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Writer @ Mind and Fist

About

Ed Latimore is a writer with over 10 years of experience in creating engaging and insightful content for various platforms and audiences. He has a B.A. in Physics from Duquesne University, a MOS certification as a Land Combat Electrical Missile Systems Repairer, and a Secret Clearance issued by the US Army. As a self-employed writer, Ed shares his unique perspective and wisdom from his diverse background as a former heavyweight professional boxer, a veteran of the United States Army National Guard, and a physics graduate. He teaches the lessons he has learned through his blog, his newsletter, and his Twitter account, reaching millions of people who benefit from his advice and stories. Ed's mission is to help others overcome their challenges, improve their lives, and achieve their goals.

Country

United States

City

Greater Pittsburgh Region

Industry

Writing & Editing

Skill

Spanish, SEO Copywriting, Creative Writing, Blogging, Writing, Training, Sports, Social Media, Networking, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Management, Leadership

Experience

Writer

Mind and Fist

2019-1 - Present · 7 yrs 9 mos

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Land Combat Electrical Missile Systems Repairer

US Army

2013-1 - 2016-7 · 3 yrs 7 mos

Greater Pittsburgh Area

-Responsible for repair and programming of Sincgar Radio Systems -Responsible for repair and programming and Blue Force Tracker network for Brave 128th Support Battalion -Performed installation of FM networks during field training exercises -Performed installation of antennae and batteries in military transport vehicles -Managed inventory of sensitive military items

Boxer

All American Heavyweights

2011-5 - 2012-9 · 1 yr 5 mos

Carson, Ca

-Sponsored to train full time as an amateur boxer. -Gold medal 2011 Pennsylvania Golden Gloves title at 201+ weight class -Gold medal at National Police Athletic League title at 201+ weight class -Silver Medal at Ringside International Boxing Tournament -Semi Finalist at 2011 Olympic Trail Reload Tournament -Attained a top ten national ranking in United States Amateur Boxing -Assisted in the training camps for United States Super Heavyweight 2012 Olympic Representative, Dominic Breazeale -Primary sparring partner in training camp for Uzbekistan 1996 Light Heavyweight Olympic Representative, Timur Ibragimov for his HBO Boxing After Dark title fight. -Developed training techniques for boxers by applying kinesiology to existing boxing training methods. -Worked on nutritional plans to keep super heavyweight fighters body fat under 12 percent -Instructed fighters on methods of film study to effectively attack upcoming opponents weakness. -Instructed fighters on methods of film study to analyze and remedy weakness in techniques -Worked on innovative methods to analyze and rank boxers ability relative to one another. -Participated in community outreach programs to speak to at risk youth about the benefits of engaging in sports.

Education

Duquesne University

Physics

2015 - 2017 · 2 yrs

I went back to school at 28, graduated at 33 with my B.A. in Physics.

Community College of Beaver County

Engineering

2013 - 2015 · 2 yrs

I completed my two year degree before transferring into a complete physics and engineering program. This includes C++ programming, basic electronics, physics 1 and 2, chemistry 1 and 2, calculus 1, 2 and 3 as well as statistics.