Tomas Rodriguez6326 West Willow Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917(216) 224-5764, trodriguez094@yahoo.com

Education: Kent State University, Kent, Ohio

Bachelor of Science, Integrated Health StudiesMinor: Psychology, May 2006

Notre Dame College, South Euclid, OhioMaster of Education in Mild/Moderate Intervention Specialist, January 2011 – Present

Relevant Coursework and Training: Four - Year Provisional License - Intervention Specialist, State of Ohio

Issue Date: 01/18/2013Expires: 01/31/2017

Coursework: Adult/Adolescent Psychology, Ethics, Public Speaking, Classroom Management, and Behavioral Management, January 2002 - May 2006

Motivational Interviewing (MI), Stephen Andrew, Health Education and Training Program, 07/11/06 - 07/14/06

Work Experience:New and Used Car Salesman, North Coast Auto Mall, Bedford, Ohio (June 2012 – Present)

Understand automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; compare and contrast competitive models; and inspect automobiles.

Ability to build rapport with customers and qualify their requirements - both stated and unconscious needs; suggest trade-ins; meet prospects at community activities; greet drop-ins; and respond to inquiries.

Qualify buyers by understanding buyer’s requirements and interests and match requirements and interests to various models.

Demonstrate automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; take test drives; and explain warranties and services.

Close sales by overcoming objections; ask for sales; negotiate price; complete sales or purchase contracts; explain provisions; explain and offer warranties, services, and financing; collect payment; and deliver automobile.

Review sales statistics and actions to determine how to better utilize time, plan more effectively, and improve sales.

Update job knowledge by participating in relevant trainings and/or education; read and review professional publications.

Sales:o Monthly Sales Average: 17 Cars per month (Top 5 in company)o Total Average Profit Per Car (based off invoice and DIC): >$2,500 per car (Top 10 in the

company)

o Average Warranty Profit (GAP, WHEEL/TIRE, B to B): >$1,100Intervention Specialist, I-Can Schools and Bella Academy of Excellence, Cleveland, Ohio (August 2011 - July 2013)

Assist and develop IEP’s (Individualized Education Plan) and ETR’s (Evaluation Team Report). Keep IEP accommodations set forth by the Intervention Specialist and parents. Create lesson plans and curriculum for Special Education students. Work directly with the teachers and school administration to create a positive learning environment

for students with special needs. Meet with parents and staff and collaborate to develop the proper educational plan for each student. Develop Professional Development lectures and give presentations to teachers, administrators,

parents, and prospective parents.High School Coach, Orange City Schools, Pepper Pike, Ohio (October 2006 - November 2012)

Headed the wrestling program for the Orange Middle School wrestling team. Varsity Assistant for the football and track programs at Orange High School. Developed strength and conditioning for all programs. Personally coached 1 State Champion, 6 State place winners, and 10 State qualifiers in track. Aided in the development of 1 All State Football player, first time in 10 years. Named Coach of the Year in the CVC middle school programs.

Personal Trainer at All-American Training and Cater 2u Fitness, Orville and Bedford, Ohio (April 2007 - May 2009)

Developed workout routines for existing clients. Created and developed schedules for all trainers. Organized public relations and promotions for the gym. Developed a customer specific referral system to bring in new clientele. Researched new and existing training methods to better serve the needs of the clients.

Sales Associate/Assistant Manager at GNC (General Nutrition Center), Warrensville Heights, Ohio (January2006 - February 2007)\

Remained up to date on all current supplements and health products that were being released nationally and by the store.

Developed community events as well as created displays to better publicize the company and its products.

Maintained and developed relationships with new and existing customers. Recorded sales and order information and sent copies to management at the end of the day, week,

month, and year. Ranked in the top 25% in the area of “Premium Product” sales at 23% of all transactions (Area

average 12%), $30+ average sales per transaction (Top 50% in the area).Professional Football Player for NFL, AFL, AF 2, AIFA PLAYER (April 2006 - June 2008)

Participated in try-outs, practices, and games for numerous professional organizations. Involved in community functions that were sponsored by the teams.

Activities and Awards:Professional

Competed in the World’s Strongest Man televised on CBS Sports, March 2014

Salesman of the month, North Coast Auto Mall, July 2013 Earned Pro-Card in Strongman through the American Strongman Association, March 2012 Nationally ranked Amateur Strongman, 2011 National champion, and ranked 4th overall in the

country (2009-2011)College

Academic Award recipient with a 4.0 for the 2012 - 2013 school year, Notre Dame College, May 2013

2nd Team All - MAC conference in Wrestling, Kent State University, March 2004 Member of Fellowship of Christian Student Athletes, Kent State Chapter, 2003 – 2006 2nd Team Freshman All-American Team, Kent State University, June 2003 1st Team All - MAC conference in Wrestling, Kent State University, March 2003 Member of Student Integrated Health Organization, Kent State University, 2002 – 2006 Portage County Big Brother, Kent, Ohio, 2002 – 2003 Academic All - MAC in Wrestling and Football, Kent State University, 2002 – 2003 6 time Varsity Letter winner in Football and Wrestling, Kent State University, 2001 – 2006 Member of Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Kent State Chapter, 2001 - 2006

High School, Orange High School Earned a Full Scholarship to Kent State in Football and Wrestling, first in school history, 2001 Selected as Athlete of the Year in CVC conference, 2001 Most career wins and career pins in Wrestling, 2001 High School All-American in Wrestling, April 2001 Academic All Conference in Football and Wrestling, 2000 Member of the Debate Team, Orange High School Chapter, 2000 All District and All State in Football, Wrestling and Track, 1999 – 2001 time State Place winner in Wrestling (3rd and 2nd), 2000 – 2001 Member of the Unity and Diversity, Orange High School Chapter, 1998 - 2000