Sarah Smith
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dynamic and collaborative leader with over 10 years of experience driving cross-functional teams to success. Rooted in the philosophy that true leadership begins with active followership, I excel at building trust, fostering open communication, and empowering team members. Proven track record of executing complex projects by valuing diverse perspectives and leading from within the team to achieve collective organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Machinist's Mate
US Navy
Chicago IL, Pensacola FL, Virginia Beach VA
11.2024 - Current
- Performed engine overhauls, system maintenance, diagnostics, and flight operations on F/A-18s to ensure optimal aircraft performance.
PURE Insurance Championship
First Tee Headquarters - Monterey County
Pebble Beach
09.2024 - 09.2024
- Selected from 145 applicants to participate in the championship tournament alongside a senior tourman.
- Completed rounds of -2 at Pebble Beach Golf Links and -1 at Spyglass Hills, demonstrating competitive performance.
- Met golf legends Freddy Couples and Ernie Els, gaining insights from their experiences and enhancing personal growth.
- Participated in career-focused opportunities and the Legends & Leaders event, contributing to a national platform for youth leadership showcased on live TV.
High School Golf
Bullard ISD
Bullard
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Qualified with team for district, regionals, and state as 1st team Varsity freshman year.
- Achieved first place in multiple regular school tournaments while qualifying for district, regionals, and state sophomore year.
- Secured first place individual at state with total score of 141, also placed 1st in district and 2nd in regionals junior year.
- Because of my Champion title for state, I was invited to play at the PGA National High School Golf Association tournament.
Golf Instructor
First Tee Greater Tyler
Tyler
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Instructed ages 5 through 18 in golf fundamentals, integrating life skills and core values into lessons.
- Collaborated with coworkers to develop engaging class activities and create comprehensive lesson plans.
- Performed administrative tasks such as collecting payments, handling paperwork, making schedules, and updating databases.
President of Junior Advisory Board
First Tee Greater Tyler
Tyler
05.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated multiple tournaments with First Tee locations to enhance community engagement.
- Developed and organized raffle fundraiser scrambles and engaging events, including a glow-in-the-dark tournament, to raise money for our program.
- Created and led planning sessions to focus on organizational goals and priorities.
NTJPGA
North Texas
04.2017 - 08.2024
- Competed in golf tournaments starting at age 10.
- I played in the PGA Junior League and NTPGA JT Prep Tour until 13 where I was points champion for 2 consecutive years.
- Competed in NTPGA JT Medalist Tournaments, securing points champion title for 3 years.
- Participated in Texas Women's Open, competing against 150 players, and received exemption from NTPGA based on performance.
Education
Bullard High School ISD
Bullard, TX08-2024
Skills
- Consistent ball striking
- Effective course management
- Great under pressure
- Ability to work with a team
- Cross-Functional collaborator
- Relationship builder
- Great active listener
Certification
- Adult CPR/AED American Red Cross EXP. Feb 28
Timeline
Aviation Machinist's Mate
US Navy
11.2024 - Current
PURE Insurance Championship
First Tee Headquarters - Monterey County
09.2024 - 09.2024
High School Golf
Bullard ISD
08.2021 - 08.2024
Golf Instructor
First Tee Greater Tyler
06.2021 - 08.2024
President of Junior Advisory Board
First Tee Greater Tyler
05.2021 - 08.2024
NTJPGA
North Texas
04.2017 - 08.2024
Bullard High School ISD