Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Collegiate Athletics
Intern
Volunteer
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Brian Dawson

Los Angeles

Summary

Highly receptive and motivated professional overseas basketball player. Well-versed in athletics, sales, coaching, personal training, and team environments. Proven track record in building valued customer relationships and independent branding. Energetic collaborator with leadership abilities and unique experience as a successful professional athlete and self-employed contractor.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Overseas Basketball Player

North Rhine Westphalia Elephants
08.2023 - Current
  • Adapted quickly to new country and team environment.
  • Applied discipline and self responsibility to meet team and individual goals.
  • Effectively communicated (in English) with groups of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and interpersonal skills.

Professional Overseas Basketball Player

BC Titebi
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Performed under rigorous conditions thousands of miles away from home country (U.S.A.), overcame substantial language barrier and limited access to quality training facilities
  • Maintained drive and determination to reach personal and team goals.
  • Achieved a lifelong aspiration through tireless work, dedication and visualization.
  • Built lifelong relationships while navigating a new country

Sales Associate/Skills Coach,

Shoot 360
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Generated membership and merchandise sales, managed customer scheduling through company software, and answered customer calls
  • Maintained records related to sales, refunds and inventory availability.
  • Accepted and led both appointment based and walk-in customer training sessions
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.


Personal Basketball Skills Trainer

05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Implemented training programs to meet customer’s needs and desired goals
  • Marketed personal brand and generated leads to attract cliental
  • Successfully recruited clients and sold personal training sessions

Co-Director

Vistamar Basketball Camp
07.2017 - 07.2019
  • Directed practices and camp activities
  • Instructed camp coaches on how to skill build and engage campers

Counselor,

Iverbe Day And Sports Camp
06.2014 - 06.2019
  • Coached and mentored middle school athletes in several different sports including basketball, football, baseball, and soccer
  • Communicated closely with other counselors to devise programs and activities based on developmental and academic levels.
  • Used cognitive behavior therapy to assist campers in recognizing and redirecting poor habits.
  • Received “Counselor of the Summer” (2018)

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Regis University
Denver, CO, USA
05.2021

Skills

  • Sales and Marketing
  • Customer Service
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Excellent People Skills
  • Adapt to Diverse Groups
  • Mentorship

Collegiate Athletics

  

Regis University, NCAA Division II Men’s Basketball Team, Denver, CO

August 2017 - March 2022


  • Received full athletic scholarship
  • Team Captain (2020-2022), 2x All-conference, All-Region
  • Devoted 20+ hours per week while managing full course load
  • Gained valuable leadership experience, team building strategies and time management skills.

Intern

  

Intern, Christie’s International Real Estate Strand Hill, Manhattan Beach, CA

 May 2017 - June 2017


  • Shadowed real estate agent Lynne Lear, eye-witnessing the daily operations of a top realtor in the field
  • Observed client meetings, helped with broker’s open houses, visited remodeling sites, and organized office documents


Volunteer

  

Orientation Leader, Regis University New Student Programs and Orientation, Denver, CO

August 2018 - August 2022


  • Served as a role model for new students entering Regis University during Orientation
  • Facilitated workshops with assigned Orientation groups
  • Assisted students and family members as they moved into their new on-campus residences

Timeline

Professional Overseas Basketball Player

North Rhine Westphalia Elephants
08.2023 - Current

Professional Overseas Basketball Player

BC Titebi
11.2022 - 06.2023

Sales Associate/Skills Coach,

Shoot 360
09.2022 - 11.2023

Personal Basketball Skills Trainer

05.2020 - 09.2021

Co-Director

Vistamar Basketball Camp
07.2017 - 07.2019

Counselor,

Iverbe Day And Sports Camp
06.2014 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Regis University

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