Derik Calhoun
Alameda,CA
Summary
Administrative Business Partner with experience in optimizing productivity, efficiency and service quality across various environments. Highly dependable, ethical and reliable support specialist and leader that blends advanced organizational, technical and business acumen. Works effectively with cross-functional teams in ensuring operational and service excellence.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Football Player
XFL
01.2023 - Current
- Volunteered for charitable events and supported positive public team image.
- Participated in youth player clinics and offered insight into developing form and skills.
- Interacted professionally with press, fans and members of other teams to maintain positive public image of team.
- Encouraged younger players in tackling through effective mentoring and improved outcomes on field.
- Attended practices as scheduled, properly dressed and ready to train.
- Improved physical condition with exercises focused on strength, agility and cardiac healthy.
- Learned all plays and studied opponent tapes to maximize knowledge for each game.
- Followed strict training regimen, following individual coach and doctor recommendations to maintain career longevity.
- Followed healthy and nutritious diet plan.
- Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
- Participated in play design and successfully executed strategic plans tailored to specific opponents.
- Developed and maintained close association with various coaches and athletic personnel and attended meetings to further develop and promote tournaments (Head Coach Rod Woodson, NFL Hall of Famer for Pittsburg Steelers).
- Achieved lifelong aspiration through proven work ethic, dedication and visualization.
- Strategically researched and studied various materials to understand opponents and competitive advantages.
- Made appearances at fan events to keep morale and loyalty high.
- Utilized physical resilience and mental fortitude to earn roster spot on Las Vegas Vipers team.
- Volunteered at local charity events, in addition to attending social engagements and public speaking events.
- Garnered sponsorships, interacting through agents and supporting brands with accurate representation of company visions.
Administrative Business Partner to CEO
M. Brooks & Associates
07.2017 - 01.2023
- Built responsiveness into existing operations.
- Adhered to expectation of complete confidentiality on business matters.
- Managed calendars, booked travel and scheduled facilities and equipment. Manage the executive’s calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing the most sensitive matters
- Served as technical lead for and manager of small projects.
- Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and partners supporting administrative operations.
- Identified opportunities to streamline processes and improve office operations and efficiency.
- Created reports, presentations and other materials for executive staff.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Organize meetings, including scheduling, sending reminders, and organizing catering when necessary
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ12.2023
Skills
- Strong Team Contribution
- Athlete Discipline
- Training Strategies
- Playbook Studying
- Athleticism
- Effective Communication Skills
- Collaborative Relationships
- Communications Expertise
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Team Representative
- Performance Optimization Strategies
- Professional Relationships
- Business Correspondence
- Control of Expenses
- Planning and Prioritization
- Business Needs Identification
- Administrative Support
- Operational Standard Development
- Travel Arrangements
Timeline
Professional Football Player
XFL
01.2023 - Current
Administrative Business Partner to CEO
M. Brooks & Associates
07.2017 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Arizona State University
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