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Seventh Woods

Columbia,SC

Summary

Dedicated former athlete with a strong work ethic, discipline, and a goal-oriented mindset, developed through years of high-level basketball training. Skilled at applying teamwork, perseverance, and strategic thinking to contribute to a company’s success. Willing and able to quickly learn and adapt to different, difficult tasks, bringing the same level of dedication and continuous improvement to the professional workspace as in athletic competition.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Basketball Player

Zamora Jaguars
Zamora Chinchipe, Ecuador (South America)
05.2024 - 10.2025
  • Trained and competed at a high level, demonstrating commitment, time management, and perseverance.
  • Adaptability and Quick Learning: Successfully adjusted to different cultures, playing styles, and team environments, developing strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.
  • Collaborated with teammates and coaches to achieve team goals, often taking on leadership roles both on and off the court.
  • High-pressure decision-making: Performed under intense pressure, making split-second decisions with significant consequences, a skill transferable to fast-paced work environments.
  • Engaged with diverse teammates, coaches, and fans across different countries, developing excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Overcame challenges, injuries, and setbacks while continuously striving for improvement and success.

Professional Basketball Player

UCC Demons
Cork, Ireland (Europe)
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Trained and competed at a high level, demonstrating commitment, time management, and perseverance.

• Adaptability and Quick Learning: Successfully adjusted to different cultures, playing styles, and team environments, developing strong problem-solving and adaptability skills.

  • Collaborated with teammates and coaches to achieve team goals, often taking on leadership roles both on and off the court.
  • Performed under intense pressure, making split-second decisions with significant consequences, a skill transferable to fast-paced work environments.
  • Engaged with diverse teammates, coaches, and fans across different countries, developing excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills.
  • Overcame challenges, injuries, and setbacks while continuously striving for improvement and success.

Funeral Director's Assistant

Leevy's Funeral Home
Columbia, SC
04.2020 - 08.2023

• Assisted in coordinating and setting up funeral services, ensuring a dignified and respectful environment.

• Escorted grieving families, providing compassionate support and professional guidance throughout the services.

Transported caskets safely to churches and burial sites, adhering to protocols for a seamless ceremony.

Operated funeral vehicles, including hearses and limousines, transporting families with professionalism and care.

• Collaborated with funeral directors and staff to manage logistics, and ensure smooth service execution.

  • Maintained accurate records of funerals including service details, obituaries, and payments received.
  • Collaborated with cemetery personnel to ensure that gravesites were properly prepared for burials.

Concessions Associate

Columbia Fireflies
Columbia, SC
06.2015 - 06.2016

• Delivered excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, serving [X] customers per game.

Handled cash and electronic transactions efficiently, ensuring accurate sales, and balancing registers at shift end.

• Maintained food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and organized workstation.

• Worked collaboratively with team members to streamline operations and reduce wait times.

• Assisted in inventory management by restocking supplies, and reporting shortages to minimize service disruptions.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
08-2021

Some College (No Degree) - Sport Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Morgan State University
Baltimore, MD

Skills

  • Elite Work Ethic & Discipline
  • Adaptability & Quick Learning
  • Teamwork and Leadership
  • High-pressure decision-making
  • Strong communication and cultural awareness
  • Resilience & Goal Orientation

Accomplishments

USA Basketball Gold Medalist – Won gold with the USA U16 National Team, representing the country at the highest level.

Gatorade Player of the Year – Recognized as the top high school basketball player in the nation as a sophomore.

State & National Champion – Led high school team to a state championship (junior year) and won an NCAA National Championship at the University of North Carolina.

International Professional Experience – Played professionally in Europe and South America, adapting to different playing styles and cultures while competing at an elite level.

Timeline

Professional Basketball Player

Zamora Jaguars
05.2024 - 10.2025

Professional Basketball Player

UCC Demons
09.2023 - 04.2024

Funeral Director's Assistant

Leevy's Funeral Home
04.2020 - 08.2023

Concessions Associate

Columbia Fireflies
06.2015 - 06.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of South Carolina

Some College (No Degree) - Sport Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Some College (No Degree) - Business

Morgan State University
Seventh Woods