Alec Tidmore

2305 Bonita Street

Austin, Texas 78703
(512) 771-7653
abtidmore@gmail.com

SUMMARY
• High-achieving, service-oriented student athlete with unique educational background who
enjoys building and leading teams; thrives on collaborating with others from diverse
backgrounds to set high goals and work together to reach and exceed those goals.
• Decisive and calm under pressure; able to pivot; performs well in ambiguous academic and
work settings; takes a creative, innovative, and deliberate approach to problem solving and
project management with confidence and positivity.
• Liked, trusted, and depended on by peers, parents, and adult leaders (teachers, coaches,
program directors).
• Comfortable speaking in front of audiences to communicate project findings and reflections.

EDUCATION
Stephen F. Austin High School, Austin, Texas
GPA: 3.97; SAT 1360, Math: 690, Reading and Writing: 670
O. Henry Middle School
Austin Waldorf School

ACTIVITIES AND LEADERSHIP

Austin High School Lacrosse Team 9, 10, 11, 12
• Earned a position on Varsity all 4 years (1 of only 3 players)
• Competed as a first string starting midfielder in state playoffs (2017, 2018)
• Lead the team in highest academic standards each year
• Increased points scored by 50% from sophomore to junior year
• Proposed and designed new team uniforms and tournament t-shirts
(chosen by players and coaches)

Austin High School Golf Team 9, 10, 11

• Varsity Captain Junior Year
• Improved golf handicap from 24 to 9 to improve team's rankings
• Earned a varsity position on team as a sophomore while achieving highest academic award

Austin High School Orchestra 9

• Earned First Chair as Bassist for Philharmonic Orchestra (awarded by director)
• Selected for All-Region Orchestra

Student Council 11, 12

• Student Class Representative (Voted by class)
• Collaborated with student leaders, faculty and staff with little direction given by sponsor

Acolyte, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd 9, 10, 11

• Trained other acolytes and served in the church as a senior acolyte
• Selected to be a lead acolyte at new mission of the church

Bass Player in Community Church Worship Band, The Hill 10, 11, 12
(a second campus of The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd)
• Collaborate with fellow musicians in congregation
• Determine musical arrangements for the songs during the service

HONORS AND AWARDS

National Academy of Future Scientists and 12
Technologists Award of Excellence
• Awarded to 2 students from each class at Austin High School
• Selected by The Congress of Future Science and Technology Leaders based on outstanding
grades, leadership potential, and determination to serve humanity in the field of science and
technology

Trustee Award, Austin High School 10, 11

• Awarded to the top 10% of class

Camp Balcones Springs Leadership Training Program Summer of 2017

• Selected by camp owner, director and leaders
• Completed lifeguard and first-aid training and received certifications
• Invited by camp director to return to camp the following summer as Work Crew leader

Academic Achievement Award — Lacrosse 9, 10, 11, 12

• Selected based on GPA of 4.0 or above

Academic Achievement Award — Golf 9, 10, 11, 12

• Selected based on GPA of 3.0 or above

Lacrosse Honors
Baltimore Summer Kickoff All-Star Summer of 2016
(1 of 2 players selected by college coaches from over 20 teams)
• Naptown Tournament Challenge All-Star (awarded by college coaches)
VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Camp Balcones Springs — Work Crew Summer of 2018
• Assisted counselors in leading team of 20 high school juniors in daily set up and clean up of
all camp meals for over 250 campers and staff
• Worked with a team to delegate and prioritize duties for daily events and theme nights
• Managed campus-wide trash and recycle initiative
• Established counselor relationships with campers as positive role model
• Worked 60 hours per week and received service hours for work crew
• Invited and encouraged by camp directors, counselors and campers to return the following
year as a camp counselor

Academy of Global Studies at Austin High School 9, 10, 11, 12

• Opted for rigorous academy track versus school's comprehensive curriculum to enhance
global knowledge and writing skills
• Collaborate with fellow students on improving communities around the world and
implement those plans in Arkansas at Heifer International, in Costa Rica for the Bribri
indigenous tribe, and with the Maekok River Foundation in upcoming work trip to Thailand
• Have traveled nationally and internationally to help families around the world improve their
living conditions and education systems, while also learning more about their cultures
• Selected by peers to represent teams in public speaking and group presentations
• Earned 50 hours of service over 3 years

West Austin Youth Lacrosse Association — Assistant Coach 9, 10, 11, 12

• Aid head coaches in leading players in drills during practices and coach players
• Assist coaches during games and tournaments by communicating key plays
• Design and implement offense plays for midfield players and motivate team

Champions Academy — Youth Leader and Coach 9, 12

• Create developmentally appropriate activities and games for young athletes with special
needs (selected from pool of applicants by program's executive director and board)
• Serve as an encouraging, patient and supportive role model, companion and coach for
participants as they learn life skills through sports

WORK EXPERIENCE
Chick-fil-A — Cashier Summer of 2017
• Completed rigorous training program Avg. 40 hours/week
• Promoted after first week from back of house to front line server and cashier
• Lead drive-through and walk-up window teams in customer service standards
• Worked with shift team members to provide excellent service in a high pressure environment
with the service timer ticking above us during shifts
• Learned valuable leadership and management skills during training and shift work that will
benefit my college and post-college career

ALAX - Founder 9, 10, 11, 12

• Started personal lacrosse training business and offer coaching to players one on one and in
small group workshops
• Recognized a need for high quality and affordable lacrosse head stringing under oftentimes
tight deadlines
• Created lacrosse head stringing service to address the customers' needs
• New lacrosse stringing service has now surpassed personal training in revenue

Tutor 11, 12
• Work one on one with students in weekly sessions focusing on core subjects, especially math,
science, and history
• Help students recognize their strengths and weaknesses and apply study skill techniques to
improve their academic performance

Babysitter/"Manny" 9, 10, 11, 12

• Take care of 3 younger sisters after school for 2 working parents
• Prepare meals for the family and drive sisters to/from extracurricular activities
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Metal work, Woodwork, and Handwork
• Experienced in designing and building wood and metal tools in woodworking and metal
working studios
• Memorized intricate handwork patterns which has improved my comprehension of complex
mathematical concepts, problem solving, and textile arts
• Learned extensive sewing, crocheting, and knitting patterns and techniques to complete
challenging projects for school and home