1. 5657 Saddleback Road Garland, T exas, 75043 2147934095 t oddrickgot cher0@gmail.com
Toddrick Gotcher
5657 Saddleback Road
Garland, Texas, 75043
214-793-4095
toddrickgotcher0@gmail.com
EDUCATION
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX
Master of Arts in Media and Communication August 2016
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX
Master of Science in Sports Management December 2015
GPA:3.6
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY Lubbock, TX
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise and Sports Science August 2014
Completed 4-year degree in 3 years
GPA:3.37
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Division I Men's Basketball Team Aug 2011 – Mar 2016
Team Captain: 2013-2016
Received full athletic scholarship
Balanced time precisely while traveling for games, leading practices, and going to class to attain high GPAs
Led team to the NCAA March Madness tournament
Devoted an average of 40+ hours per week to training, practices, meetings, and game competition
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Texas Tech University Career Center Lubbock, TX
Student Ambassador May 2016 – Present
 Developed skills on critiquing resumes, cover letters, personal statements, and CVs to help students careers
 Assisted career counselors with preparing students for future opportunities in their professional careers
 Advised career explorations and career development skills needed for professional careers in the workforce
 Influenced incoming freshmen about the value of the Career Center services at the Red Raider Orientation
 Coordinated weekly office schedules for 12 career counselors
Texas Tech University Athletic Department Lubbock, TX
Intern, Marketing, Fundraising, and Compliance Jun 2015 – Apr 2016
Obtained a general understanding of how the Athletic Department works with day-to-day operations
Conducted individual meetings with top-level administrators including Athletic Director on planned projects
Increased overall attendance at basketball and football games by 33% over a 6-month period
Produced stewardship and fundraising strategies with donors to close monetary gifts for the university
Collaborated valuable relationships with current and potential donors by attending fundraising events
Assisted with marketing over 17 sports of Texas Tech athletic events to the community
Gained an understanding of NCAA rules and compliance with coaches, student athletes, and administration
Educated incoming freshmen and transfer students on traditions and athletic events at Texas Tech
Directed members of the basketball ‘Super Fans’ to grow student attendance by 25% over a 6-month period
Welcomed 1,000+ freshmen at Red Raider Orientation and presented about Texas Tech athletic department
Informed faculty and administration on the values of a student-athlete and how to balance life with athletics
Correlated with administrative staff on strategies and detailed executive staff meetings on planning projects
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Lubbock, TX
Executive Cabinet Member Jun 2015 – Apr 2016
Incorporated ideas and opinions from student-athletes’ perspectives into legislative decisions
Generated student-athletes’ voice within the NCAA structure to give insight of student-athletes
Actively participated in the administrative process of athletics programs within the NCAA

2. 5657 Saddleback Road Garland, T exas, 75043 2147934095 t oddrickgot cher0@gmail.com
Mentor Tech Lubbock, TX
Mentor Jul 2015 – May 2016
Developed leadership with positive and realistic self-appraisal to two underrepresented students
Promoted and encouraged academic sucess, personal growth, and community involvement to help students
Provided students with information, direction, and encouragement to reaching their goals while in college
United States Olympic Committee (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere) Colorado Springs, CO
FLAME Intern Jun 2015
Established skills about goal setting, leadership, and self-motivation from U.S. Olympians and Paralympians
Operated with national sport organizations to develop business and inclusion strategies within the workforce
Enhanced personal brand, hone interviewing skills, and compelling resumes for future career po sitions
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Tech Athletic Ambassador Lubbock, TX
Internal Committee Aug 2015 – May 2016
Engaged with Texas Tech fans and students to increase attendance by 33% by promoting Tech Athletics
Incorporated planning events to influence community members to be more involved in Texas Tech Athletics
Issued team goals to increase attendance with campus relations and community relations to students
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX
Basketball Camp Counselor Jun 2011 – Aug 2015
Instructed participants ages 5-18 years on proper basketball technique
Developed and implemented drills in groups of 15-20 players to enhance basketball skills
Conducted guidance, leadership, and general safe ty for athletes on campus
Athletes In Action Manila, Philippines
Player & Missionary Aug 2014
Instructed participants ages 5-50 years on proper basketball technique
Led prayer groups and shared my faith with citizens in the Philippines
Competed against Professional Philippine basketball teams
AWARDS AND HONORS
Texas Tech Scholar Student-Athlete of the Year 2016
All-Big XII Honorable Mention 2016
Academic All-Big XII 2012-2016
Red Raider Club Scholar Athlete of the Month 2015-2016
Big XII “Champion for Life” 2015
N4A John McLendon Scholarship Recipient 2015
Texas Tech Alumni Association Student Leadership 2015
Dr. Gerald Lage Academic Award 2015
Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar Award 2015
Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges 2015
TECHSPY Academic Excellence Award 2011-2015
Big XII Commissioners Honor Roll 2011-2013
Texas Tech Dean’s List 2011-2013
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Motivational Public Speaker 2011-2016
Spoke to athletic banquets, honor graduates, and churches about importance of college and academic success
Hospital Visits 2011-2016
Volunteered over 100 hospital community outreach events to help and bring gifts to patients for comfort
Elementary School Visits 2011-2016
Visited over 100 elementary schools to speak about importance of readings, staying in school, and college
2nd and Seven Foundation 2015
Promoted reading to the 2nd graders and provided free books to encourage reading is fun
Homeless Shelter Visits 2011-2013
Served fresh meals to the homeless people throughout the year to help lessen hunger around the world