Oskar Duenkel
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Professional footballer
Chicago Fire
Chicago, Illinois
2023.06 - 2024.01
- Demonstrated full immersion in craft through dedicated practice and learning.
- Captained under-19 academy team, showcasing leadership skills.
- Played with under-23 team and trained alongside first team at age 18, illustrating maturity.
- Experience as a Centre Back at professional and academy levels, responsible for organizing defensive structure, maintaining team discipline, and ensuring coordinated play toward shared objectives.
Volunteer
New Life Centers
Chicago, Illinois
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted in lowering tensions between community members in gang afflicted neighborhoods
- Helped organize football games and social events
Football coach
Self employed
Chicago, Illinois
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Facilitated weekly one-on-one coaching for 10 young footballers to improve performance.
- Designed and organised skill development sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Directed advertising initiatives to boost client acquisition and retention.
Beach attendant
Winnetka Park District
Wilmette, Illinois
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Monitored beach activities, implementing safety measures where required.
- Delivered prompt first aid response during emergencies, reducing risk of serious injuries.
- Responsible for checking beach passes and handling purchases of passes
- Maintained security by addressing and removing trespassers promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Trier High School
Chicago, USA 10/2022 - 05/2023
Skills
- Leadership
- Familiar with all aspects of MS office
Websites
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Native
Spanish
Upper intermediate
Certification
- Founded the Professional Development certificate for academy players at the Chicago Fire, allowing academy players to gain proffesional experience outside of football
- Self-taught in Python
Affiliations
- Coding
- Chess
Accomplishments
- Youngest Chicago House AC player in History
- Player in Chicago House AC's furthest Open Cup run
- Played high level football since age 13
Timeline
Professional footballer
Chicago Fire
2023.06 - 2024.01
Volunteer
New Life Centers
2023.05 - 2023.08
Football coach
Self employed
2022.01 - 2023.05
Beach attendant
Winnetka Park District
2021.05 - 2021.08
High School Diploma -
New Trier High School
10/2022 - 05/2023