Andre Woolridge
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Motivated professional with teaching, entrepreneurial, and management experience. Builds and maintains strong relationships with coworkers, staff, and clients. Effectively manages administrative and sales employees. Thrives as both a manager and team player. Applies business acumen and decisive judgment to achieve organizational goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
All World Ball Academy
Sacramento Ca, CA
08.2010 - Current
- Facilitated the provision of basketball-based scholarships to 200+ young talents.
- Provided instruction in the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding, footwork and defense.
- Monitored progress of athletes through observation and analysis of performance.
- Organized and ran practices that focused on team play strategies.
- Developed and implemented individualized basketball training plans for clients.
- Developed business plan to secure financial backing from investors.
- Identified and recruited staff members, including managers and sales personnel.
- Established marketing strategies, such as social media campaigns, to promote the business.
- Created a customer service policy to ensure customers were satisfied with products or services.
- Resolved conflicts between employees or customers in a timely manner.
- Developed and delivered public speaking presentations to large and small audiences.
- Researched and wrote content for speeches, including facts, figures, stories, jokes, quotations, and anecdotes.
- Professional basketball player in Europe for thirteen years. I played in different countries such as France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey, to name a few.
- Attended team meetings to discuss game plans and strategies for upcoming games.
- Practiced individual skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing.
- Analyzed game film to identify areas of improvement for self and teammates.
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
08.2009 - 08.2010
- Developed and maintained relationships with existing clients to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Conducted market research to identify potential customers and their needs.
- Provided technical support for customers using the company's products or services.
- Negotiated pricing contracts with customers to maximize profits.
Professional Basketball Player
Various Teams/Countries in Europe
08.1997 - 05.2009
- Attended team meetings to discuss game plans and strategies for upcoming games.
- Practiced individual skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing.
- Participated in team practice drills to improve overall performance.
- Analyzed game film to identify areas of improvement for self and teammates.
- Maintained a positive attitude during practices and games.
- Adhered to the rules of the National Basketball Association.
- Collaborated with coaching staff on strategy implementation during games.
- Traveled with the team for away games and tournaments.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA07-1998
Skills
- Teaching
- Staff Management
- Project Management
- Business Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Development
- Customer Service
- Public Speaking
Accomplishments
I've been inducted into a total of 9, basketball Hall of Fames including the University of Iowa and Nebraska sports Hall of Fame. I played a brief stint for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA. I've played in championship games in France and Turkey. A few my students played professionally in Europe. Most recently my student Jared McCain was drafted by the the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA's 2024 draft.
Timeline
Business Owner
All World Ball Academy
08.2010 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Verizon Wireless
08.2009 - 08.2010
Professional Basketball Player
Various Teams/Countries in Europe
08.1997 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Iowa
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