Basketball Athlete and General Manager
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Passionate and dedicated basketball athlete and leader with over 24 years of experience in competitive sports, team development, and strategic leadership. My journey in basketball began at the age of seven and has shaped not only my athletic career, but also my character, discipline, mindset, and leadership philosophy.
From competing internationally in Japan and Mexico to playing at the professional level in Jalisco, basketball has been the foundation of my personal and professional growth. Today, as General Manager of Hello Nori on Robson Street in Vancouver, I lead a team of more than 50 employees using the same principles that guided me throughout my sports career: teamwork, strategy, accountability, resilience, and maximizing individual strengths to achieve collective success.
I am highly motivated to contribute my experience, leadership, and passion to the growth of a women’s basketball program at Simon Fraser University, helping athletes develop not only on the court, but also mentally, strategically, and personally for long-term success.
Early Basketball Development – Japan
Hokko Elementary School – Japan
Basketball Player | 5 Years
Began playing basketball at the age of 7.
Developed fundamental basketball skills and discipline through competitive youth basketball in Japan.
Built early foundations in teamwork, commitment, and international sports culture.
Secondary School Career – Mexico
Colegio Cervantes Bosque – Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Continued competitive basketball career throughout middle school and high school.
Received invitations to participate with the State of Jalisco basketball program.
Represented the State of Jalisco in multiple tournaments and national competitions across Mexico.
Recognized for athletic performance and leadership qualities.
2009 – Rookie of the Year
Awarded “Rookie of the Year” for outstanding performance, leadership potential, and athletic impact during high school competition.
Student Athlete – Basketball Scholarship Recipient
Earned a university scholarship based on basketball performance and athletic achievements.
Competed in multiple national tournaments and university-level championships.
Continued developing advanced leadership, discipline, and high-performance teamwork skills while balancing academics and athletics.
Tapatías de Jalisco & Escaramuzas de Jalisco
Professional Women’s Basketball Player | 2014 – 2017
Competed professionally in women’s basketball in Jalisco, Mexico.
Participated in high-level regional and national competitions.
Contributed both athletically and strategically to team performance and development.
MBA Studies (Master of Business Administration)
Athletic Scholarship Recipient – ITESO University
General Manager – Hello Nori
Robson Street – Vancouver, BC
2024 – Present
Lead and manage a team of more than 50 employees in a high-performance restaurant environment.
Apply sports-based leadership principles to operational management and staff development.
Focus on identifying individual strengths and strategically positioning team members for maximum performance and efficiency.
Develop team culture centered around discipline, communication, accountability, and growth.
Use strategic leadership methods inspired by basketball coaching philosophies to improve teamwork and operational success.
Basketball has shaped every aspect of my life — not only physically, but mentally, emotionally, academically, and professionally. The sport taught me the importance of discipline, resilience, teamwork, adaptability, and goal-oriented thinking.
My leadership philosophy is based on understanding people individually, developing their strengths, supporting their weaknesses, and building cohesive teams where every member contributes to a larger vision. Just like in basketball, success comes from trust, communication, preparation, and strategic execution.
I aspire to help mentor and lead female athletes by creating strong mental foundations, strategic thinking, confidence, and leadership skills that will positively impact both their athletic careers and personal development.
