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Contact Information
(330) 413-0010
cknightc@umich.edu
http://CooperCharlton.blogspot.com
917 Sylvan St. 
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Hometown: 12 Baldwin St. Hudson, OH 44236

 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

 University of Michigan Lacrosse Team | Ann Arbor, MI                                                                                                       
Undergraduate Assistant Coach
-Developed outstanding time management skills by balancing a full academic course load with the demands of Division I training, travel and competition schedule from 2012 -2014

 -Exhibited mental toughness necessary to overcome three surgeries while relentlessly striving to compete at the highest level – offered a coaching position beginning of 2014 due to inability to play through previous surgeries  

 Wolverine Support Network | Ann Arbor, MI                                                                                                      
Co-Founder
-Developed, marketed and launched a peer to peer support initiative aimed at empowering Michigan students and Student-athletes to create a community and support each other’s mental health, identity and being Leaders and Best

University of Michigan, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)                                 
President
-Liaison on behalf of the student-athletic population to the Athletic Department and Central Student Campus

 -Responsibilities – Big Ten Representative, Campaign management, community engagement, NCAA reform

University of Michigan, Office of Development | Ann Arbor, MI                                                                               
Student Ambassador
-Serve as the face of student athletes to the Michigan alumni and donors at major sporting and special events

 -Assure every donor has a positive experience at every event 



EDUCATION

 University of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI                                                                                                    
BA, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics
Stephen M. Ross School of Business Sales Track

The Hill Academy | Toronto, Canada                                                                                                                               
-Post-Graduate Certification program | Hill Academy leadership Program graduate

 Hudson High School | Hudson, Ohio


WORK EXPERIENCE

 Youth Defensive Summer Program | Hudson, OH                                                                                                    
Start-Up
-Pursued entrepreneurial interests in creating the first, highly profitable defensive youth lacrosse training program
     
-Educated families on how to navigate the college recruiting landscape successfully

Rice Oil Company | Akron, OH                                                                                                           
Warehouse Environmental Engineer      
-Ability to follow direction and leadership to create a clean safe environment for staff and clients

 -Broadened understanding of  Distribution & Warehouse Storage and efficiency 

Western Reserve Systems Group | Hudson, OH                                                                                                                  
Applications Assistant
-Acquired an understanding of interactive online data collection tools

 -Organized and tested all online statistics and data to be used for computer applications
1800-GOT-JUNK | Akron,OH                                                                                                                                              
Marketing and Collections Advisor 
-Advertised GOT-JUNK with personal interaction, cold calls and live advertisement                  
-Assisted in removal, deconstruction and recycling of serviced materials

CASE STUDIES - CAREER SURVEYS | Cleveland, OH | Hudson, OH

Shadowed a broad range of entrepreneurs, professionals and managers
  • Managing Director, Key Banc Capital Markets (Wayne Wallace)
  • Managing Partner, Brouse McDowell Attorneys at Law (Marc Merklin)
  • SVP, Wells Fargo Wealth Management (Jim Barsella)
  • Managing Partner, Apple Growth Partners, CPA (Chuck Mullen)
  • Principal, Booz & Company (Management Consulting - Jason Kerins)
  • CEO, Brew1 Coffee (Start-up - Craig Waters)
  • VP, Fitness Quest (Inventors/Makers of Bosu Ball - Craig Waters)
  • President, Steel Products Corp (Manufacturer - Bill Welsh)
  • Area Director of PMO, ClearWire (Mike Hogan)

HONORS/AWARDS
  • Lacrosse Scholarship (University of Michigan)
  • Leadership Award (The Hill Academy Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
  • Ray Hyser Sportsmanship (Hudson Varsity Basketball) (Coach Comments)
  • School Pride (Hudson Varsity Lacrosse)
  • Academic Excellence Award (Hudson Varsity Basketball) (Recommendation)
  • Lacrosse All-American
  • 2-Time Defensive MVP (Lacrosse)
  • Rookie of the Year (Lacrosse)
  • 4-Year, 2-Sport Student-Athlete (Basketball and Lacrosse)
  • Captain: State Championship Lacrosse Team (1st in school history)
  • Student Ambassador: People-To-People Student Ambassador, New Zealand and Australia
VOLUNTEERISM
READING LIST
  • eMyth, TheEntrepreneur Myth Revisted
  • Mind Gym
  • Good to Great
  • Built to Last
  • Start at the Top
  • Building Wealth the American Way
  • Great Game of Business
  • Rich Dad, Poor Dad
  • The 5 Love languages
  • Think and Grow Rich
  • Way of the Peaceful Warrior
  • The Godfather
OUTDOOR PURSUITS
  • Kiteboarding
  • Wakeboarding
  • Snowboarding
  • Street basketball
  • Beach
  • All Things Traverse City

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