Kai Gieraths
Pacifica,CA
Summary
Motivated and highly ambitious Business Administration student and entrepreneur with experience managing a basketball training and dog walking service. Skilled in leadership, customer service, scheduling, communication, and time management. Experienced in working with athletes and families of all ages and backgrounds, managing clients, and balancing many responsibilities while building and operating businesses.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Basketball Trainer
Myself
Pacifica, California
2024 - Current
- Launched and expanded independent basketball training brand, serving over 100 athletes across Bay Area
- Promote through social media, flyers, brand deals, and word of mouth
- Plan and lead 1:1, group, team, strength and performance, and film sessions
- Create personalized plans based on athlete's skill level, goals, strengths, and weaknesses
- Manage scheduling, client communication, payment, setting prices, and website/booking development
- Build real relationships with athletes and parents while providing a professional and positive service
- Guided youth to adults in developing basketball skills, confidence, work ethic, IQ, and discipline on and off the court
- Organize events such as clinics, camps, and recurring group sessions
Dog Walker
Myself
Pacifica, California
2020 - Current
- Operating a dog walking/pet service serving clients throughout California
- Organized client appointment schedules efficiently pricing, payments, and client communication
- Provide reliable care based on each dog's needs, behavior, and routines
- Experience with dogs of various sizes, breeds, and personalities
- Developed strong client relationships through consistent, reliable, and professional communication
- Earn consistent repeated business through dependable service and positive referrals
- Organized all appointments while balancing school, sports, basketball training, and other responsibilities.
- Handled multiple dogs with calm, careful attention
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Attracted new clients through marketing, referrals and word-of-mouth
Education
Associate's Degree in Business Administration - Anticipated in Spring 2028. -
Cañada College
Redwood City, CA10-2026
Skills
- Communication
- Highly ambitious
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Organization Discipline
- Marketing and Social Media
- Youth Development
- Coaching
- Financial Management
- Problem Solving
- Reliability and responsibility
- Event Planning
Accomplishments
- High School Basketball MVP 2x
- High School Basketball Team Captain 2x
- High School Basketball 1st Team All-League 2x
- High School Honor Roll - 4 years
- High School 3 sport athlete - 3 years
- Special Education Volunteer/Helper
Timeline
Basketball Trainer
Myself
2024 - Current
Dog Walker
Myself
2020 - Current
Associate's Degree in Business Administration - Anticipated in Spring 2028. -
Cañada College