November 2021 - Present
Sports Editor - FantasyPros/BettingPros
Edited and fact-checked articles for the NBA, NFL, and MLB prior to them being published
Used tools such as DataWrapper, Imagn, Pixlr, and ImageOptim
Worked on short deadlines in order to get the news out in a timely fashion
Communicated with colleagues via Slack Channels
June 2021 - Present
Sports Correspondent - FantasyPros
Wrote daily game recaps highlighting player performances, signifying their impact on the fantasy world
Updated users with injury news on relevant players in the NBA, MLB, as well as the NFL prior to game time
Worked on short deadlines in effort to get news out fast and to the benefit of users
Communicated with colleagues via "Slack" channels to efficiently divide up work
Recognized as a frequent contributor by several colleagues whom needed assistance with their assigned game recaps or overloaded injury coverage
Promoted to paid role within two months of beginning internship
Summer 2021
Gym Director - Legarza
Responsible for leading 2-4 teams of various ages (5 years to 14 years) to enhance skills in all sports, support personal growth and an engaging fun experience.
Created a positive environment, reinforcing teamwork, respect, personal accountability, commitment, and celebrating success.
Assumed a larger leadership role, leading games, and activities as well as managing a daily schedule
Ensured camp ran smoothly by frequently checking in with campers as well as parents to better understand how to improve camp to its greatest extent
Identified and brought forward new counselors and mentored new hires
Engaged with parents & provided reports on each campers strengths & areas for development
Worked across various sites throughout the Peninsula; and successfully adapted to new site director’s leadership styles as well as various peer counselors
October 2019 - January 2020
December 2020 - January 2021
Seasonal Case Manager - Access Solutions
Learned healthcare managed care landscape and payor reimbursement criteria biologics in Rheumatoid Arthritis to effectively support Health Care Provider offices and patients by conducting Benefits Investigations to support patients getting access to Genentech drugs
Learned the operating platform and business practices of Genentech’s Access Solutions Hub and Call Center to compliantly communicate in writing and verbally with patients and accounts (Practice Managers, Medical Assistants, Nurses)
Collaborated across my Access Solutions team to ensure activities needed to support Benefits Investigations were completed accurately and ensuring a seamless experience for the customer(s)
Received positive feedback from Supervisor on:
Daily Activities consistently being #1 on Case Manager Leader Board for Quality Productivity for Benefits Investigations
Quality, professionalism, knowledge and empathy with patients during ad hoc phone interaction monitoring
Invited to return as a seasonal Case Manager (December 2021 - January 2022) to provide support for Annual Change of Insurance and Benefit Investigation Recertification
Summer 2020
Group Leader - Legarza
Responsible for leading a larger group of campers of various ages (5 years to 12 years) to enhance skills in all sports, support personal growth and an engaging fun experience.
Created a positive environment, reinforcing teamwork, respect, personal accountability, commitment, and celebrating success.
Assumed larger leadership role, leading games and activities as well as managing a daily schedule with a fellow camp counselor
Identified and brought forward new counselors and mentored new hires
Engaged with parents & provided reports on each campers strengths & areas for development
Worked across various sites throughout the Peninsula; and successfully adapted to new site director’s leadership styles as well as various peer counselors
Summer 2017 – Summer 2019
Camp Counselor - Legarza
Responsible for leading a group of campers of various ages (5 years to 12 years) to enhance basketball skills, support personal growth and an engaging fun experience.
Created a positive environment, reinforcing teamwork, respect, personal accountability, commitment, and celebrating success.
Consistently led team to win highly competitive ‘Gatorade’ Tuesday competitions in multiple weeks throughout summer
Identified and brought forward new counselors and mentored new hires
Engaged with parents & provided reports on each campers strengths & areas for development
Worked across various sites throughout the Peninsula; and successfully adapted to new site director’s leadership styles as well as various peer counselors
Jan 2018 – Jan 2020
Sunday League Coach - Legarza
Led weekly Sunday Basketball League for grades K-8
Evaluated players and created teams of 8-12 to help them improve basketball skills
Assumed larger leadership role with with greater autonomy & leading camper teams
April 2021 - Present
Associate Sports Editor - Boston University Daily Free Press
Edited and fact checked articles prior to being published in the sports section
Ensured each game recap, game preview, features, etc. were using AP style
Worked on short, varying deadlines based on when the writer submitted the article
Elected by peers to assume role for over the summer as well as during the 2021 fall semester
April 2021 - Present
Sports Columnist - Boston University Daily Free Press
Pitched and wrote bi-weekly articles for own personal column, “The Fast Break”
Alternated weeks with NFL-centered column titled "Inside the Huddle"
Covered interesting storylines that occurred during the NBA/NFL and NCAA seasons
Personally researched quotes and sources to find said storylines
Was published online, as well as in printed papers
January 2021 - Present
Sports Writer – Boston University Daily Free Press
Pitched and wrote stories for Boston University's student-run newspaper
Wrote game recaps on BU's basketball team, as well as professional teams (NFL, NBA)
Wrote features on BU athletic stories that developed during the season=
Interviewed players and coaches to get insight on the games and find unique stories
Attended home games at Boston University while also working remotely for away games
Senior Year (2018/19)
President – Burlingame High School (BHS) Service Commission
Elected by student peers to lead a team of 50 students, assisting the school on various special events including parent nights, sports games, band concerts & fundraisers
Also led student teams responsible for providing direct support to the City of Burlingame (and Peninsula area) community events including the annual tree lighting, beach clean ups, city parades and celebrations.
Recruited students, led team meetings, provided direction and motivation to ensure activities and support were completed on time and with a positive impact
Junior Year (2017/18)
Team Member - BHS Service Commission
Applied and was accepted as one of 10 Juniors to join BHS Service Commission
Successfully participated in multiple special events supporting BHS and the Burlingame Community
Summers 2015 & 2016
Volunteer - Legarza Sports Camps
Assisted coaches and directors on all camp-related administration activities
Demonstrated exceptional performance, developed strong relationships and was invited to return the following summer
Summers 2014 & 2015
Counselor in Training (CIT) - Champion Sports League
Worked as an additional counselor that helped directors run games and activities
Helped clean the camp, take out the trash, pass out lunches, put away equipment
Summer 2015
Leader in Training (LIT) - City of Burlingame Parks & Recreations
Worked as a junior counselor helping directors run games and activities
Assigned one-on-one time with campers and was evaluated each week by directors
Successful end-of-summer evaluation and was invited to return following summer