Hallecka Valdez
NIKE U.S. Sports Camps
"When you find what you want to do, don't let it go."
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Hallecka 's work combines: Business, Sports, and Accomplishing Goals
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Jefferson High
Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor’s, Kinesiology
Cal State East Bay
Graduate Degree
Master’s, Sports Administration
Fresno Pacific University
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be an Assistant Manager, Sports Camp Operation :
Bachelor's Degree: Sports Administration
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Halted T&F career due to body limitations and injuries gained over several years
2.
Decided to major in kinesiology to become a physical therapist
3.
During her courses she second guessed her career and had difficulties completing her major
4.
Finished and pushed through regardless, received her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology
5.
Contemplated with herself soon afterwards; did she really want to continue to become a physical therapist even though she knew it didn't make her happy?
6.
Career Change!; She decided to change her major to sports administration. She received her Master’s in Sports Administration (2021)
7.
Got hired and gained valuable experience at her first corporate job at the Golden State Warriors/Chase Center
8.
Has been accepted to work at her dream job in sports operations at NIKE US Sports Camps HQ
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Myself:
I felt pressured and unsure going to school for my bachelor's in kinesiology because I had difficulty and did not enjoy the courses, though that was the route at the time for me to become a physical therapist which was my goal.
How I responded:
“Persevere through everything; Even though I was close to failing and was doing poorly in school, I'd rather finish strong and push through getting my bachelor's. Before that, I was presented a lot of routes to take and my goal always changed. It isn't always a clear cut one path. There will always be many paths to take and they will eventually lead to your destination. Although I did not pursue kinesiology after graduating, it worked out in the end because of my faith and constant prayer.”
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
"Body scoliosis and autoimmune disease; I dealt with these issues by keeping my body healthy, from being mindful of what I intake, my nutrition, and by staying physically active. Having a peaceful state of mind and keeping faith that I'll heal."