I, Urbana, IL

June 2014 June 2015

Marketed off campus housing options to students on campus which involved booth displays,
literature, social media, and co-vending
Initiated and finalized leasing process which included property tours, follow-up contacts, and
roommate matching
Organized activities for residents which included social gatherings, community service projects,
and informational sessions addressing issues pertaining to college students

Obtained team goal of 100% pre-leasing of property within 4 months

EXTRA-CURRICULAR/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Champaign Swarm Midwest Professional Basketball Team

January 2015 April 2015

Managed ticket sales and money collection at each home game

Assisted with in-game promotions and activities during all home games in order to keep fans
engaged

NCAA DIV III Track and Field Athlete

November 2013

September 2012

Participated as a high jumper and heptathlete on a team that won both indoor and outdoor
College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) meets
Individually placed 7th in the heptathlon and earned points for our team as a freshman and was
named All Conference at the Outdoor CCIW meet
Participated in community service projects including the Monster Dash and school supply drives

C3 Campus Recreation Project

June 2015 Present

Marketed University of Illinois and Campus Recreation to local youth through various on
campus activities

CU Special Recreation Mustangs Track & Field Program

January 2014 May 2014

Provided one on one training for an athlete preparing to compete in the Special Olympics
Encouraged athletes to set individual goals in order to achieve personal bests

Illini Housing Initiative

2014 Present

Served as President of club

Promoted off campus housing to students on campus

Sport Business Association

2014 Present

August

Active member participating in monthly club meetings, networking events, and conferences

SKILLS

June

CPR Certified
First Aid Certified
Adobe Premiere Pro

REFERENCES
Grant Risley
Head Track Coach/Teacher
St. Joseph Middle School
217-778-6201
risleyg@stjoe.k12.il.us
Robyn Deterding

Director
Activities and Recreation Center (ARC)
217-333-3513
rdeterdi@illinois.edu
Carol Firkins
Academic Advisor
College of Applied Health Sciences
217-333-2307
cfirkins@illinois.edu
Sam Mall
General Manager
White Horse Inn
217-766-2540
sammall88@gmail.com