CORY BENT
Halifax,NS
Summary
I am a former professional athlete with strong sense of discipline, excellent work ethic and impeccable time management and people skills. A Goal-oriented and results-focused individual who excels at building relationships and thinking critically to achieve results both on and off the field with efficiency and collaboration. An ambitious, fast learner with a hunger for growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Academy Coach & Marketing Assistant
Suburban FC
12.2020 - Current
- Developed comprehensive preseason training programs that prepared athletes physically and mentally for competitive play throughout the season.
- Maintained open lines of communication with college recruiters, helping talented athletes secure scholarships or professional contracts upon graduating from the academy.
- Evaluated athlete performance using data-driven insights from match analysis tools, resulting in more accurate assessments of individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Spoke in front of groups and facilitated activities and interactive discussions.
- Increased brand awareness by implementing targeted marketing campaigns and social media strategies.
- Created engaging content for Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Contributed to weekly team meetings, brainstorming sessions and staff appraisals.
- Collected, analyzed and summarized data and trends to provide marketing tracking and research.
- Proofread marketing collateral ahead of printing to eliminate errors.
- Amplified social media reach, creating engaging visual assets such as infographics and videos for widespread distribution.
Professional Athlete
HFX Wanderers FC
05.2020 - Current
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills
- Exercised strong leadership skills and practiced self-discipline on and off field
- Aided with opposition reports and analytics and made recommendations based on findings
- Represented the team with professionalism in official appearances with sponsors and administrators.
IT Application Support
DXC Technology
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Showed excellent customer support & service through various channels to resolve issues
- Contributed to technical support documentation by updating literature based on common issues
- Offered go-live support during critical activation period for smooth implementation
- Participated in software testing, writing test cases and scenarios to improve future training.
Customer Service Advisor
Natwest
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints
- Audited customer account information to identify issues and develop solutions
- Contacted customers to service accounts, address issues and propose new offerings
- Consulted with customers regarding needs and addressed concerns.
Skills
- Microsoft Suite Proficiency
- Collaborative Problem Solving
- SQL & Tableau Proficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Relationship Building
- Comfortable In High Pace Environment
- Innovative thinking
- Social Media Marketing
Education
Professional Certificate - Google Data Analytics
Coursera
10.2022
BBA - Marketing
Cape Breton University
Sydney, NS05.2020
Level 3 Extended Diploma - IT Systems & Principles
3aaa
02.2016
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Academy Coach & Marketing Assistant
Suburban FC
12.2020 - Current
Professional Athlete
HFX Wanderers FC
05.2020 - Current
Customer Service Advisor
Natwest
11.2015 - 05.2016
IT Application Support
DXC Technology
08.2015 - 08.2016
Professional Certificate - Google Data Analytics
Coursera
BBA - Marketing
Cape Breton University
Level 3 Extended Diploma - IT Systems & Principles
3aaa