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Everett Winchester

Fort Lauderdale,FL

Summary

Former Division 1 and professional basketball player, with experience in sales, brand consulting, and athlete development. Proven ability to support athletes through recruiting, branding, and training. Currently pursuing a career in athlete business management, with the mission of helping athletes maximize opportunities and achieve long-term success on and off the court.

Work History

Professional Basketball Player

FIBA Basketball
2022 - 2025
  • Negotiated and managed personal contract, acquiring expertise in player representation and business operations.
  • Gained understanding of athlete brand value, endorsements, and public image management through professional experience in Mexico and Venezuela.
  • Established relationships with agents, coaches, and management teams across South America and Europe.
  • Represented teams at community and media events to enhance public relations and personal branding.
  • Cultivated cross-cultural communication skills for effective collaboration with diverse talent.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in navigating various market dynamics within sports industry.
  • Fostered connections with league officials to support athlete advocacy efforts.

Student-Athlete

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, Florida
2018 - 2022
  • Four-year letterwinner and captain under National Coach Dusty May.
  • Contributed as a key rotational piece each season, helping the program consistently reach the semi-finals of the Conference USA tournament.
  • While battling multiple season-ending injuries, I adjusted to the player-coach role, guiding teammates through scouting reports, in-game adjustments, and locker room leadership.

Student- Athlete

Wright State University
Fairborn, Ohio
2016 - 2018
  • Played under Head Coach Scott Nagy, a multi-Coach of the Year, and proven program builder.
  • Member of the 2017-2018 Horizon League Championship team, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament.
  • Contributed to one of the best seasons in Wright State history, with 25 Division I wins.

Education

MBA - Sports Management

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
05.2020

Gilman School
Baltimore, MD
01.2015

Skills

  • Prospecting
  • Strategic Partnerships
  • Client outreach
  • Brand Development
  • Staff Coordination and Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Brand Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Networking

Work Experience

Freelance Brand Consultant, Fort Lauderdale, FL —  September 2022-2024 

  • Built and maintained partnerships with athletes and fitness professionals, driving brand growth.
  • Connected with potential clients to learn about their goals and offer support with branding and exposure.
  • Helped athletes set up and improve their social media presence and content to boost engagement, grow their audience, and attract more opportunities.
  • Worked with wellness and recovery brands to connect them with athletes, and create partnerships around performance and recovery services.

Alexander Basketball Academy,Trainer/Project Manager, Mount Airy, MD — March 2023 - October 2023 

  • Provided one-on-one and group skill development training for high school and college athletes.
  • Integrated film study and game-like training scenarios to teach offensive and defensive reads at the college and professional levels.
  • Created and executed strategic outreach campaigns to increase athlete sign-ups and event participation.
  • Developed and launched programs, camps, and events to generate new revenue, and promote the company's brand awareness.

Timeline

Professional Basketball Player

FIBA Basketball
2022 - 2025

Student-Athlete

Florida Atlantic University
2018 - 2022

Student- Athlete

Wright State University
2016 - 2018

MBA - Sports Management

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

Florida Atlantic University

Gilman School