Shawn Melton
Sunnyvale,California
Summary
Dedicated student with years of experience in sports refereeing, expertise in conflict resolution and leadership roles. Committed to ensuring engagement and understanding rules to both youth and adults alike. Known to work effectively with teams via communication and composure.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Soccer Referee
ArbiterSports
Sunnyvale, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Officiate competitive soccer matches up to U19, ensuring a safe and fair implications of the rules and regulations.
- Fast and precise decision making to manage the flow of the game.
- Maintaining composure during high-pressure situations to ensure the best outcome stated by the rules.
- Constant interactions with kids and parents to educate them about the rules of the game, emphasizing growth and development.
- Arrive in a timely manner, making sure the pitch, and players are game ready.
Basketball Referee
Sunnyvale Youth Basketball League
Sunnyvale, CA
01.2025 - 03.2026
- Making quick and decisive decisions on the court to maintain the flow of the game.
- Collaborate with coaches, players, and fellow refs to elevate the understanding of the rules and regulations of the game.
- Implement those rules and regulations in a safe and fair manner.
- Arrive in an accordingly manner, setting up and closing the site timely and efficiently.
- Interact with coaches, players, and spectators about specific calls, educating them and ensuring mutual understanding in a professional approach.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School
Sunnyvale, CA06-2026
Skills
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude and Respectfulness
- Youth engagement
Awards
- Youth Referee of the Year for Sunnyvale Alliance SC 2023
- Principal Honor Role (2022-2026)
- Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division: All League Player 2nd Team 2024.
Timeline
Basketball Referee
Sunnyvale Youth Basketball League
01.2025 - 03.2026
Soccer Referee
ArbiterSports
08.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Fremont High School