BENJAMIN BERNSTEIN
Montclair
Summary
Highly driven and results-oriented self-starter with proven abilities in critical thinking, coaching individuals, meeting goals, predicting outcomes, and remaining calm under pressure. Experience in strategic planning, leadership, and collaborating with teammates. Strong ability to adapt to changing situations, demonstrating self-motivation, initiative, and flexibility in managing multiple tasks.
Natural aptitude for leadership and teamwork, eager to develop in competitive sports environment. Strong understanding of sports fundamentals and strategy, with ability to quickly learn and apply new techniques. Seeking to leverage leadership skills, teamwork experience and sports knowledge in an internship or coaching role.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
NBA2K Point Guard
Washington Wizards District Gaming
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Recognized as the 2024 NBA2K League Rookie of the Year and a member of the 2024 All-NBA2K League Rookie Team.
- Communicated effectively with a wide range of professionals including gamers, sponsors, broadcasters, and media.
- Engaged with fans through social media platforms, promoting team culture and events.
- Streamlined with over 6.5K followers on Twitch to enhance viewer engagement and game awareness.
- Collaborated with teammates to win matches and enhance team performance metrics.
- Monitored opponent strategies to inform real-time decision-making during games.
- Demonstrated exceptional ability to block out distractions and perform at a high level.
- Effectively responded to changing situations within games, anticipates opponents moves, and adjusts actions accordingly.
Athletic Experience
College/High School Basketball & Football, AAU Basketball, Travel Baseball
2014 - 2025
- Developed teamwork and communication skills through collaboration with diverse teammates during practices and games.
- Executed game strategies under high-pressure situations, showcasing adaptability and quick decision-making abilities.
- Maintained academic excellence while balancing the demands of being a student-athlete, showcasing commitment and strong time management skills.
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Montclair, NJ01.2024
Seton Hall Prep
West Orange, NJSkills
- Problem-Solver
- Strong verbal communicator
- Time management
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible & adaptable
- Leadership qualities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Calm under pressure
- Multitasking
- Google Suite & Microsoft Office Proficiency
Accomplishments
- Won 2024 NBA2K League Rookie of the Year
- Elected to 2024 All-NBA2K League Rookie Team
- 2023 Champion Mavs Gaming NBA2K Texas Ticket 5x5 winner
- 2022 World Champion, MVP-Unified Pro-AM Association NBA2K League 100K
Timeline
NBA2K Point Guard
Washington Wizards District Gaming
02.2024 - 07.2024
Athletic Experience
College/High School Basketball & Football, AAU Basketball, Travel Baseball
2014 - 2025
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Gwynedd Mercy University
High School Diploma -
Montclair High School
Seton Hall Prep
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Limitless Youth Foundation, Volunteer, Philadelphia, PA, 2025
- Saint Mary’s Food Pantry, Volunteer, Newark, NJ, 2020, 2021
- Petco, Volunteer, Cedar Grove, NJ, 2017, 2018