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Horace McCoy

Knoxville

Summary

Developed invaluable skills and communication techniques through 5 years of SEC Division I football. Actively seeking employment opportunities leveraging my transferrable skills to make a positive impact.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder

Huddle for Hearts
01.2023 - Current
  • Founded and leads Huddle for Hearts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness of sudden cardiac arrest through community outreach, education, and lifesaving resources.
  • Spearheads the donation and distribution of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to underserved neighborhoods, securing partnerships and funding through effective advocacy and public speaking.
  • Organizes and conducted CPR and AED training demonstrations, engaging diverse community groups and empowering hundreds with critical emergency response skills.

Brand Ambassador

Best Buy Metals
04.2024 - 03.2025
  • Educated potential customers on the quality of goods and services.
  • Appeared in billboards and a commercial on behalf of the company.

Brand Ambassador

K Brew
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Generated leads for future business opportunities by collecting customer contact information during promotional events.
  • Developed brand loyalty with customers.
  • Appeared in a commercial and a shared Instagram posts.

Brand Ambassador

Moonshine Mountain Cookie
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Increased positive word-of-mouth referrals through genuine, personalized customer interactions and excellent product knowledge.
  • Ensured accurate representation of the brand by maintaining consistent messaging and visuals across all promotional materials and presentations.
  • Enhanced brand recognition by executing promotional events and engaging customers with product demonstrations.
  • Boosted sales through effective collaboration with store staff to promote products in high-traffic areas.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
12-2024

Accomplishments

  • 2025 Reese's Senior Bowl Invitee
  • 2024 SEC Academic Honor Roll
  • 2024 SEC Football community service team
  • 2024 All State Good Works Team
  • 2024 Wuerffel Trophy Finalist
  • 2024 Comeback Player of the Year Semifinalist
  • 2024 Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Semi-Finalist
  • 2024 AFCA Good Works Team Nominee


Timeline

Brand Ambassador

K Brew
08.2024 - 12.2024

Brand Ambassador

Best Buy Metals
04.2024 - 03.2025

Brand Ambassador

Moonshine Mountain Cookie
06.2023 - 12.2024

Founder

Huddle for Hearts
01.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Tennessee
Horace McCoy