Derrick Hughes

Derrick Hughes

 

Ebensburg, Pa. 15931

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derrickdhughes@netscape.net

 

Objective

To obtain both financial and product sponsorships inside and outside of the fishing industry by becoming a member of the promotional staff for the company to raise market share from increased visibility in media outlets, fishing tournaments, logos on apparel and tournament rig as well as website.

 

Qualifications

-          Experienced member of promotional staff for many reputable brands within the fishing industry.

-          Effective written and oral communication skills.

-          Strong professional presence.

-          Easily networks within large groups of people.

-          Possesses strong work ethic and desire to succeed.

 

Education

Projected graduation from Penn State University in May 2010 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree focusing on fisheries sciences.

 

Organizations

Competitively fishing in the following organizations for over seven years.

-          Bass Angler’s Sportsmen Society (B.A.S.S.) – 2001-present

-          National Striped Bass Association (N.S.B.A.) – 2000-present

-          Fisher’s of Men National Tournament Trail – 2004-present

-          FLW Outdoors – 2003-present

-          Penn State University Bass Club – 2006-present

 

Tournament Trails Fished

-          BFL Northeastern Division

-          Jim’s Anchorage Tournament Circuit

-          Fisher’s of Men Central Pennsylvania Division

-          B.A.S.S.

-          Angler’s Choice

-          FLW Collegiate Series

-          Boat U.S. Collegiate Series

-          Under Armour Circuit

 

 

 

 

Accomplishments

-          Team captain and safety officer for Penn State University Bass club.

-          One of two anglers to represent Penn State University at the Boat U.S. National Collegiate Championship two years running.

-          Fourth place overall finish in Jim’s Anchorage Division for the 2008 season.

-          Finished 2^nd out of 80 boaters at the Jim’s Anchorage tournament October 5^th, 2008.

-          Big fish award at the Jim’s Anchorage tournament October 5^th, 2008.

-          Finished 44^th out of 150 boaters in first tournament at professional status May 10^th, 2008. (BFL)

-          Placed 6^th out of 30 teams at the Virginia Tech Invitational. (2008)

-          Finished 74^th out of 120 teams at the Boat U.S. National Collegiate Championship.

 

Current Sponsors

-          TTI-Blakemore

-          Team 2K Fishing

-          Angling Technologies

-          Potomac River Custom Baits

-          Albakore Sport Fishing Gear

-          Big Bear Rods

-          Killer Bee Lures

-          Secret Weapon Lures

-          Bassaholics