KACEY AVALOS
Durham, North Carolina 949-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Summary
Recent student-athlete graduate from the world’s top public university & NCAA water polo program seeking opportunity in the clean energy project development in the Greater Denver Area. Strongest attributes are my well-developed discipline, work ethic, teamwork, and leadership abilities honed through years as a professional athlete. Organized self- starter with high emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills that will lead to strong relationships with stakeholders. Former professional athlete with a strong passion for fighting climate change who’s eager for career development in clean and renewable energies.
International Professional Athlete/Coach
North Harbour Water Polo, Auckland, New Zealand Professional Athlete January 2020 – March 2020
- Professional water polo player on No. 1 team in New Zealand Women’s National League North Harbour Water Polo, Auckland, New Zealand Youth Development Coach January 2020 – March 2020
- Coached, designed clinics and training programs for youth water polo players Club Natació Sant Feliu de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Professional Athlete October 2018 – May 2019
- Trained full-time for the club and traveled around Spain to compete in games USA Women’s Youth National Water Polo Team, Los Alamitos, CA Team Member August 2011 – May 2014
- Represented the U.S.A. in international competition Sales Experience
Recreational Equipment, Inc., Durham, NC Retail Sales Specialist September 2019 – January 2020
- Provided customers by responding to product, membership & REI service questions
- Actively participated and collaborated with store team for the achievement of business goals Orangetheory Fitness, Durham, NC Sales Associate May 2019 – August 2019
- Provided customer service for current members and sell memberships to prospective clients
- Cross-analyzed customers’ needs with available products & services to find the best fit Urban Solutions, San Francisco, CA Program Assistant May 2016 – August 2016
- Assisted program development for a non-profit to support small businesses and gained exposure as to how non-profit organizations operate in conjunction with local government and other interest groups to serve the public
- Conducted one-on-one interviews with small business owners to establish what resources are critical for further sustainable business development
Education
University of California, Berkeley August 2014 – May 2018 Conservation and Resource Studies, B.S.
- Area of Interest: Sustainable Development & Resource Management
- Cumulative GPA: 3.2
- UC Berkeley Women’s Water Polo Student-Athlete
- Four-year scholarship athlete of competitive Division I Program Awards:
- Mountain Pacific Sports Federation All-Academic Honors 2017, 2018
- ACWPC Academic All-American Excellent Status 2016 Selected Coursework
- Macro-Economics of Natural Resources
- Micro-Economics of Natural Resources
- Economics of Water Resources
- Principles of Business
- International Environmental Politics
- Environmental Health & Development
- Politics of Social Change
- Peace & Conflict Resolution
- Public Policy: Wealth & Poverty
- Analytical Geometry & Calculus