Justina Cabezas
Ridgewood,NJ
Summary
Responsible and driven individual with experience coaching youth basketball and supporting player development. Strong communication and leadership skills with a focus on teamwork, growth, and building confidence in others. Experienced physical therapy aide in depth knowledge of various exercises used to reduce pain, improve mobility, and relax muscle tension.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Therapy Aide
Jag Physical Therapy
Clifton, NJ
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted physical therapists in preparing treatment areas and ensuring all equipment is sanitized.
- Monitored patient progress during therapy sessions, providing feedback to therapists for tailored care.
- Assisted front desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents and processing payments.
- Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and positioning patients as needed.
- Provided empathetic support to patients experiencing difficult emotions related to their injury or illness while under supervision from a licensed therapist.
Head Basketball Coach
Open Gyms
Oakland, New Jersey
03.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while overseeing assistant coaches and players in practices and games.
- Organized weekly meetings with staff members to discuss upcoming games and review previous performances.
- Developed innovative training methods to maximize each player’s potential both physically and mentally.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify areas of improvement for athletes' performance.
- Planned pre-season activities such as camps or clinics designed to help improve overall skill level of the team.
Assistant Basketball Coach
Ma'yanot Yeshiva High School
Teaneck, NJ
09.2025 - 03.2026
- Led player development sessions, focusing on skill enhancement and fostering a competitive team environment.
- Designed and implemented game strategies to maximize team performance during critical match situations.
- Coordinated practice schedules, ensuring effective use of gym facilities and optimal training conditions for athletes.
- Mentored junior coaches, providing guidance on best practices in coaching methodologies and player engagement techniques.
- Analyzed game footage to identify strengths and weaknesses, developing targeted improvement plans for individual players.
- Facilitated communication between players and coaching staff, promoting transparency and collaboration throughout the season.
Professional Basketball Player
GICA CLUB
Aveiro
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Practiced individual skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing.
- Attended team meetings to discuss game plans and strategies for upcoming games.
- Participated in team practice drills to improve overall performance.
- Developed basketball-related physical fitness through strength training and cardio exercises.
- Maintained a positive attitude during practices and games.
- Adhered to the rules of the National Basketball Association.
- Performed pregame warm-ups to prepare mentally and physically for competition.
- Traveled with the team for away games and tournaments.
- Provided leadership both on and off the court by setting a good example for teammates.
- Motivated teammates when morale was low or energy levels were waning during long sarges of play.
- Demonstrated sportsmanship by shaking hands after each game regardless of outcome.
- Performed set exercises to improve skills, speed and agility.
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field.
- Professional Basketball Club in Portugal.
- Company Overview: Professional Basketball Club in Portugal.
Ride Operator/Management Assistant
CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS
Rutherford, NJ
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Trained new employees on ride operations, pointing out safety mechanisms and features.
- Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations.
- Managed park booths by conducting games, awarding prizes and collecting tickets.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Inspected equipment to detect wear and tear and noted parts needing immediate repair.
- Provided physical assistance to visitors getting onto and off of rides.
- Cleaned rides to mitigate spread of germs by wiping down handles and removing trash.
- Monitored patrons and equipment during rides to prevent accidents.
- Checked seatbelts of riders to maximize safety and manage risk.
Sales Associate
MODELL'S SPORTING GOODS
Clifton, NJ
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Cashier
BURGER KING
Carlstadt, NJ
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey
NJ05-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
NJ06-2018
Skills
- Policy Compliance
- Public Relations
- Equipment Maintenance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Operations Monitoring
- Decision Making
- Mental Focus
- Team Representation
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safety Inspections
- First Aid and CPR
- Supervision & Leadership
- Safety Awareness
- Safety
- Flexible Schedule
- Time Management
- Ride Loading and Unloading
- Strategy Development
- Mentoring
- Team development
Certification
First aid/CPR
Timeline
Assistant Basketball Coach
Ma'yanot Yeshiva High School
09.2025 - 03.2026
Physical Therapy Aide
Jag Physical Therapy
08.2025 - Current
Professional Basketball Player
GICA CLUB
08.2023 - 12.2023
Head Basketball Coach
Open Gyms
03.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
MODELL'S SPORTING GOODS
06.2018 - 01.2019
Ride Operator/Management Assistant
CLIFFHANGER PRODUCTIONS
05.2017 - 08.2023
Cashier
BURGER KING
01.2016 - 05.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
William Paterson University of New Jersey