Austin Lawton
Eutawville
Summary
Professional basketball player with 6 years of experience excelling in high-pressure international competitions and fostering team cohesion across diverse cultures. Demonstrates a strategic mindset with skills in team leadership, performance analysis, and creative problem-solving, contributing to significant team success. Committed to leveraging analytical thinking and public speaking abilities to inspire and drive future achievements in the sports industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Overseas Basketball Player
FIBA
02.2022 - Current
- Company Overview: FIBA at Greece, United Kingdom, Poland
- Lead team performance through strategic gameplay and international competition, demonstrating excellence in high-pressure environments and cross-cultural collaboration
- Foster team cohesion and implement advanced training techniques while adapting to diverse playing styles across multiple countries
- Analyse opponent strategies and adjust gameplay tactics in real-time, contributing to team success through data-driven decision-making
- FIBA at Greece, United Kingdom, Poland
Labor Worker
Giant Cement Plant
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: Giant Cement Plant at Harleyville, SC
- Operated heavy machinery and managed material handling in cement production, maintaining safety protocols and quality standards while supporting plant operations
- Streamlined loading processes and reduced material waste through efficient handling techniques, contributing to improved production workflow
- Implemented improved safety practices in material handling, leading to enhanced workplace safety and operational efficiency
- Giant Cement Plant at Harleyville, SC
Call Center Customer Service Representative
Sykes
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Company Overview: Sykes at Remote
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved complex issues while maintaining service excellence
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective problem resolution and clear communication
- Provided empathetic support to diverse clientele, managing multiple communication channels while ensuring first-contact resolution and maintaining quality standards
- Streamlined customer support processes and implemented efficient resolution strategies, reducing average handling time while maintaining service excellence
- Sykes at Remote
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sports
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: Hibbett Sports at Moncks Corner, SC
- Built strong relationships with diverse customers while maintaining product knowledge, processing transactions, and contributing to team sales objectives
- Maintained organized sales floor, executed visual merchandising standards, and ensured accurate inventory counts while providing exceptional service
- Assisted customers with product selection, resolved concerns promptly, and facilitated smooth checkout processes to ensure satisfaction
- Created engaging product displays, suggested process improvements, and adapted quickly to new promotional strategies to boost store performance
- Hibbett Sports at Moncks Corner, SC
Overseas Basketball Player
FIBA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: FIBA at Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Analysed opponent strategies and adjusted gameplay tactics, contributing to team's competitive advantage in professional leagues
- Maintained peak physical condition through disciplined training regimens, ensuring consistent performance in professional matches
- Developed creative play strategies while adapting to diverse international playing styles and team dynamics
- FIBA at Rotterdam, Netherlands
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Sports Management
Claflin University
Orangeburg, SC05.2018
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Conflict Resolution
- Customer Engagement
- Inventory Management
- Performance Analysis
- Analytical Thinking
- Sales Strategy
- Creative Problem Solving
- Public Speaking
- Marketing Strategy
- Fitness Training
- Networking
Timeline
Overseas Basketball Player
FIBA
02.2022 - Current
Labor Worker
Giant Cement Plant
09.2021 - 02.2022
Call Center Customer Service Representative
Sykes
01.2021 - 04.2021
Sales Associate
Hibbett Sports
09.2020 - 01.2021
Overseas Basketball Player
FIBA
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor's Degree - Sports Management
Claflin University
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