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Sean Carlino
Self-Reflection

10 Sorrento Place Cell: (616) 322-0664
Hamilton, ON L9B1Y2 scarlino@zagmail.gonzaga.edu


EDUCATION
o Pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in
Finance
o Choosing Gonzaga University allowed me to fulfill two of the goals that I had
been working so hard to fulfill. Not only did Gonzaga offer me a prestigious
and solid business finance program to attend, it also allowed me to pursue
my aspirations in competitive golf. Being accepted as a member of the
Gonzaga Mens golf team was a tremendous honor because it has allowed
me to compete in the NCAA, Division I West Coast Conference. Blending my
passion for golf with a degree in Business finance fits in perfectly with my
goal of a career in the golf industry. I have come a long way to become a
Zag. I live in the other side of the country near Toronto, Ontario in Canada.
While there are several Canadian universities that are known to be centers of
excellence for business education, few of them could offer me the golf
experience and opportunities that an American university could offer. Being a
Zag also aligns with all of those things that I have come to value growing up;
the sense of community and giving back, a commitment to God and the focus
on excellence through education.
o My choice to major in Business Administration is one that I made early on in
high school. I have always been fascinated with the world of business and
have held a specific interest in the economy and in the financial markets. My
teachers always commented on my math skills especially when it came to
statistical analysis so business finance always seemed like a logical choice for
me. Majoring in Business Administration will give me an excellent foundation
for a career in the golf industry allowing me to combine my two passions in
life. While it is every amateur golfers dream to make it to the PGA level of
golf, I have had to be realistic and know that I need something solid to fall
back on if I am unable to pursue this dream. A background in Business
Administration will allow me to enter several different areas of the golf
industry including golf course management, the golf equipment market or
tourism.
o A concentration in Business Finance opens the door to other opportunities
that I have always been interested in including banking, financial investing
and financial advising. Knowledge of finance will be invaluable as I pursue my
own career in golf or if I pursue a career in the larger corporations in both the
private and public sectors.
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CORE CURRICULUM

Thought and Expression:
o ENGL 101, English Composition, Kathlin Reed, Summer 2014
o PHIL 101, Critical Thinking, Michael Tkacz, Fall 2013
o COM 101, Concepts of Communication, Jeffrey Dunst, Spring, 2013 (Transfer
course from Grand Valley State University, Michigan)

Philosophy:
o PHIL 201, Philosophy of Human Nature, Dr. Dan Bradley, Spring 2013
o PHIL 301 Ethics, Thomas Jeannot, Fall 2014
o LIB 100, Introduction to Liberal Education, Spring 2013 (PHIL 400 equivalent;
Transfer course from Grand Valley State University, Michigan)

Religious Studies:
o REL 105, Old and New Testament, Fr. Stephen Kuder, Fall 2013
o REL 200, Religion and Human Experience, Dr. Linda Schearing, Summer 2014

Mathematics:
o MAT 2110, Applied Calculus, Dr. Robert Curtis, Summer 2013 (Transfer
course from Shorter University Distance Education)

English Literature:
o ENGL 102, Intro to English Literature, Jeffrey Miller and Dr. Linda Tredennick,
Summer 2014

Lessons from the Core Curriculum Courses:
The core curriculum has created a solid foundation of learning for me that has
opened my eyes to a wide variety of topics and concepts. Not only have I been exposed
to the fundamental topics such as University level math, Communication, English
Composition and English literature, I have also been exposed to topics such as Religion
and Philosophy that have allowed me to look at the world and at humanity in a different
way.
The math course taught me to apply math concepts to real world situations, which
made the concepts come alive and make sense. The Communication course helped me
with my anxiety for public speaking and allowed me to develop strategies to share my
ideas with others in an interesting, clear and concise manner. The English Composition
course tapped into a creative side that I did not realize I had and taught me several
different forums for creating and showcasing my work. The English Literature course
allowed me to read more critically, interpret what I was reading with a keen eye and
opened the door to some beautifully written literature, poems and short stories that I
had never read before. The religion courses allowed me to explore the history of
Christianity as well as gain a more insightful understanding of other religions and faiths
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around the world. As the history of these faiths was explored, the stories of
perseverance, bravery and unimaginable suffering were both captivating and humbling.
The philosophy courses exposed me to the thinking of some of the greatest minds known
to man throughout history and forced me to reflect inward about my own beliefs, values
and guiding principles to which I aim to live my everyday life.

The Challenges of the Core Curriculum:
Not all of the core courses came easily to me. I took three of these courses through
online distance education classes. I earned my credits in Applied Calculus, English
Composition and English Literature in this manner. Learning through distance education
may sound easy but it proved to be quite challenging. It taught me to be very disciplined,
organized and accountable. While I am a strong math student, I still found the online
Applied Calculus course to be difficult because there were many circumstances where I
had to rely on my own means to learn concepts. While the instructors were very helpful,
it was up to me to solidify my learning. While this method of learning was very
challenging, it was also very rewarding because it taught me to persevere and to rely on
my own means to learn. While the English Composition and English Literature courses
were also a lot of work they were also rewarding because I feel I produced some of the
best English work I have ever done. Historically, I have not always been a strong English
student but the sheer volume of reading and writing that we did helped to improve my
skills tremendously. While it was time consuming, especially during the summer months,
to do these online courses, I am very proud of my accomplishment of successfully
completing these courses through distance education.

Important Concepts, Skills and Ethical Practices from the Core Courses:
These courses pushed me to look at the bigger picture, to think outside of the box and
to contemplate how our individual actions can make a difference not only in our own
communities but in other communities as well. The culmination of what I have learned in
my core curriculum courses has changed my way of thinking. As a more critical thinker, I
am open to exploring different ideas and considering a variety of concepts about topics. I
am a more self-directed learner so that if I do not have an answer, I have developed the
means to know how to discover it. I have learned to be proud of my religious faith, to
stand up for what I believe in and to respect the faiths of others through open-
mindedness, understanding and discussion. I am more aware of my own values and
ethical practices, realizing that all choices have consequences. It has forced me to look at
how I want to live, how I want others to perceive me and what principles I want to stand
up for. To live honestly, to work diligently, to believe in ones faith, to open ones mind
and to not be judgmental are some of my guiding principles that the core courses have
helped me to define.





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LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES
Assistant Coach of Boys Summer Rep Hockey Team; Mount Hamilton Minor Hockey
Association. Summer 2012 and Summer 2013.
S.T.A.R. Assessment #1:
o Situation: Boys playing hockey at an advanced level were losing skills and
physical stamina over the summer by not playing hockey. This summer
league was created as a fun way to continue to improve high-level hockey
skills and physical training to boys playing hockey at an elite level.
o Task: Developed dry land training and on ice hockey drills targeted at
improving cardiovascular stamina and individual and team hockey skills
o Action: Engaged boys in training, by devising creative ways of improving
physical stamina and skills such as obstacle course training, on ice speed
competitions and drills targeted at puck passing, stick handling and goal
scoring
o Result: This summer league was very successful as winter league coaches
reported revitalized players with improved cardiovascular stamina, improved
skills in stick handling, passing and goal scoring.
S.T.A.R. Assessment #2:
o Situation: The winter league coaches reported that the boys playing at this
level struggled in team camaraderie and teamwork.
o Task Collaborated in establishing team-building exercises for the boys both
on and off the ice.
o Action: Exercises including competitive team fund raising, pyramid building,
and exercises designed to build trust among players were established.
o Result: Winter league coaches reported improved camaraderie among
players with strengthened teamwork, respect and trust developed amongst
players.

SERVICE AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Habitat for Humanity Hamilton, Summer 2012
S.T.A.R. Assessment #1:
o Situation: Joblessness in the city increased the number of people living in
poverty housing and in the number of homeless people in the city and
surrounding areas.
o Task: Assisted with labor activities required to build project homes.
o Action: Utilized skills learned while working with a sub-contractor to provide
services for home building including framing, deck building and general
laborer.
o Result: Successfully contributed to building two homes over the summer
months for low-income families.



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S.T.A.R. Assessment #2:
o Situation: Lack of laborers to help organize material at the Habitat for
Humanity Warehouse.
o Task: General laborer to move materials in the Habitat Warehouse.
o Action: Catalogued and organized donated materials to better identify
inventory needs.
o Result: Streamlined and organized inventory helped to save money in
ordering materials needed to build the houses in the most cost-effective
means possible.

Volunteer for City Kidz Christian faith based program designed to inspire and help
children living in low-income communities. Summer 2013
S.T.A.R. Assessment #1:
o Situation: Children living in low income communities often lack exposure to
positive or inspirational events.
o Task: Collaborated with other junior golfers in the community to develop a
basic level golf skills camp for inner city children.
o Action: Negotiated with public golf courses in the community to provide
equipment, staff, time and space to run weekly camps for these children.
o Results: Successfully built a program that had a total of 120 children attend
the weekly golf camps over the summer months.

S.T.A.R. Assessment #2:
o Situation: Children living in low-income communities were not given
opportunities in sports because of lack of funds and accessibility to
programs.
o Task: Volunteered time to work with these children on basic golf skills to
provide a positive experience that inspired children to learn new activities,
instill a sense of accomplishment and have a positive impact on their lives.
o Action: Collaborated with St. James parish to enlist children to attend weekly
golf camps and assist with transportation. Spent 4 hours per week at the golf
camp working with the children on golf skills.
o Results: Of the 120 children who attended the camp, 42 children showed a
strong interest in continuing to pursue golf as a fun sport. Parents reported
that children who feared competing against others for who lacked self-
confidence found golf to be a positive experience. All of these children would
not have been able to play golf because of financial and transportation
barriers.





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JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Attributes gained from education:
o Hardworking
o Independent
o High-achiever
o Studious
o Goal oriented
o Focused

Personal Traits:
o Dependable
o Reliable
o Honest
o Kind hearted
o Faithful
o Responsible

Computer Skills:
o Proficient in Word and Excel Spreadsheets
o Experience with Web page design and development
o Experience with creating online Public Service Announcements

Language Skills:
o Achieved a GPA of 4.0 in University level English Composition and English
Literature

GOLF ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Active Memberships:
o Golf Association of Ontario
o Golf Canada
o Member of Heron Point Golf and Country Club

Individual Experience:
o Winner or top 10 finishes in several Junior and Mens Amateur Golf
Tournaments across Canada and the USA from age 10 to present
o Ontario Junior Champion 2010

Team Experience:
o Member of the Mens Golf Team at Gonzaga University in Washington, 2013
to present
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o Member of the Mens Golf Team at Grand Valley State University in Michigan
2012-13
o Member of Canadian Junior Boys provincial team representing Ontario in the
Canadian Interprovincial Championship 2010 (First Place)


WORK EXPERIENCE
Ancaster Old Mill Restaurant, Ancaster, Ontario. Valet parking attendant and support
staff. June 2014 to August 2014.
S.T.A.R. Assessment #1:
o Situation: Limited parking for high-end restaurant.
o Task: Assisted with parking cars for patrons attending restaurant for meals,
weddings or events.
o Action: Quickly, efficiently and safely parked and retrieved cars to maximize
parking spaces available.
o Results: The restaurant boasted satisfied, often repeat customers who were
happy with the valet services provided. (Based on responses to surveys taken
of customers).
S.T.A.R. Assessment #2:
o Situation: Limited staff available to assist with venue set up for weddings and
events.
o Task: Set up of rooms for next days events.
o Action: Re-organized rooms and set up of tables, chairs and linens for next
days events.
o Results: Quick and efficient turn around of rooms for events to allow for
smooth transition from one event to the other.
S.T.A.R. Assessment #3:
o Situation: Limited staff for special events.
o Task: Trained in a multitude of restaurant duties to assist with large events in
a variety of capacities.
o Action: Provided a variety of services including event set up and clean up,
providing duties from hosting, to serve assist to valet parking as needed.
o Results: Adapted to a variety of jobs required at the restaurant to assist with
planning and organizing for special events and weddings.

Palantine Hill Contracting, Hamilton, Ontario. Part-time laborer. Summers of 2011 to
2013.

S.T.A.R. Assessment #1:
o Situation: Miscalculation of materials required to complete contracting jobs.
o Task: Assisted with measuring for a variety of contracting jobs such as home
remodeling and deck building.
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o Action: Retrieved materials. Assisted with calculating and purchasing
materials needed for job completion.
o Results: Assisted with cost reduction by reducing material waste.
S.T.A.R. Assessment #2:
o Situation: Lack of laborers to move materials to job sites.
o Task: Prepared materials and delivered to job sites.
o Action: Retrieved and moved materials to a variety of job sites.
o Results: Jobs could be completed in a more timely fashion because materials
needed were delivered and organized at the job site.
S.T.A.R. Assessment #3:
o Situation: Lack of laborers to help with job completion.
o Task: Assisted with job completion including deck building and house
renovations.
o Action: Became adept at a variety of skills such as sawing, hammering,
plumbing, to assist with job completion.
o Results: Jobs were completed in a quick and efficient process with high
customer satisfaction.

Contribution

The variety of experiences I have had in my golfing career, education, community and
work experiences allows me to offer a unique mix of skills to my future employers. I
have set very clear goals for myself at a young age and have worked diligently and
tirelessly to achieve these goals. Playing competitive golf for so many years has taught
me self-reliance, teamwork, mental focus and working under pressure. These are all
very important traits to have in the work force. I have strived to maintain a high GPA
and have set high expectations for my achievements. My community and volunteer
experience has shown my commitment to giving back to the community and my faith. I
have taken on the challenges of learning in a variety of settings outside of my country
and have had to learn to function independently with limited supports and resources.
The lessons I learned from my core curriculum opened my eyes to new topics, concepts
and ways of thinking. It fostered a willingness to explore issues in a more
comprehensive and critical manner and to seek out truths from a variety of sources. I
have become a self-directed learner and have explored a variety of religions as well as
the philosophies of some of the greatest minds known to man. I have formulated my
own standards and goals of daily living and have learned to respect the ideas and ways
of thinking of others. At the risk of sounding clich, I believe I am a well-rounded
student with a solid education and with upstanding personal and work ethics that would
be of interest to my future employer.




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Future Goals in Business

1. By May 2016, I will successfully complete my Bachelor of Business Administration
with a concentration in Business Finance.
2. By September 2016, I will successfully find a job in the golf industry within my field of
study.
3. By September 2018, I will have enrolled in an MBA program to further my business
career.