Dedicated former professional basketball player that leverage strong leadership skills and strategic mindset to drive project success, combining the discipline of athletics with technical expertise for effective team management and project execution.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Pike Engineering
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
06.2019 - Current
Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
Assists in the transition of new employees to the area through orientation, assisting in logistics, and training on Pike Engineering and/or client specific procedures, policies, and tools
Meets regularly with the appropriate client supervision/management to review the effectiveness of our service to the client and to address client concerns
Communicates with the client to ensure that the employees of Pike Engineering under their area of responsibility are all productive and responsive to the needs of the client
Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and meet deadlines in order to maintain positive client relationships.
Collaborated closely with other departments such as Human Resources and Finance on various projects related to payables and receivables activities.
Professional Basketball Player – Point Guard
POLAND FIBA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION)
Lodz, Poland
08.2018 - 01.2019
Encouraged teamwork through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Demonstrated excellent network and relationship building both externally and internally.
Facilitated team goal achievement through empowering leadership.
Provided excellent mentorship to teammates when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Maintained open communication with team members and coaching staff, resulting in reaching team goals.
Promoted discipline, sportsmanship, and gameplay skills.
Professional Basketball Player – Guard (Overall 25th Pick in Draft)
WNBA (WOMEN’S NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION)
Las Vegas, Nevada
04.2018 - 06.2018
Followed rigorous practice schedule, maintained dress requirements and always contributed to team improvements.
Adhered to robust programs for training, exercise, and diet in order to maintain top physical fitness.
Encouraged teamwork through strong communication and interpersonal skills and maintain positive environment dedicated to teamwork and performance.
Worked with church leadership, parents, and volunteers to establish clear goals and guidelines for church youth.
Enhanced performance through collaboration with diverse teams.
Developed strategies to promote team building and collaboration.
Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
Electrical Engineering Intern
PENNINGTON & ASSOCIATIVE COMMISSIONING
Houston, TX
06.2017 - 08.2017
Shadowed managers to gain understanding of organizational expectations and management techniques.
Monitored progress of projects against established timelines and milestones.
Accumulated knowledge regarding how to properly conduct communication between departments to ensure efficient workflow processes.
Attended brainstorming sessions, for the purpose of edification, focused on the implementation of the Texas Children Hospital project
Attended educational meetings to attain knowledge and competency to succeed in the engineering industry.
Observed and developed entry level skills regarding the utilization design software
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Louisiana State University and A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05-2018
Skills
Operations Management
Collaboration and Teamwork
Project Management Abilities
Blueprint Interpretation
AutoCAD Software
Design Thinking
Design Manager Software
Team Collaboration
Works Well Under Pressure
Attention to Detail
Deadline Adherence
Relationship Building
Multitasking
Accomplishments
Engineer Accomplishments
Promoted to Engineer II in 2020
Promoted to Project Manager I in April 2022
Promoted to Project Manager II in December 2022
Promoted to Operational Supervisor in 2023
Basketball Awards
2017-18 All-SEC First Team
2017-18 SEC All-Defensive Team
2017-18 SEC Community Service Team
2017-18 Inaugural Cheryl Miller Award Watch List
2017-18 Senior CLASS Award Top 30 Candidate
2017-18 LSWA All-Louisiana Second Team
2017-18 LSWA Player of the Week (Jan. 2)
2017 South Point Thanksgiving Shootout All-Tournament Team
2016-17 SEC Defensive Player of the Year
2016-17 All-SEC Second Team
2016-17 SEC All-Defensive Team
2016-17 Louisiana Player of the Year
2016-17 LSWA All-Louisiana First Team
2016 Paradise Jam All-Tournament Team
2016-17 LSWA Player of the Week (Dec. 5, Dec. 19, Feb. 6)
2015-16 Preseason All-SEC Second Team
2014-15 SEC Player of the Week (Feb. 9)
2014-15 LSWA All-Louisiana Second Team
2014-15 SEC Academic Winter Honor Roll
2013-14 All-SEC Freshman Team
2013-14 SEC Freshman of the Week (Dec. 2, 2013 & Feb. 10, 2014)
2013-14 Louisiana Freshman of the Year
2013-14 LSWA All-Louisiana Honorable Mention
2013 Barclays Invitational All-Tournament Team & Most Outstanding Player
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Pike Engineering
06.2019 - Current
Professional Basketball Player – Point Guard
POLAND FIBA (FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION)
08.2018 - 01.2019
Professional Basketball Player – Guard (Overall 25th Pick in Draft)