Tevonn Walker
Canada
Summary
Former professional basketball player and experienced sports professional with a background spanning player development, recruiting, analytics, finance, administration, and team operations. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with athletes, coaches, business professionals, and organizations across the U.S. and Canada. Strong communicator and relationship builder with experience in recruitment, business development, financial analysis, scheduling, project coordination, and presenting information to decision-makers. Brings a disciplined, team-oriented approach developed through professional athletics and leadership experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in a corporate role focused on relationship management, business development, sales, administration, marketing, or investor and client relations.
Overview
2
2
Languages
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Video Coordinator / Player Development / Analytics
NBA: UTAH JAZZ
Salt Lake City, Utah
06.2025 - 05.2026
- Data & Analysis: Analyzed statistical and video data to identify trends and opportunities for player improvement.
- Organization: Coordinated scouting, analytics, player development, and daily operations, and enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Scheduling: Coordinated player workouts and development responsibilities within a demanding professional sports schedule.
- Presentation Skills: Prepared and presented scouting information to coaches and staff, ensuring clarity and organization in findings.
- Relationship Management: Worked closely with players, coaches, and staff while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
- Professionalism: Gained experience working within a high-level corporate-style organization where attention to detail, communication, and reliability were essential.
Assistant Coach / Roster Management
CEBL: Winnipeg Sea Bears
Winnipeg
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Relationship Management: Leveraged professional relationships throughout the U.S. and Canada to identify and communicate with potential players.
- Recruiting & Sales: Evaluated talent, communicated opportunities, and helped attract individuals to the organization through relationship-based recruiting.
- Business Development: Identified areas where the organization needed additional resources and researched potential solutions.
- Negotiation & Communication: Managed conversations with players and basketball contacts while evaluating potential organizational fits.
- Administration: Handled multiple roster-related responsibilities requiring organization, follow-up, research, and attention to detail.
- Decision Support: Gathered and evaluated information to help organizational leadership make informed roster decisions.
Graduate Assistant
Oklahoma University
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Relationship Building: Developed and maintained relationships with athletes, coaches, recruiting contacts, and basketball professionals across the U.S. and Canada.
- Recruiting & Sales: Identified and attracted top talent through relationship-based recruiting and persuasive communication.
- Administration & Organization: Managed film, scouting, player-development, and recruiting responsibilities while working in a fast-paced collegiate environment.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Coordinated player-development activities, film preparation, and scouting efforts to align with demanding schedules.
- Communication: Communicated detailed information to coaches and staff while developing the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
- Networking: Built and maintained a professional network through consistent follow-up and relationship management.
Graduate Assistant
Valparaiso University
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Recruiting: Identified and recruited potential athletes through strategic networking and relationship development.
- Relationship Building: Developed relationships with athletes, coaches, recruiting contacts, and basketball professionals in the U.S. and Canada.
- Communication: Worked directly with athletes to communicate development plans, feedback, and expectations.
- Networking: Expanded professional relationships across the U.S. and Canada through proactive communication and follow-up.
- Organization: Balanced player development, film work, recruiting, and program responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Coordinated player development schedules with academic and athletic commitments.
Financial Analyst
Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Financial Analysis: Reviewed business accounts and financial information with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
- Analytical Thinking: Evaluated financial information and identified relevant details to support accurate account reviews.
- Administered financial records and business information while adhering to established processes and procedures.
- Managed sensitive financial documents and communications to uphold confidentiality in a professional setting.
- Professional Communication: Worked within a structured government organization requiring professionalism, reliability, and clear communication.
- Gained foundational knowledge of financial processes related to investor and donor relations to support future discussions.
16u Coach
Red Rush Men's Basketball Club
Montreal, Canada
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Leadership: Led and mentored young athletes while creating an environment focused on accountability, development, and teamwork.
- Relationship Building: Fostered strong relationships with players, families, coaches, and basketball community members to enhance team cohesion.
- Coordinated team schedules for practices, games, and events to ensure effective time management.: Coordinated practices, training sessions, games, and team activities, effectively managing multiple priorities to ensure smooth operations.
- Scheduling & Coordination: Organized practices, training sessions, games, and team activities while managing multiple priorities.
- Engaged in marketing efforts to promote the program and attract potential athletes.: Promoted program and attracted athletes through strategic networking and relationship-building efforts.
- Marketing & Recruitment: Helped promote the program and attract athletes through personal relationships and professional networking.
Professional Basketball Player
Hamburg Towers
, Germany
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Leadership: Earned a starting position and contributed to a championship team while taking on significant team responsibilities.
- Teamwork: Collaborated with teammates, coaches, management, and staff in a high-pressure professional environment to achieve team goals.
- Professionalism: Cultivated discipline, accountability, and resilience, consistently performing under pressure to meet team expectations.
- Adaptability: Successfully transitioned to professional basketball in Germany and adapted to a new country, culture, organization, and professional environment.
- Time Management: Manage demanding schedules involving training, games, travel, meetings, and other professional obligations.
- Relationship Building: Fostered strong relationships with teammates, coaches, and staff, enhancing team cohesion and communication within an international professional organization.
Finance Administration Manager
Kaypic Sports
Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Canada
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Financial Administration: Managed financial expenses and streamlined day-to-day financial operations to enhance organizational efficiency.
- Coordinated various organizational tasks to ensure smooth operations.: Managed financial, recruiting, training, and administrative responsibilities simultaneously.
- Leadership: Took ownership of important business functions while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Business Development: Identified and researched potential athletic markets, leading to new business opportunities for the organization.
- Marketing & Sales: Used market research and relationship development to identify potential opportunities and attract new business.
- Relationship Building: Cultivated relationships with athletes, organizations, and business contacts to expand network and support growth.
Men's Basketball Player
Valparaiso University
04.2014 - 05.2018
- Led team as Captain in 2017 and 2018, fostering accountability and enhancing communication skills among teammates.
- Cultivated strong relationships with teammates, coaches, university staff, alumni, and community members to strengthen team support and collaboration.
- Communication: Represented the university in competitive, community, and professional settings while communicating with diverse groups.
- Time Management: Successfully balanced academics, athletics, travel, practices, games, and team responsibilities.
- Teamwork: Worked collaboratively toward organizational goals while understanding the importance of individual accountability.
- Honed discipline, adaptability, resilience, and performance under pressure, while preparing for junior-level and client-facing professional roles.
Education
Master of Arts - Adult Ed. Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN05-2018
High School Diploma -
Vanier (Prep in Montreal, Canada)
Montreal, CanadaSkills
- Leadership
- Communication
- Networking
- Recruiting
- Sales
- Marketing
- Administration
- Organization
- Scheduling
- Coordination
- Analytics
- Finance
- Negotiation
- Management
- Strategy
- Research
- Mentoring
- Coaching
- Teamwork
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Presentation
- Relationship-building
- Business-development
- Budgeting
- Planning
- Decision-making
- Time-management
- Accountability
- Professionalism
Personal Information
Title: BASKETBALL COACH - PLAYER DEVELOPMENT
LANGUAGES
French Native
LINKS
Email
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Video Coordinator / Player Development / Analytics
NBA: UTAH JAZZ
06.2025 - 05.2026
Assistant Coach / Roster Management
CEBL: Winnipeg Sea Bears
05.2025 - 06.2025
Graduate Assistant
Oklahoma University
08.2023 - 05.2025
Graduate Assistant
Valparaiso University
08.2022 - 05.2023
Financial Analyst
Canada Revenue Agency - Agence du revenu du Canada
04.2022 - 08.2022
16u Coach
Red Rush Men's Basketball Club
07.2021 - 04.2022
Professional Basketball Player
Hamburg Towers
08.2018 - 06.2021
Finance Administration Manager
Kaypic Sports
07.2016 - 07.2020
Men's Basketball Player
Valparaiso University
04.2014 - 05.2018
Master of Arts - Adult Ed. Intercollegiate Athletic Administration
University of Oklahoma
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Valparaiso University
High School Diploma -
Vanier (Prep in Montreal, Canada)