career objective                              

bilingual spanish/english professional athlete eager to contribute superior communication skills and depth of cultural knowledge toward actively supporting operations of a progressive organization seeking a driven and productive team member

 

profile                                                

ø  offer 12 years of experience as a professional basketball player in the spanish, french, and asian leagues with expertise in verbal and written spanish/english translation

ø  demonstrated record of teamwork, collaboration, and leadership; experience providing expert training and coaching in individual and group situations

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; capable of relating to varied audiences 

ø  strong background in public speaking and participation in team, sponsor, and event promotions

ø  solid record of effective organization, prioritization, and time management; proficiently coordinate schedules, rosters, and training sessions

ø  extensive experience succeeding under heavy pressure in highly visible settings; proven ability to quickly adapt to diverse and extremely competitive environments

ø  attention to detail and accuracy in translation of scouting reports, team meetings, and video sessions as well as real-time communications

ø  winner, french pro a all star dunk contest (1999)

 

professional experience                

professional basketball player, courtside europe                                                 8/96 c present

 

camp assistant coordinator/coach, unelco tenerife baloncesto                       5/05 c present

 

team translator, melilla baloncesto                                                                        9/06 c 6/07

 

team translator, aguas de calpe baloncesto                                                        8/05 c 5/06

 

public relations assistant, espe basket                                                              8/03 c 6/05

 

education                                           

western washington university, bellingham, wa                                                                 1996
bachelor of arts in social sciences; minor in psychology

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my qualifications include twelve years of experience as a professional basketball player for the spanish, french, and asian leagues, as well as experience serving as a team translator, training camp assistant coordinator and coach, and public relations assistant in a variety of international settings.  i am adept at quickly assessing the needs of a given situation and working as a member of a cohesive team unit to achieve collective goals.  my fluency in spanish and english and translation skills have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to effectively communicate in culturally and geographically diverse environments and to provide accurate verbal and written interpretations of critical matters.  i excel at performing under heavy pressure and in constantly changing atmospheres. to complement this background, i offer a ba in social sciences and extensive hands-on cultural experience.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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