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FORD Models|Robert Black Agency
Mother Agency| Stewart Talent, Chicago
(SAG) Screen Actors Guild & American Film and Television and Radio Artist
Union Member 2004-Present
Official Model | Ariat Boots & Clothing International 2019-Present

Former NFL Football Player
National Football League Players Association 1996-Present
Film (Principal)
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Trouble with D.D. (Reggie Baily) 2005
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Ride a long (Pilot) 2010​
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Polish Bar-Officer Rooney 2010
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Two-a-days(Coach Brown), Director: April WIlson 2010
TV Series (Principal)
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Empire (John Holloway, "I am who I am", FOX 2020
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Chicago PD (Joe Mason, "Center Mass", NBC 2020
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Chicago PD (Officer Hillar, "Snitch") NBC 2017
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Empire ( John Halloway, "Noble Memory") FOX 2017
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Chicago PD (Officer Hillar, "Reform") NBC, 2017
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Chicago Fire (Officer Hillar, "Carry me") NBC, 2017
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Empire (John Halloway, "The Unkindest Cut") Fox, 2016
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Empire (John Halloway, "What we may be") Fox, 2016
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Empire (John Halloway, "Cupid kills") Fox, 2016
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Chicago PD (Officer, Hillar "The Case that needed to be solved") NBC, 2016
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Chicago Fire (Officer, Hillar, "We Call her Jellybean")NBC,2016​
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Chicago PD (Officer Hillar, "Knocking the family right out") NBC, 2015
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Sirens(Drunken Guest, "To Jeff do us part")USA Network 2015
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Crisis(Cedric-Kidnapper)FOX, 2015
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Chicago Fire(Officer Hillar, "One Minute")NBC 2013
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Boss(Sheriff Warren; Blacklash")Showtime 2013
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The Chicago Code(Beat Cop)FOX,2012
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Detoit 187(Dutch; "Engagement")ABC, 2009
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The Beast(Agent Harris; "No Turning Back") A&E 2009
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The Beast(Agent Harris; "Counterfeit") A&E 2009
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Mob Doctors(Cancelled) 2007
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Ride along(Pilot)-TFCTV 2007
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Prison Break( Correctional Office; "J-Cat")FOX 2006
Reality TV (Principal)
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"100 Days of Summer"-Bravo TV, 2014​
Voice overs
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Experian-X-Ray Voice over
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U.S. Army- BAM (Department of Defense) Voiceover
Print Ads
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Experia
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Target
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Harley Davidson
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Sprite
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Bank of America
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Whal Clippers
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Kmart
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John Deere
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Dawn Liquid
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Bedford Furniture
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Comcast
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Gatorade
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Office Depot
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Cialis
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Chicago Magazine
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Motorola
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Ace Hardware
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Discover Card
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Champion
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Boathouse Magazine
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Rogers & Holland Jewelry
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Tel Labs
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Pampered Chef
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Duerdox
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Navistar
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Timeout Magazine
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Sears
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Morton Salt
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ADT Home Security
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Dominos
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Brooks Rehabilitation
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Banner Health Care
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Prolo Gel
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Republic Services
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Vocera
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Ariat Clothing
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Grand Canyon University
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Turft & Needle
Fit Model
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Ariat Clothing and Boots
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Harley Davidson-2018
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Duluth Clothing Fit Model-2015-2017
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Casual Male Fit Model-2013-2017
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Meijers-2008-2010
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Luggers-2010
Football Career
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Tennessee '93-97
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New York Jets '97-98
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Chicago Bears '98-'99
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Green Bay Packers(IR)
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Chicago Enforcers '00-01
Commercials (ALL Principal)
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Walmart(3)
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Old Dominion
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Ford Escape
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Coors Brewing Company(5)
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Saran Wrap
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AT&T
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U.S. Bank(2)
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State Farm(3)
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GMC
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2k Sports
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Southwest Airlines
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McDonald's(2)
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Listerine
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U.S. Mint(2)
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Illinois Tourism(2)
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Giant Eagle Grocery Store
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Sears(4)
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Allstate(2)
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Tide
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Netflix
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Kelloggs Frosted Flakes(2)
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Harris Bank(2)
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Sears Craftsman Tools
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Target(10)
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Phillip Morris(2)
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Rentway
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Budweiser
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Citizen's Bank
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Under Armour
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John Deere(2)
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Chevrolet
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University of Children Hospital
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Hartford Insurance
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Dawn(New-media website)
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Quixtar Amway
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Cialis
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Corners Children Hospital
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Experian(2)
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KFC
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Digoirnio Pizza
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Kentucky Farm Bureau
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Wisconsin Lottery
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Majestic Casino
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XS Energy
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Tweeter Center
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Citibank
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Illinois Lottery(6)
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Grand Canyon University(2)
Training
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U.S. Army(2)
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Hamburger Helper(Manwhich)
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Regions Bank
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Babybel
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Alzheimer Association
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Champion
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Levitra(2)
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Nationwide Insurance
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AllTell
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Budweiser
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Blockbuster
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Statefarm compliance commercial(4)
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Miller Lite
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Buick​​
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Republic Services ​
Catherine Head On-Camera, Theater Coach & Instructor (Public Speaking, Media, Acting) 2004-2005
Improv Olympic-Level 3-4 Comedic Improv
1501 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
July-Aug. 2010
Full Resume
Ray Austin
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US Patent Holder and Inventor
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Summary of Qualifications
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1 year of experience as a broadcast color commentator with the Indoor Football Leagues Salt Lake Screaming Eagles team-2017
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5 years Owner & General Manager at SPEED USA, Inc. Central Park Athletic Club, Naperville IL. (2001-2006)
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5 years of practice in athletic training and coaching (2002-2006)
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12 years of progressive guest speaking (including guest speaking at the Black Is Tech conference 2019, Manhattan NY, Player Impact, Las Vegas 2019, San Francisco Block2TheFuture Conference 2018, NFL Players Association Life After Series, Las Vegas 2018, Rainbow PUSH Sports Tech, Chicago 2019 and 2018, The Retired Players Association 2019, Columbia School of Arts (2018), Google Global Stream, Chicago 2016, FMI GUILD, Scottsdale Arizona 2009, FMI GUILD, Phoenix, Arizona (2008)
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official Model for Ariat Boots & Clothing International (2019-present)
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15 years of active commercial acting and modeling (Chicago Fire, Empire, Walmart, Harley Davidson, Listerine, Coke, etc.)
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Experience
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Co-Founder, Fan Controlled Football (FCF)- 2015- Present
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Fan Controlled Football (FCF), Sports Technology and Operations Solutions, Culver City California
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Created the first beta test for (snapcount) creative input for the FCFL application
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Raise capital to fund FCF seasons and arena build out through presentation pitches with Intel, Amazon, LightSpeed Ventures, and IMG Academy
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Effectively use syndicated and proprietary tools for support and contribution to the planning and implementation of the first season
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Liaison between technology integration, Football Operations, and Apparel Department
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Employ and oversee management and coaching of Sports Technology and Football Operations
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SAG/AFTRA Actor and Professional Model
Stewart Talent, Talent Agency, Chicago Illinois (2004-Present) FORD Model & Robert Black Agency, Scottsdale, Az. 2018-Present
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National Principal Commercials with Ford, Coors Brewing Company, McDonald’s, State Farm, and Hallmark
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Regional Principal Commercials with Illinois Lottery, University of Chicago Hospital, and Majestic Casino
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Television Series with Empire, Chicago PD, Chicago Fire, Sirens, Boss, and Prison Break
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Independent Films with The Trouble With Dee Dee and Polish Bar
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Print Advertisements with Harley Davidson, Bank of America, John Deere, Gatorade, Ace Hardware, Coke, and Cialis
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Co-Owner, Team Inc. Talent- January 2007-April 2010
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Team Inc. Talent, Sports Talent Agency, Chicago Illinois
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Co-produced and cast Under Armour commercials featuring Under Armour Brand and former Chicago Bears Wide Receiver Devin Hester
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Men’s Health Magazine front cover photoshoot featuring NFL All-Pro Wide Receiver Arizona Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald
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Casted talent and featured in Prince Fielder’s 2K Sports video game commercial
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Cast Sony Play Station commercial featuring former Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning
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Casted and featured in Levitra commercial featuring former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka
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Cast Walt Disney Aladdin WMS slot machine, featuring sports modeling talent
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Primary contact and liaison between the client and casting directors and creative department
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Co-Owner, Speed USA-Central Park Athletic Club- June 2002-December 2006
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Speed USA-Central Park Athletic Club, Elite Sports Performance Facility, Naperville Illinois
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Trained, coached, and mentored high school, college, and professional athletes (Chris Brown formerly of Tennessee
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Titans, Justin Tuck formerly of the New York Giants, Tommy Zbikowski formerly of the Chicago Bears)
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Effectively and efficiently managed employees and maintenance of the 40,000 square foot sports facility Successfully increased monthly revenue of sports facility by 40% year over yea Obtained partnership with Nike to offer athletic training, development, and mentorship to inner city youth in Chicago
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Professional Football Player
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Defensive Back, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, New York Jets, National Football League 1997-2001
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​Education
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee B.S. Major: Psychology 1993-1996
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Affiliations/Certifications
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American Council on Exercise Certification
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated
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Screen Actors Guild & American Film Television and Radio Artist
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American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
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National Football League Players Association
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National Football League LEGENDS Association ​
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Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences