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Aidan LaPorta

Bloomingdale,IL

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background in officiating and sales, exemplified by my role at IHSA as a basketball referee. Leveraging emotional control and assertiveness, I fostered positive game environments and mentored new referees, while also enhancing customer relationships and driving sales at Coggin Solar Sales through exceptional service and product knowledge. Building strong relationships with new people every single day at work is also something I excel in.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Basketball Referee

IHSA
11.2017 - Current
  • Expanded knowledge of official rules by participating in ongoing training sessions and workshops.
  • Assisted in the development of younger referees through mentoring initiatives within local leagues or associations.
  • Handled high-stress situations using superior calming techniques with basketball fans.
  • Contributed to a positive game environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and interacting respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
  • Refereed basketball at Middle School, High School and Men's leagues.
  • Enforced rule expectations with pre-game conversations with teams.
  • Was able to become a patched IHSA ref at 17. Normally, you need to be 18. But, after recommendations from many refs I was able to get patched early.

Solar Salesman

Coggin Solar Sales
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Upheld high standards of customer service by promoting and upselling new products and services.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Developed strong client relationships through consistent communication and exceptional customer service.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline sales processes, resulting in an efficient workflow.
  • Promoted and up-sold products and services to meet needs of customers.
  • Continuously updated product knowledge, staying informed of industry trends and competitor offerings.

Soccer Referee

ISRC
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Monitored and managed soccer games to verify safety and promote good sportsmanship for players.
  • Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
  • Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
  • Developed strong communication skills through regular interaction with players, coaches, assistant referees, fourth officials, and assessors during games.
  • Strengthened teamwork abilities by collaborating closely with assistant referees to make accurate offside calls or identify foul play incidents outside my line of sight.
  • Managed conflict resolutions to encourage professional and positive relationships.
  • Delivered consistent referee performance by making real-time decisions based on extensive knowledge of soccer rules and regulations.
  • Addressed rule infractions or complaints by participants to assess any necessary penalties.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05-2025

Skills

  • Flexibility
  • Approachable personality
  • Physical fitness
  • Respectfulness
  • Memory retention
  • Assertiveness
  • Court awareness
  • Training new referees
  • Emotional control
  • Collaborative attitude
  • Quick decision making
  • Leadership qualities
  • Anticipation skills

Accomplishments

Was able to become a patched ref for IHSA a year early at 17 due to strong recommendations from countless refs. Normally, you need to be 18 years old to become an IHSA patched ref.

Timeline

Solar Salesman

Coggin Solar Sales
05.2024 - 07.2024

Basketball Referee

IHSA
11.2017 - Current

Soccer Referee

ISRC
04.2017 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Law

Florida State University

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