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| I have a local company that has discussed a possible product sponsorship. In our discussions they asked if I could send them my resume.
What I thought would be rather easy to put together has turned out to be rather difficult. I figure basic contact info and career highlights go on there, but what else? This would be my first sponsor so I dont have any past sponsorships (I assume you would list for a job resume).
Anyone ever type out a barrel racing resume? Any tips or advice?
Do I add info about my horse as well?
Edited by Mis_Trev 2017-04-24 6:07 PM
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| Some ideas...
Do a short background of yourself (did you start riding when you were 5 or 25, have you always barrel raced, etc...)
Yes, talk about your horses and how you came to own them and your partnership, accomplishments, etc...
What clubs/associations are you a member of? IPRA, NBHA, BBR, etc...Where do you compete? State? regional? National?
Who are your role models? Why?
What are your goals? BE SPECIFIC (for 2017 and beyond)
How did you hear about there product? How long have you used it? What do you like about it?
Do you have any other sponsorships?
How do you feel you can contribute to X Company, support the brand, etc...BE SPECIFIC (i.e. I will post/share product info on social media 3x per month, I will wear logo attire at all events, etc...)
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| RedHead84 - 2017-04-25 7:50 AM Some ideas... Do a short background of yourself (did you start riding when you were 5 or 25, have you always barrel raced, etc...) Yes, talk about your horses and how you came to own them and your partnership, accomplishments, etc... What clubs/associations are you a member of? IPRA, NBHA, BBR, etc...Where do you compete? State? regional? National? Who are your role models? Why? What are your goals? BE SPECIFIC (for 2017 and beyond) How did you hear about there product? How long have you used it? What do you like about it? Do you have any other sponsorships? How do you feel you can contribute to X Company, support the brand, etc...BE SPECIFIC (i.e. I will post/share product info on social media 3x per month, I will wear logo attire at all events, etc...)
Thank you for your suggestions!
There is a ton of information online on writing a normal job resume, but an "athlete" resume there is not a lot of info. | |
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| IMO keep it short and simple.
List the associations you belong to and your accomplishments. You can mention your horse(s) briefly, but they don't need to read your life story about how such and such horse came into your life. If you use their product, make sure you tell them what you like about it and what it has done for your and/or your horse(s). Tell them why you would be a good ambassador for their brand. Mentioning a few of your short term/long term goals wouldn't be a bad idea. | |
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Location: Willows, CA | As a manufacturer, I get requests for sponsorship all the time. Be sure to explain your experience with the products that you will be representing. Over half the requests I get never mention my product. I know that these are just blanket form requests that the person is sending to everyone that they can get an address for. Those go straight to the trash unless it is clear that the sender is young. In that case, if I have the time, I will give some pointers about asking for support. | |
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Location: Adopt a homeless pet - www.petfinder.com! | RedHead84 - 2017-04-25 8:50 AM Some ideas... Do a short background of yourself (did you start riding when you were 5 or 25, have you always barrel raced, etc...) Yes, talk about your horses and how you came to own them and your partnership, accomplishments, etc... What clubs/associations are you a member of? IPRA, NBHA, BBR, etc...Where do you compete? State? regional? National? Who are your role models? Why? What are your goals? BE SPECIFIC (for 2017 and beyond) How did you hear about there product? How long have you used it? What do you like about it? Do you have any other sponsorships? How do you feel you can contribute to X Company, support the brand, etc...BE SPECIFIC (i.e. I will post/share product info on social media 3x per month, I will wear logo attire at all events, etc...)
This! I've been in non-profit fundraising for many moons. The highlighted things are especially important. A prospective sponsor is interested in the benefits they'll get for their money. Explain how the sponsorship will benefit them. Term it a "partnership".
Edited by Calangelo 2017-04-28 8:47 AM
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| Thank you all for your input! I hope this helps others as well! I have really had to do some digging, but it is slowly coming together. | |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | WrapN3MN - 2017-04-25 1:00 PM IMO keep it short and simple. List the associations you belong to and your accomplishments. You can mention your horse(s) briefly, but they don't need to read your life story about how such and such horse came into your life. If you use their product, make sure you tell them what you like about it and what it has done for your and/or your horse(s). Tell them why you would be a good ambassador for their brand. Mentioning a few of your short term/long term goals wouldn't be a bad idea.
I prefer them to be short and sweet-what have you won? and on what horses? The higher the level of competition, the better the sponsorship. But even local fun days and gymkhana riders can help out the local feed/tack store by advertising for them :) | |
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| wyoming barrel racer - 2017-04-28 1:20 PM
WrapN3MN - 2017-04-25 1:00 PM IMO keep it short and simple. List the associations you belong to and your accomplishments. You can mention your horse(s) briefly, but they don't need to read your life story about how such and such horse came into your life. If you use their product, make sure you tell them what you like about it and what it has done for your and/or your horse(s). Tell them why you would be a good ambassador for their brand. Mentioning a few of your short term/long term goals wouldn't be a bad idea.
I prefer them to be short and sweet-what have you won? and on what horses? The higher the level of competition, the better the sponsorship. But even local fun days and gymkhana riders can help out the local feed/tack store by advertising for them :)
This! Being the first person to deal with such requests for what I would say is one of the top 10 companies that sponsor the big names...I hate having to sift through pages and pages of stuff to get to what you have actually accomplished and whether or not we will be looking at your resume as a serious candidate.
Much like a professional resume for an open job position, if there is too much to read through...most folks will set it aside for when they have time. If someone else piques their interest before that time, it's likely to go to someone else. Short, sweet, and to the point is best. | |
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