Sponsorship Resume

[Regulator 250X]

Im just curious as to what a sponsorship resume should look like. Should it look just like a normal resume or what do most sponsors look for? your experience? your success? just wondering, im thinking of applying for a few. If anyone has one that would sweet if i could see it! thanks!

[Team Outlaw #34]

BuMp

[YamaWarr0121]

well some pictures of you at ur races like jumping or winning, pictures of your trophys, your past winnings, hmm your quad, the class you run in, what you can do for them hmm thatsa bout all i put in mine..

Go to the exracing forum,,your question has already been answered..:D

[Regulator 250X]

Thanks guys.

[tants]

this is from www.imsproducts.com
Well here it is, another year has gone by and here you are writing your 2001 resume in hopes of the best sponsorship possible. You are probably reflecting on you're 2000 season and all of your great finishes and accomplishments, or maybe your thinking of how your 2000 season should have gone.
Well don't stay up all night long digging out all your old "Cycle News" clippings, counting all your trophies, and finisher pins. Don't sweat the cost involved with one of the numerous resume writing companies. Welcome to Resume Writing 101, or at least Jason's quick and effective resume writing. Being one of the people who will be receiving your resume here is my input on making a resume that works.

Most importantly keep it short and simple. Keep in mind the reps. that are going to be reading these resumes receive hundreds every year. Everything from single page hand written "complete with spelling errors I might add" resumes, to full videos put to music. Yes they are very impressive but keep in mind its content that counts. So here are my 5 easy steps to making you're 2001 resume.


Biography
Start with the basics, name, age, address, bike, class you ride in and important people that help you with your race program (i.e. mother, father, girlfriend, etc.) Remember they are your biggest sponsors.

Itinerary
Put together your schedule for the upcoming year. List the different series you plan on racing. Even if it's only local events. "Very Important."

Existing Sponsors
This is also very important. Keep in mind most reps. and team managers from all the various companies you so eagerly want to back you, talk to each other all the time. We see each other at the numerous events that we frequent, everything from the Annual Dealer Show in Indy, all the way to just working the local races. We talk to each other about our biggest and best names (of course), but we also discuss the one to watch out for. (Remember the Bradshaw era). Simply put, "don't burn down any bridges." Even if you and a sponsor need to part ways do it tactfully. You may need that sponsor again some day down the road.

Photos
This is the fun part for reps. A couple of shots is all that's necessary, but make sure to include an action photo or two. A shot of you're trailer or box van. (Do I see IMS anywhere?) and finally a head shot of yourself no helmet. Keep in mind we sponsored over 2,000 riders in 2000. This helps me to remember you and put a face to your name.

The Hook
This is probably the most difficult part of Resume Writing 101. Give me a paragraph or two on what you can do for IMS. We already know what we can do for you. What singles you out from the other applicants? Sell yourself to me. Cover things like you're attitude, professionalism, commitment and sportsmanship. You get the idea. Sell yourself to me.

2001 is just around the corner. Most companies start accepting resumes between September and close February or March. So whether you choose to write it yourself, pay somebody to write it for you or hire a complete Hollywood film crew, just remember "keep it brief" and have fun with it. Remember its only racing and as long as your having fun you've already won.
Good luck in 2001,
see you at the races.

Jason Smigel

[tants]

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31284

posted by chavez

[JabberJaw]

Mi rezumee:

I AM jim
i ride alot
fast 2

seekin a pozishun wit ur cumpuny ridin fo-wheelas. i can do jumps, spinz, an dont crash haf bad eether. willing to travle as long as its on a trak.

qwalifacashuns:
have yamaha blastr (getting fixed soon)
getting helmut soon
have dentul plan - brush twice a month
can type sum if you need me to
am good looking whith helmut on (full face helmut)
won the hometown pig chase contst

looking 4word to ur reply

[CHAUNCY]

Originally posted by JabberJaw
Mi rezumee:

I AM jim
i ride alot
fast 2

seekin a pozishun wit ur cumpuny ridin fo-wheelas. i can do jumps, spinz, an dont crash haf bad eether. willing to travle as long as its on a trak.

qwalifacashuns:
have yamaha blastr (getting fixed soon)
getting helmut soon
have dentul plan - brush twice a month
can type sum if you need me to
am good looking whith helmut on (full face helmut)
won the hometown pig chase contst

looking 4word to ur reply
Lol that was very amusing.

[tants]

yea it was