Laura Victoria Zuluaga Truke
Queens,NY
Summary
Proactive, insightful and logical sports psychologist with 6 years of experience in both individual and team sport environments, committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and cognitive skill development. Background in the study of athlete behavior and brain function, experienced in the application of multicultural aspects of psychology and how various mental factors and cultural differences impact assessments and responses.
Enabler of open and constructive communication spaces to set clear goals and build a vision of excellence and increase performance, guiding and coaching athletes to reach their full potential.
Motivational and high performance with winning team seasons throughout her career and international titles, passionate about guiding athletes to create habits that favor the development and strengthening of psychological skills to maximize individual and group sports performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sport Psychologist
Federación Colombiana De Patinaje
03.2018 - Current
- Improved athlete outcomes using evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Developed customized treatment plans for clients, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Improved athlete performance by developing individualized and tailored mental training programs.
- Improved team dynamics through constant communication, development and implementation of group exercises and conflict resolution strategies.
- Crisis management, ensuring timely interventions for at-risk or distressed athletes while maintaining a safe environment.
- Optimization of team dynamics to improve overall performance through targeted training sessions.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration with coaches, physicians, physiotherapists, nutritionists and other sports professionals to ensure comprehensive sports care.
Psychologist
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje SENA - CCyT
02.2020 - 12.2022
- Counseled individuals and groups regarding problems such as stress, substance abuse or family situations to modify behavior to improve personal adjustment.
- Contributed to team development by providing clinical supervision to junior psychologists or interns seeking licensure.
- Fostered a positive work environment by actively participating in team meetings, offering constructive feedback, and maintaining open lines of communication with colleagues.
Sport Psychologist
Club Campestre Armenia
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Improved patient outcomes using evidence-based therapeutic approaches in individual and group therapy sessions.
- Improving athlete performance through the development and implementation of customized training programs.
- Optimization of team dynamics to improve overall results through targeted mental training sessions.
- Development of customized treatment plans for athletes, addressing their unique psychological needs and goals.
- Enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration with other sport professionals to ensure comprehensive care for athletes.
Sport Psychologist
Univeresidad Del Quindío
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Improved athlete performance through the development of tailor-made and individualized mental training programs.
- Improved team dynamics through constant communication, development and implementation of group exercises and conflict resolution strategies.
- Crisis management, ensuring timely interventions for athletes at risk or in difficulty, while maintaining a safe environment.
- Optimizing team dynamics to improve overall performance through targeted training sessions.
Education
Especialist - Sport And Excercise Psychologist
Universidad Del Bosque
Bogotá, Colombia03.2019
No Degree - Psychobiology
Universidade De Santa Cruz Do Sul UNISC
Santa Cruz Do Sul, Brasil07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
CUE Alexander Von Humboldt
Amenia, Colombia01.2018
Skills
- [Sport and Excercise] Expert
- Emotional Awareness
- Emotional Intelligence
- Social Work
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Strategic planning
- Game strategy
- Analytical Thinking
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Psychologist
Servicio Nacional De Aprendizaje SENA - CCyT
02.2020 - 12.2022
Sport Psychologist
Club Campestre Armenia
04.2018 - 04.2019
Sport Psychologist
Federación Colombiana De Patinaje
03.2018 - Current
Sport Psychologist
Univeresidad Del Quindío
03.2018 - 12.2020
Especialist - Sport And Excercise Psychologist
Universidad Del Bosque
No Degree - Psychobiology
Universidade De Santa Cruz Do Sul UNISC
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
CUE Alexander Von Humboldt
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