Mark Rifkind
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Experienced freshman in college with a strong background in basketball and talent evaluation. Demonstrated negotiation and persuasion skills through work experience. Possesses exceptional communication skills and extensive knowledge of the youth basketball scene in the United States and Asia.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recruiter
American School of Bangkok
Bangkok
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Recruited in total 6 players to the American School of Bangkok basketball team while simultaneously being the team captain
- 4 players received scholarships of higher than 40 percent to attend the school following my recruiting
- Introduced 2 players from neighboring country of Laos that received scholarships from the school following my introduction
Assistant Volunteer Coach
Hoopclub Thailand
Bangkok
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Translated for the at-risk youth that were being coached
- In charge of explaining and instructing kids in basketball drills
- In charge of communicating and scheduling with kids at youth center
Assistant General Manager of Operations
NewForce Basketball Club
Bangkok
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Managed the recruitment process for local players
- Negotiated contracts with potential sponsors
- Assisted in the hiring process of coaching staff
Player
Global Squad
Frederick , VA
05.2023 - 08.2023
Player
Prospect U/ Washington Warriors Basketball
, DC
05.2021 - 07.2022
Education
High School Diploma -
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-2028
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Performance Evaluation
- Recruitment Strategies
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Personnel Management
- Following Instructions
- Problem-Solving
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
- Relationship Building
- Problem-solving aptitude
Affiliations
- Former Thai national team member for fencing (foil, U17) and basketball (5v5, U18)
- Team captain at American School of Bangkok for all 4 years of Varsity (Basketball, Softball)
Accomplishments
- 3x A.S.B. M.V.P. (Basketball)
- 2x A.S.B. M.V.P. (Softball)
- National Honor Society
Certification
- AP Capstone Diploma with Distinction
Languages
English
Full Professional
Thai
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Limited
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Assistant General Manager of Operations
NewForce Basketball Club
11.2023 - 02.2024
Player
Global Squad
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Volunteer Coach
Hoopclub Thailand
02.2023 - 03.2024
Recruiter
American School of Bangkok
10.2021 - 05.2024
Player
Prospect U/ Washington Warriors Basketball
05.2021 - 07.2022
High School Diploma -
Loyola University of Chicago
- AP Capstone Diploma with Distinction
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