Connor McKemey is a student at the University of High Point majoring in Mass Communications with a minor in Sports Marketing and Management. He has a passion for sports and overcoming adversity as one of the largest burn survivors in the nation. Throughout high school and college, he has gained experience in varsity lacrosse coaching, radio broadcasting, and golf club operations. Connor seeks to leverage his experiences with injury and perseverance to advocate for others through public speaking and community involvement.

1. cm
Connor McKemey
3230 5th Baxter Crossing Fort Mill, SC 29708
T: 803.389.5276 E: connor.mckemey@gmail.com
Objective As a competitive student - athlete throughout middle and high school and recognized as one of the largest burn
survivors in the nation, Iam passionate aboutearningan education in Sports Marketing and Managementwhile
complementingitwith work experience throughout my college career. Couplingeducation and experience will prepare
me to represent a brand and/orteam with confidence and knowledge. Alongwith a career in my chosen field, Iwant to
continue to leverage the experience I have had and share my message of strength and perseverance in the face of
adversity forall who may benefit.
Education University of High Point, High Point NC Aug 2013 to Present
Majoringin Mass Communications with a minorin Sports Marketing and Management.
Fort Mill High School, Fort Mill SC Aug 2009 to May 2013
 Starting Lacrosse Playeron 2011State Championshipteam
 Nominated and selected for South Carolina Boys State in June 2013. An honorfora select group of risingsenior
boys with outstandingqualities of leadership, character, scholarship, loyalty and service to theirschools and
communities.
 Graduated with 4.35 weighted GPA
Experience University of High Point, High Point NC August 2013 to Present
Varsity Lacrosse Student Coach
Responsible forsupportingthe coaches and players pre-season, season and post-season in preparingforand execution
of play.
 Film practice and games, prepare breakdown forcoaches to review with players. Tightturnaround times required
so film and commentary is ready for next practice
 Part of coachingteam executing team strategy sessions and pre-game walk-throughs
 Facilitate player/ coach communications
 Represent HPU Lacrosse team as a community liaison by organizingteam community outreach activities and
motivational exercises
Family Advisory Council at Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte NC September 2010 – Present
Youth Advisory Board Member
Outreach counselorand teen peer advisorto otherchildren hospitalized with traumaticinjuries. Responsible for raising
awareness forthe hospital, its services and key events to help raise money.
 Featured speaker for Healthcare ProviderEducation Sessions, Fundraisers and Events
 PlanningCommittee Memberfor HopeBuilders 5k and Fun Run in 2010, 2011and 2012 – over1500 runners/families
participated
 PlanningCommittee MemberforChildren’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament in 2010 and 2011with over 100 golfers
attending
Seacrest Studios at Levine Children’s Hospital, Charlotte NC May 2014 – August 2014
Radio DJ for Seacrest Studios at Levine Children’s Hospital thatprovided entertainmentforpatients and theirfamilies
duringtheir stay.
 Created and hosted weekly Charlotte Sports Talk Show
 Interviewed several popularmusicians
 Led hospital tours
 Created and executed activities to entertain patients
River Hills Country Club, Lake Wylie, SC February 2013 – August 2014
Created quality golfingexperience for members and theirguests through knowledge of course, ensuring carts, driving
range, tee box and club house areas were kept up to standards throughout the day

2. cm
2
Community
Outreach
Since 2010 I have had the opportunity to act as a featured speaker, interviewed for articles and film and participate on
councils and boards focused on helpingteens and adults overcome traumatic, overwhelmingadversity and actingas a
community advocate for injured athletes.
 Speakingengagements:
o Georgia: Southeast Firefighters Burn Foundation
o Charlotte, NC: Levine’s Children’s Hospital HopeBuilders; CMC Education Series; Cam Newton
Foundation
o Fort Mill, SC: Children’s Miracle Network Golf Tournament
o Cincinnati, OH: Phoenix Society
o High Point, NC: Susie’s Hope Foundation
o Los Angeles, CA: Hallmark Channel’s Hero DogAwards Ceremony
 Articles / Film:
o US Lacrosse Magazine CoverStory – March 2011
o World Burn Congress – October 2011
o Trial By Fire Documentary Feature Story – 2012 (www.trialbyfiredoc.org)
o Charlotte ParentMagazine: “Top 15 Terrific Teens” – April 2012
 Councils / Boards:
o Family Advisory Council – September2010 to Present
o York County YouLead Teen Leadership Council – September 2011 - 2012
References Available Upon Request