Professional Resume

De’Angelo L. Smith

Phone: 614-975-1270

OBJECTIVE

I am a dedicated former athlete seeking a coaching position that will enable me to utilize the twenty plus years of experience I have in the sport, enhance my teaching and mentoring skills, and thereby add value and contributions to the team.

EDUCATION

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI – (March 2015 – Present)
Completed 18 credit hours in the Masters of Arts in Education
GPA: 3.1

University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Completed 9 credit hours in the Masters of Higher Education Program
GPA: 3.4

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Graduated December 2008
Bachelor of Science, Criminal Justice
GPA: 3.00

WORK EXPERIENCE

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Football Graduate Assistant –(March 2015 – Present)

Responsible for pass game breakdown
Grade and analyzes opponents’ film
Utilizes PowerPoint and Excel applications to create detailed presentations that organize info for opponents
In charge of the secondary on the sideline for adjustments
Communicates with players and prospects through social media by answering question about the program
Coached in the 2nd annual College Football Playoff

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

Football Recruiting/Operations Intern –(August 2014 – March 2015)

Responsible for scouting prospects in Ohio and nationally
Utilizes PowerPoint and Excel applications to create detailed presentations that organize and rate prospects
Grade and analyzes opponents’ film
Communicates with players and prospects through social media by answering question about the program

University Massachusetts, Amherst, MA

Football Coach – Graduate Assistant Coach (August 2013 – June 2014)

Called the Coverage for Offensive
Utilized PowerPoint and Excel applications to organize playbooks
Graded and analyzed opponents’ film
Mentored rookie players regarding their transition from High School to college

Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Football Coach – Volunteer Cornerbacks Coach (August 2012 – November 2012)

Mentored players and built upon a strong coaching foundation
Utilized PowerPoint and Excel applications to organize playbooks
Graded and analyzed opponents’ film

National Football League

Professional Football Player - Defensive Back (2009 – 2012)

Drafted in the 5th Round of the NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys (2009)
Signed to Cleveland Browns active roster (2009)
Played special teams and defense with the Detroit Lions (2010)
Resigned to the Cleveland Browns practice squad (2011)
Signed to the New York Jets roster (2012)

Finished playing career with the British Columbia Lions of the CFL (2013)

Sole Classics & Kingsrowe, Columbus, OH

Co-Owner, Director of Operations & Public Relations, (February 2010 – present)

Co-owner and manager of clothing line that sells in-house apparel created by the Kingsrowe team
Strategically organizes clothing displays for marketing appeal
Plans & executes promotional events within the store
Responsible for coordinating social media strategies

Dayton Correctional Institute, Dayton, OH

Correctional Officer Intern (March 2007- July 2007)

Developed knowledge and an understanding of the day to day tasks of a correctional officer.
Effectively worked with teammates to ensure there was a level of respect and safety amongst the officers

and inmates

HONORS & AFFILIATIONS:

Member: Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, BC Lions (2009 – 2012)
Member: University of Cincinnati Football Team (2004 – 2008)
Big East Football Champions (2008)
Led the Nation and University of Cincinnati Football Team in interceptions (2007)
Second-Team All-Big East (2008)
Big East Defensive Player of the Week (2006)
Named Team Captain of the University of Cincinnati Football Team (2008)
Member of the Ohio State Buckeyes coaching staff that went 12-0 (August 2012 – November 2012)

LEADERSHIP

Forever Young, Columbus, Ohio

Co-Founder & Executive Director (August 2010 – present)

Founded a non-profit, tax exempt, community outreach organization for college students
Responsible for coordinating all programs and fundraisers
Organizes program budget
Develops marketing strategies and recruit volunteers for the program