Jack Cleary
Perth,WA
Summary
I'm an Olympic bronze medalist who prides themselves on a strong work ethic, effective communication skills, and initiative to learn. I am an approachable team player with practical experience in the fields of mental health, mentorship, public speaking, and elite sport performance. My active involvement in high performance spans over 14 years in programs ranging across high-school, collegiate, and national team environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Athlete
Rowing Australia
Canberra , ACT
2018.10 - 2024.06
- Demonstrated expertise in collaborating with teammates and staff to thrive in challenging environments.
- Mentored younger athletes coming up on how to effectively manage training-life balance.
- Employed effective communication to coordinate team towards world championship and Olympic success.
- Consistently involved in social media and marketing campaigns for RA brand.
- Extensive public speaking experience in both interview and group presentation environments.
- Proficient in interview techniques for various radio formats including pre-recorded and live broadcasts.
- Performed at highest echelon of world rowing competition to podium results.
Presenter
Black Dog Institute/ Rowing Australia
Canberra , ACT
2023.01 - 2023.07
- Customized effective presentations on mental health for diverse groups, including high school cohorts and sports organizations.
- Completed induction programs and self directed study into the mental health field.
Public Speaker
Self
Perth , WA
2021.08 - Current
- Conducted informative speeches sharing personal narrative around experience in an Olympic environment and its surrounding journey.
- Presented talks in a diverse range of environments including graduation ceremonies, sporting groups, and awards nights.
- Applied relevant anecdotes and learnings for target audience's needs.
Life Coach
Self
Perth , WA
2018.07 - 2020.07
- Worked collaboratively with clients to build a more well-rounded and holistic approach towards self-improvement.
- Provided guidance on various topics including weight loss strategies, goal setting methods, enhancing athletic performance, maintaining work-life harmony, and building self-esteem.
- Implemented a strength-based and process-oriented goal setting framework to cultivate a growth mindset.
- Strengthened clarity and communication by regularly conducting in-person update sessions with clients' parents.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of California Berkeley
Berkeley, CA2018-01
High School Diploma -
Trinity Catholic College
Perth, WA2012-01
Skills
- Time management: task prioritization and planning around varied schedules.
- Nutrition supplement familiarity; WADA educated.
- Inquisitive and approachable: always looking to ask questions and learn, and able to effectively educate others.
- Reliability: physical and mental readiness in high pressure environments.
- Teamwork and leadership: formed and upheld team-wide ethics and values.
- Presenting: media trained in interviews, public speaking, and group presentations.
- Effective Communication: excelled in creating space for teammates to contribute, increasing output quality.
- Nutrition supplement familiarity; WADA educated.
Accomplishments
- Olympic Bronze medalist 2021, M4x rowing.
- Henley Royal Regatta champion 2022, M2x.
- runner up Dean Witter award 2018 , University of California Berkeley 2018.
- U23 world championships medalist 2016.
- Rowing world cup representative and medalist, 2022-2024.
Certification
- working with vulnerable peoples check (WWVP), ACT.
Timeline
Presenter
Black Dog Institute/ Rowing Australia
2023.01 - 2023.07
Public Speaker
Self
2021.08 - Current
Athlete
Rowing Australia
2018.10 - 2024.06
Life Coach
Self
2018.07 - 2020.07
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
University of California Berkeley
High School Diploma -
Trinity Catholic College
- working with vulnerable peoples check (WWVP), ACT.
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