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Mia Rycraw

Mia Rycraw

Summary

Versatile professional with a background in competitive athletics, customer service, and live sports broadcasting. Proven ability to perform under pressure, foster teamwork, and engage diverse audiences. Skilled in strategic planning, communication, conflict resolution, and adaptability, with a track record of driving results and delivering exceptional experiences both on and off the field.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Water Polo Player

Olympiacos
08.2024 - 06.2025
  • Champions League bronze medalist: 3rd best team in Europe.
  • Greek League vice-champions.
  • Greek Cup gold medalist.
  • Super Cup gold medalist.

World Cup Finals Host

World Aquatics
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Consistently providing accurate and timely information during international live broadcasts on camera.
  • Live interviews featuring world renowned coaches and athletes offering unique perspectives on games.
  • Distributed Player of the Match awards after each game and team prize money at the conclusion of the tournament.
  • Analyzed each game and player to craft tailored post-game interview questions.


Olympic Athlete

Olympics: Paris 2024
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Dual citizen; Member of French National Team 2022-present
  • Trained extensively 35 hours per week for upcoming competitions to perform at top-level.
  • Set records: First French women's water polo team to ever compete in the Olympics and win a match (against Italy).
  • Adapted quickly to changes in competition schedules or environments, demonstrating mental agility and composure under pressure.

Professional Water Polo Player

Lille University Club
10.2018 - 06.2024
  • Team Captain 2021-2024
  • 6x Champion of France.
  • 6x French Cup winner.
  • Euroleague participant.

Spa Receptionist

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Handled sensitive client information discreetly while adhering to privacy regulations and company policies.
  • Tracked important information in SpaSoft spreadsheets and ran reports or generated graphs using data.


USA Water Polo Senior National Team

USA Water Polo
01.2017 - 08.2017
  • Kunshan Cup gold medalist; awarded goalkeeper of the tournament.
  • World League Super Final gold medalist.
  • FISU University Games gold medalist.

Service Experience Representative

Nordstrom Rack
06.2016 - 08.2016
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05-2018

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Adaptable
  • Team leadership qualities
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Problem resolution

Accomplishments

  • Champions League bronze medalist - 3rd best team in Europe.
  • Represented France at the 2024 Olympics in Water Polo.
  • Team USA gold medalist: World League Super Final 2017.
  • 3x All-American at Arizona State University.
  • Defensive Player of the Year award.
  • Most Valuable Player award.
  • Most Improved Player award.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary
Greek
Elementary

Timeline

World Cup Finals Host

World Aquatics
04.2025 - 04.2025

Professional Water Polo Player

Olympiacos
08.2024 - 06.2025

Olympic Athlete

Olympics: Paris 2024
07.2024 - 08.2024

Professional Water Polo Player

Lille University Club
10.2018 - 06.2024

Spa Receptionist

Sanctuary Camelback Mountain Resort
06.2018 - 10.2018

USA Water Polo Senior National Team

USA Water Polo
01.2017 - 08.2017

Service Experience Representative

Nordstrom Rack
06.2016 - 08.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Arizona State University