Lexi Mercado
Costa Mesa
Summary
Accomplished coach with a proven track record at Hoopstars Basketball League, enhancing disabled adults' skills through tailored programs. Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, fostering teamwork and communication. Streamlined administrative processes at Clean Earth Environmental, showcasing attention to detail. Excel in safety awareness and discipline management, driving success and camaraderie in diverse environments. Looking to utilize my skills to learn and grow in a customer service based role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Basketball Coach
Hoopstars Basketball League - Disabled Adults
La Verne, CA
02.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs tailored for disabled adults to enhance basketball skills.
- Coordinated team practices, ensuring safe and inclusive environments for all participants.
- Fostered teamwork and communication among players through structured group activities.
- Mentored assistant coaches, providing guidance on coaching techniques and player engagement strategies.
- Celebrated players'' successes both individually and as a group, fostering a strong sense of camaraderie and team pride.
- Provided physical assistance and guidance to players with more severe disabilities to help them in overcoming challenges and identifying opportunities.
Babysitter
Various
Glendora, CA
05.2023 - Current
- Supervised and ensured safety of children in various age groups during daily activities.
- Planned and implemented engaging educational and recreational activities tailored to children's interests.
- Maintained clear communication with parents regarding children's progress and daily experiences.
- Adapted quickly to diverse family environments, fostering trust and rapport with children and caregivers.
- Organized playdates and outings, enhancing children's social development through group interactions.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
Administrative Intern
Clean Earth Environmental
Pomona, CA
06.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in daily office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
- Streamlined document filing system, improving retrieval times and overall office organization.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, ensuring confidentiality was maintained at all times when dealing with personnel records or proprietary company data.
- Answered incoming phone calls pleasantly directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Contributed to the overall success of the organization by providing general administrative support when needed, such as filing or photocopying documents.
- Reduced errors in data entry tasks by maintaining thorough attention to detail and verifying information before inputting it into the system.
Assistant Coach
Reps Up Basketball
Upland, CA
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Assisted in developing practice plans tailored to individual player needs.
- Provided on-court instruction during drills to enhance skill development.
- Monitored player performance and offered constructive feedback for improvement.
- Coordinated team logistics for practices and games, ensuring smooth operations.
- Fostered positive relationships among team members to promote cohesion and morale.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the court.
Education
Kinesiology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Bonita High School
La Verne, CA06-2025
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Adaptability and resilience
- Reliability and punctuality
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism and discretion
- Discipline management
- Behavior modeling
- Computer skills
- Exemplary Customer service
- Critical thinking
- Strong problem solver
- Patience and empathy
Timeline
Administrative Intern
Clean Earth Environmental
06.2025 - 09.2025
Assistant Coach
Reps Up Basketball
06.2024 - 09.2024
Head Basketball Coach
Hoopstars Basketball League - Disabled Adults
02.2024 - Current
Babysitter
Various
05.2023 - Current
Kinesiology
Orange Coast College
High School Diploma -
Bonita High School