ABIGAIL ABI KAO
City,State
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Translator & Player Support (Basketball)
Professional Team
01.2024 - Current
- Provide live EN-ZH translation during practices, meetings, and film sessions; clarify tactical language (timeouts, ATOs, coverages, scouting).
- Support imports and local players with daily logistics and cross-cultural communication; reduce misunderstandings and speed up onboarding.
- Prepare simple scouting/terminology sheets to align coaches and players on vocabulary; improve comprehension and pace of drills.
- Observe practices and collect coach feedback to help players translate strategy into execution.
- Basketball team in Taiwan providing professional sports services.
Creative Media & Sports Photography (Freelance/Portfolio)
01.2023 - Current
- Photograph basketball practices/games and campus events; deliver edited sets on deadline.
- Build athlete-friendly media with Sony Alpha workflow; manage assets in Lightroom and cloud folders.
Student Manager - NCAA Division I Women's Basketball
Pennsylvania State University
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Set up/take down practice; manage equipment, hydration, and clock; assist with drills to keep sessions on schedule.
- Track shots/rebounds and simple practice stats; support video and gear organization for road/home games.
- Coordinate with staff and trainers to meet player needs quickly and professionally.
- A public research university in Pennsylvania, known for its NCAA Division I athletics.
Personal Trainer Intern (Summer)
Private Gym
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained 2 clients weekly; designed progressive programs for mobility, strength, and conditioning.
- Coached exercise technique using movement-science principles; tracked adherence and modifications.
- A fitness facility in Taiwan offering personal training services.
Education
B.S. - Kinesiology (Movement Science)
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)
University Park, PA08.2026
Timeline
Personal Trainer Intern (Summer)
Private Gym
06.2024 - 08.2024
Translator & Player Support (Basketball)
Professional Team
01.2024 - Current
Creative Media & Sports Photography (Freelance/Portfolio)
01.2023 - Current
Student Manager - NCAA Division I Women's Basketball
Pennsylvania State University
01.2023 - 01.2025
B.S. - Kinesiology (Movement Science)
Pennsylvania State University (PSU)