Recently retired professional soccer player seeking to launch the next chapter of my career as a (INSERT JOB).

  Genuine interest in the financial services field and have completed multiple finance-related courses.

  Regularly follow the markets and have gained insight by speaking with multiple industry professionals.

  Graduated from the University of Notre Dame and later played five seasons of professional soccer.

  Work and academic history of exceeding performance objectives and communicating well with others.

  Played professionally in Sweden and Denmark, learning to adjust to new cultures and personalities.

  Impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including working well under pressure.

  Adaptable, quick learner with a demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, University of Notre Dame; graduated with a 3.15 GPA (4.00 scale)

  NCAA Student-Athlete: successfully balanced a rigorous academic schedule with duties as a soccer player.

  Runner-Up, Hermann Trophy (awarded to the nation s top NCAA Division I Men s Soccer Player).

  Two-Time First Team All-American Selection for the Fighting Irish.

Completed Wall Street Certification Bundle, Wall Street Training & Advisory, Inc. (WST) 

  Coursework: Financial Modeling; Company Overviews and Profiles; and Overview of Financial Markets.

Completed an Entire MBA in one course, Udemy

Professional Soccer Player 2013-2017

IFK V rnamo, Swedish League V rnamo, Sweden (2017)

N stved Boldkulb, Danish Football League N stved, Denmark (2016)

ngelholms FF, Swedish League ngelholm, Sweden (2016)                    

Charlotte Independence, United Soccer League Charlotte, NC (2015)

Chivas USA, Major League Soccer (MLS) Los Angeles, CA (2014)

Columbus Crew, MLS Columbus, OH (2013-2014); First round Draft Pick, 9th Overall, 2013 MLS SuperDraft

Racetrack Chaplaincy Children s Soccer Clinic; 2017

  Planned, executed and taught the first ever clinic, positively impacting 25 children.

Committee Member, Taste of Travers Celebration

Dear Hiring Manager,

With this letter, I wish to express my genuine interest in becoming your (INSERT JOB TITLE HERE).

As demonstrated in the accompanying resume, I am a recently retired professional soccer player seeking to launch the next chapter of my career with a genuine interest in the financial services field. I have completed multiple finance-related courses and regularly follow the markets. Additionally, I ve gained insight by speaking with multiple industry professionals. Among my unique qualifications and achievements:

  Completed Wall Street Certification Bundle, Wall Street Training & Advisory, Inc. (WST).

  Studied Financial Modeling; Company Overviews and Profiles; and Overview of Financial Markets.

  Graduated from the University of Notre Dame and later played five seasons of professional soccer.

  Work and academic history of exceeding performance objectives and communicating well with others.

  Played professionally in Sweden and Denmark, learning to adjust to new cultures and personalities.

  Impeccable judgment, poise and professionalism to proactively identify and resolve problems.

  Solid time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including working well under pressure.

  Adaptable, quick learner with a demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

As your team member, you will find me committed to exceeding your performance expectations. I have no doubt that I would be a valuable asset to your operations and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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