B.J. Taylor
Former Professional Basketball Player
Orlando,FL
Summary
Dedicated Former Basketball Player experienced in working hard to accomplish remarkable individual and team results. Disciplined and hardworking with extensive experience in team building, collaboration and improving the performance of myself and others. Looking for a full-time position where skillset can be impactful and advantageous to an organization.
Overview
3
3
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Basketball Player
Utah Jazz/Salt Lake City Stars
Salt Lake City, UT
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Invested time to build and strengthen relationships with teammates by inquiring about individual challenges and goals.
- Ready to practice at established times and arrived ready to contribute.
- Played in competitive games and tournaments in major cities and served as sports representative at public appearances, marketing sessions and media events.
Professional Basketball Player
Cleveland Cavaliers/Cleveland Charge
Cleveland, OH
11.2021 - 11.2021
- Liaised with head coach to discuss collective insights on chemistry, focus and mindset and worked together to co-lead team.
- Monitored and maintained team chemistry by continually reminding team members about common goal and common bond.
Professional Basketball Player
VFL Bochum Sports Organization
Bochum, Germany
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Adjusted to living in a foreign country while still maintaining professionalism and performing required daily tasks.
- Assisted with public relations by meeting and greeting international fans.
Professional Basketball Player
LA Clippers/Agua Caliente Clippers
Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Acted as positive role model to set tone for program and enhanced leadership credibility with teammates and coaches.
- Utilized physical resilience and mental fortitude to earn roster spot on team.
- Attended all practices, meetings and workouts on time.
Youth Sports Instructor
Self Employed
Orlando , FL
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided one-on-one mentoring to youth in need of extra support.
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress.
- Modeled and reinforced positive behaviors with diverse techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL 06.2014 - 08.2018
Skills
Teamwork
Collaboration
Performance improvement
Leadership
Time Management
Self-Motivated
Information Retention
Effective communication
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
- Former NBA Contract Signee
- 3x Elected Captain of UCF Men's Basketball Team
- Awarded Captain of the Year Award (2017, '18, '19)
- Member of All-Conference First Team
- Captain of Most Successful teams in school history ('17&'19)
- Received Team MVP (2017 & '19)
- Awarded Player of Year in Preseason ('19)
- Awarded Top 10 All-Time Athlete in UCF Athletics
- Florida High School 8A Player of the Year (2014)
- High School Parade All-American (2014)
- Orange County Athlete of the Year (2014)
Timeline
Professional Basketball Player
Utah Jazz/Salt Lake City Stars
11.2021 - 11.2021
Professional Basketball Player
Cleveland Cavaliers/Cleveland Charge
11.2021 - 11.2021
Professional Basketball Player
VFL Bochum Sports Organization
07.2021 - 08.2021
Professional Basketball Player
LA Clippers/Agua Caliente Clippers
10.2019 - 03.2020
Youth Sports Instructor
Self Employed
08.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Central Florida
06.2014 - 08.2018