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Title: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: grasshopper on June 11, 2004, 06:28:00 AM
I was hoping somebody could help me out with how they lay out there resume or Bio for there sponsors.

I have a few potential sponsors and would like to write up a proffessional looking resume.

If this was already talked about, I'm sorry, I can't read through every thread.

Thanks

Nick
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: motomadness on June 11, 2004, 06:51:16 AM
What do you want to do with your resume?  Sell yourself, your team, your travel plans?  Do you want money, products, or both?  I am learning that you can create a bio that lists your record of success and your experience, but don't forget how you plan to sell what your team can do for them.

Most of all be brief and consise, and don't lie.
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: grasshopper on June 11, 2004, 07:13:20 AM
QuoteWhat do you want to do with your resume?  Sell yourself, your team, your travel plans?  Do you want money, products, or both?  I am learning that you can create a bio that lists your record of success and your experience, but don't forget how you plan to sell what your team can do for them.

Most of all be brief and consise, and don't lie.


I just plan to sell myself I guess. I'm still pretty new into this. But I have a couple potential companies that I'm pretty sure would pay tire bills if I advertise there company on my machine.

I'm basically looking for a layout of how people configure there resume so I can fill my information in.
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: tigerblade on June 11, 2004, 08:08:40 AM
Please don't be offended, but have someone look over it before you submit it to prospective sponsors.  You've got a few spelling errors in your posts.  I tend to have an eye for that sort of thing and would be happy to help you if you get something together.   :)
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: grasshopper on June 11, 2004, 08:15:18 AM
Come on, someones got to have a layout.

K3 did a write up in Chicagoland Motorsports a while back but I don't have the paper anymore  :(
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: Super Dave on June 11, 2004, 08:40:37 AM
Really depents on what you have to sell...

You can find my resume at the bottom portion of this page...

http://www.team-visionsports.com/pages/953778/index.htm

I might have a few extra things on there that you don't have.

Make it look good...have fun with it.
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: grasshopper on June 11, 2004, 09:44:13 AM
THANKS DAVE. I just wanted a basic Idea of what other people are doing and this is perfect ;D
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: Super Dave on June 11, 2004, 08:36:03 PM
No prob...

Glad it helps...that's what I do.
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: lbk on June 14, 2004, 12:29:38 PM
Grasshopper, be sure not to include your misunderstanding of a white flag with no black squares and a white flag with black squares.

LOL Sorry man couldn't resist.
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: grasshopper on June 14, 2004, 12:35:26 PM
 ;D

Thats one race I did have you beat at to.  :-[

Damn it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: gpracer171 on June 15, 2004, 04:19:44 PM
Go To http://www.mcracing.org/achievements.asp You will there have a chance to download our Team Resume and our individual resumes for your review. It might help you out.

Let me know what you think.

Mike
Title: Re: Racer Bio/Resume Layout
Post by: gpracer171 on June 15, 2004, 04:29:27 PM
Also,

You talk about selling yourself. That is true. However, from the business owners veiw, sell what you will do for them, NOT what they will do for you.

We do easy things that help build support and have had a good amount of luck this year.

#1 Look Professional!!!. Never arrive with junk looking equipment!!!!!! Would you want that image for your company? Fibeglass and a little paint is cheap and anyone can make it look good at 100mph at 50 feet.

We also do displays of the bikes at their business and have sponsor appricication days at the track once per year at least. This is great because they can come out and see what you are doing and how. Also they can meet and network their businesses with other sponsors and fans.

Good luck and feel free to email me if you have any other questions. mike@mcracing.org

Mike