Paul J. Grimm Email: reeper38@hotmail.com

OBJECTIVE:

A graduate assistant coaching position where leadership and management skills, combined with

the ability to thrive under pressure and learn new concepts quickly, will contribute to the success

of the team and have a positive impact on players as individuals.

QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY:

? 3 years experience as Defensive Back at the University of Notre Dame (two years under Lou Holtz, 1 year under Bob Davie) accumulating knowledge about the game grounded in fundamentals and technique.

? Time management skills and work ethic required for success in varsity football and ROTC (on scholarship) while still excelling in the classroom.

? Two springs as a volunteer assistant at Douglas H.S. in Parkland, FL following the spring semesters at Notre Dame, developing the attention to detail necessary to evaluate and critique athletic performance as well as potential.

? 4 years experience ensuring the health, welfare, and combat readiness of soldiers. Providing for their personal and logistical needs as well as the maintenance of over $8 million worth of equipment. Received highest rating by immediate supervisors on all evaluation reports throughout career.

? Ability to synthesize large amounts of information from various sources quickly and make timely and accurate decisions, performing duties for long periods of time without rest and under high stress.

? Strong team builder with aptitude for taking a group of individuals and elevating their performance by providing leadership, motivation, and direction. Rated by senior rater as the number one Lieutenant among 21 peers in unit.

? Experience developing and executing training plans that are goal-oriented and produce results.

Adaptive and quick learning, demonstrating the willingness to accept challenge.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Battalion Fire Direction Officer, Fort Hood, TX March 2001 ? August 2001

? Provided leadership and direction for 9-man section. Devised and executed training and certification for 6 subordinate sections, raising their level of proficiency. Directed the fires of an 18-gun battalion, maximizing all available assets in simulated combat environment.

Firing Battery Platoon Leader, Fort Hood, TX Aug 2000 ? Mar 2001

? Trained and cared for 27 soldiers, ensuring all logistical and personal needs were met while increasing their evaluation scores through mission-focused training, high standards, and strong leadership. Accounted for and maintained over $8 million worth of equipment. Remained aware of tactical situation, always anticipating future events.

Battery Fire Direction Officer, Fort Hood, TX / Kuwait January 2000 ? August 2000

? Through timely management of personnel, resources, and information, directed the fire control operations of a 6-gun battery. Oversaw the training and efficiency of an 8-man crew, processing information and making decisions where both accuracy and speed are essential to success.