Wes Clarkson
Summary
Dedicated professional skilled in creative direction and graphic design, with a strong background in personalized sports training and coaching. Proven ability to mentor and teach children, fostering both skill development and personal growth. Committed to delivering high-quality results in all projects and training sessions. Strong focus on collaboration and effective communication to achieve team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basketball Coach
Don Bosco Tech High School
Rosemead, USA
06.2026 - Current
- Coach and work with the student athletes through practice and prepare them for games.
- Help guide them as young men both on and off the court.
- Teach them basic skills and concepts needed to succeed at the high school level.
Basketball Trainer
The Secret Trainer
Pasadena, USA
01.2022 - Current
- Train athletes with ages ranging from elementary to high school and of various skill levels. Focusing on skill development, fitness, and performance.
- Create personalized training programs and support long-term athletic growth.
Graphic Designer
White Rabbit
07.2025 - Current
- Worked on projects for Fox and the World Cup, Mariachi Bowl, Flyville, and other small projects.
- Delivered one-off branding, social media and website assets, and apparel design projects.
- Collaborated across various styles and brand identities, building a versatile design portfolio.
- Graphic Design Company
Founder, Creative Director, & Designer
SE7EN
Pasadena, USA
09.2023 - Current
- Founded and manage a personal clothing brand focused on self-growth, positivity, and self-discovery.
- Design all products and oversee the creative direction, marketing strategy, and brand messaging.
- Handle all aspects of product creation, from concept to final execution.
Assistant, Creative Director, & Graphic Designer
Voltage Management / Flyville NIL Brand
, Remote
06.2022 - 06.2024
- Designed merchandise, digital content, and promotional materials for Flyville.
- Helped student Athletes get necessities such as laptops, school supplies, and other necessary items.
- Assisted in brand development and marketing initiatives.
- Worked part-time as an assistant managing project timelines and supporting various administrative tasks.
Graphic Design Intern
Adidas (Internship)
Portland, USA
09.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted Adidas design team with project planning, product creation, and design process.
- Analyzed large-scale branding and design strategies from global campaigns.
Education
Undergraduate Degree - Mass Communications
Life Pacific University
San Dimas, CA01-2025
AA - Liberal Arts
Pasadena City College & Compton College
01-2022
High School -
Maranatha High School
Pasadena, CA01-2019
Skills
- Athlete Mentorship and Recruitment
- Strength conditioning
- Physical fitness
- Strategic training
- Practice planning
- Creative Direction
- Brand Development & Visual Identity
- Social Media Content Design
- Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Typography & Layout
- Visual communication
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Group Leadership and Communication
- Time Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Creative problem-solving
- Adaptive thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Tactics and Technical Tools
- Interpersonal Social Skills
- Visual communication
Certification
CPR/AED/First-Aid
Accomplishments
- Basketball Scholarship to Life Pacific University (2023-2025)
- Academic Scholarship to Life Pacific University (2023-2025)
- Business and Innovator Scholarship Award Winner at Life Pacific University (2025)
- Dean's List Sophomore year Fall and Spring Semesters at Compton Community College (2022)
Timeline
Basketball Coach
Don Bosco Tech High School
06.2026 - Current
Graphic Designer
White Rabbit
07.2025 - Current
Founder, Creative Director, & Designer
SE7EN
09.2023 - Current
Assistant, Creative Director, & Graphic Designer
Voltage Management / Flyville NIL Brand
06.2022 - 06.2024
Basketball Trainer
The Secret Trainer
01.2022 - Current
Graphic Design Intern
Adidas (Internship)
09.2018 - 09.2018
Undergraduate Degree - Mass Communications
Life Pacific University
AA - Liberal Arts
Pasadena City College & Compton College
High School -
Maranatha High School