Elle Hendershot
Menlo Park,CA
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in Professional Athletics and a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, integrity, creativity, and a results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Basketball Player
Durham Palatinates
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Openly received constructive criticism and feedback from coaches and teammates, absorbed information to improve performance
- Adhered to travel and practice schedules with a commitment to punctuality and reliability
- Worked with teammates to build a solid foundation of teamwork, commitment, and a winning attitude
- Served as team captain for two years.
- Learned to play multiple positions.
- Championed sportsmanship values both on and off the court, earning respect from teammates, opponents, coaches, and officials alike.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
Professional Basketball Player
Capitol Bascats
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Forged strong working relationships with players and club members
- Assessed performance, identified strengths and weaknesses, and adjusted for future improvement
- Helped the club advance from the second division to the first division.
- Reported to practice at established times and arrived ready to contribute.
Professional Basketball Player
Vila-Real B.C.
09.2019 - 04.2020
- Promoted fan loyalty by engaging fans at special events and during games
- Communicated and strategized with teammates and coaches to accomplish a common goal in a fast-paced, competitive work environment.
- Maintained clean and trouble-free lifestyle to maximize performance.
Professional Basketball Player
Clube Desportivo da Póvoa
10.2018 - 04.2019
- Demonstrated adaptability, discipline, and strong collaboration to communicate with teammates on and off the court
- Maintained mental and physical fitness to compete at the highest level.
- Demonstrated versatility on the court, playing multiple positions effectively as needed for optimal team outcomes.
- Assisted coaching staff in developing game plans, analyzing opponent strategies, and making necessary adjustments during games.
Assistant Coach
Team Alberta
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Trained elite female athletes to compete in tournaments and the 2019 Summer Games
- Evaluated performance and provided suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
- Demonstrated activities by breaking tasks down into memorable sequences to aid understanding and quick learning
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of players' performance and identified areas for further development
- Notified head coach of problems with discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
Education
Master of Arts - Risk
Durham University (World Top 100 University)
Durham, United Kingdom06.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography and Planning
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta06.2018
Skills
- Team player
- Self-motivated
- Relationship builder
- Critical thinking
- Impeccable writing and research
- Conflict resolution
- Servant leader
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Coach, 10/2021-03/2022
Durham, United Kingdom
- Coached 12 young ladies ages 18-21
- Planned practice sessions twice a week to help them refine and further develop technical basketball skills and prepare them for BUCS games
Volunteer Coach, 09/2019-04/2020
Vila-real B.C., Villareal, Spain
- Coached 20 Spanish girls ages 8-11 to help them improve their technical basketball skills
- Had three practices a week for 1 hour and 30 minutes and competed in one game on the weekends
Athlete, 07/2016-08/2016
Athletes in Action, Berlin, Germany
- Traveled to Germany with a cross-national & cross-athletic Canadian team and engaged in multi-level projects that included working in refugee centers, entertaining asylum seekers through various games, competitions, and dances, leading youth basketball camps, and working on landscaping projects
Athlete, 08/2013, 04/2018
Pandas Basketball, Edmonton, Alberta,
- Fundraised money for the Shoot For The Cure Campaigns by developing advertisements on social media and asking for donations across campus
- Made Stollery Children's Hospital visits to engage with patients or siblings of patients
- Attended different middle and elementary schools across the city and organized basketball drills and games for youth during Physical Education periods
- Actively participated in Operation Christmas Child for those in need
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Professional Basketball Player
Durham Palatinates
08.2021 - 05.2024
Professional Basketball Player
Capitol Bascats
08.2020 - 04.2021
Professional Basketball Player
Vila-Real B.C.
09.2019 - 04.2020
Assistant Coach
Team Alberta
06.2019 - 08.2019
Professional Basketball Player
Clube Desportivo da Póvoa
10.2018 - 04.2019
Master of Arts - Risk
Durham University (World Top 100 University)
Bachelor of Arts - Human Geography and Planning
University of Alberta
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