Jack Lam
Mentor studying Psychology
Summary
Hardworking and passionate dad with strong people skills eager to secure part time position with a wealth of rugby knowledge and connections. Ready to help a team achieve overall success on and off the field.
‘ O le ala o le pule o le tautua.’
The pathway to leadership is through service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Rugby Player
Tasman Makos
07.2008 - 11.2008
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Being new to the environment I quickly adapted to changing game plans and strategies.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
Grape Picker
Unknown
04.2008 - 07.2008
- Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and colour.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Operated heavy machinery which included a tractor and forklift safely and responsibly in confined spaces, minimizing risk.
Grape Picker
Canberra Samoan Methodist Church
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Through church we harvested high volumes of ripe, quality grapes from fields and orchards for private wine distilleries.
- Loaded and unloaded fruit boxes with care to maintain quality and condition.
- Operated tractors, forklifts and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
- Removed and discarded damaged fruits to improve harvest quality.
- Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
- Selected fruit to be harvested by studying size, shape, and colour.
- Inspected trees and plants, identifying signs of disease and pests for prompt attention.
Courier Contractor
CBD Couriers
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management, and peers.
- Acquired a private contract with Qantas to deliver bags as urgently and safely as possible.
- Utilized GPS navigation systems to navigate faster routes.
- Contacted customers to confirm delivery details and locations.
- Utilized communication devices to stay in contact with dispatch and provide real-time status updates.
- Processed payments for compensation of deliveries with Qantas in which prices were negotiated on my behalf factoring in mileage, gas and time.
- Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
- Verified package information to check for accuracy and completeness.
- Safely loaded items into delivery vehicle to minimize damage while in transit.
- Drove safely at all times to avoid accidents and harm.
- Greeted recipients, delivered packages, and parcels and acquired proper signatures for all deliveries.
Store Presenter
Coles Supermarket
10.2005 - 04.2006
- Maintained clean, organized and professional work environment.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions and product features.
- Organized and stocked merchandise to keep necessary levels for sales demand.
- Refilled necessary stock ready for presentation the next working day.
Labourer
Skilled Staffing
02.2006 - 03.2006
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
- Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.
- Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.
- During my time at skilled I was employed as a cleaner, general labourer, removalists and kitchen porter in where all companies wanted to keep me on fulltime but I had different plans.
Professional Rugby Player
Crusaders Rugby
11.2008 - 01.2009
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
ACT Brumbies Rugby Academy
ACT Brumbies
01.2002 - 12.2006
- During this time I was employed in the academy I trained and played warm up games with the ACT brumbies team under Laurie Fisher
Professional Rugby Player
Waikato Rugby Union
01.2009 - Current
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results.
- Promoted positive attitude and competitive spirit during training and gameplay.
- Exhibited excellent teamwork and strong work ethic by promoting camaraderie.
- As being part of the leadership group I helped coordinate areas in need of improvement, assess strategies and optimized strategies to strengthen performance for the best possible outcome.
- Developed and maintained key relationships fellow athletes, coaching staff, and school administrators and professors.
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
- Won the national provincial competition in 2020 as well as being part of 3 finals.
International Rugby Player
Manu Samoa
06.2013 - 10.2023
- Played over 50 matches in which I gained 46 international caps
- Captained 2014 Northern Hemisphere Tour 2014
- Captain 2017-2019 World Cup Squad.
- A part of the leadership group from 2013-2023
- Part of my role as a leader was to create and implement innovative strategies to engage team mates in journey.
- Facilitated team building activities and workshops to improve communication, collaboration and productivity.
- Encouraged players to find creative solutions to problems and maintain motivation.
- Assisted team mates in setting and achieving personal and professional goals.
- Developed and delivered presentations to educate players on topics related to rugby and life after rugby as part of my role as a board member and rep for the Pacific Players Association.
Professional Rugby Player
Bristol Rugby
08.2014 - 05.2019
- Team Captain 2016-2017
- Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
- Helped new team members acclimate to the new team, collaborate with fellow athletes and enhance competitive performances.
- Championship Player Of The Year 2015.
- During my time in Bristol I developed and maintained key relationships off field with major sponsors and fellow athletes and coaching staff.
- Mentoring academy players into becoming a part of the first team or go onto national honours as well as helping them find life and work balance which was the key part of my mentoring.
- Being able to navigate through adversity was a big part of my time at Bristol through injuries, off field incidents, family life and being away became a big key to my development as a player and person.
Professional Rugby Player
NEC Green Rockets
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Adapted easily to the new culture and life in Japan built around respect and integrity.
- Passing knowledge onto team mates and coaches as well as working together to find solutions around professionalism in rugby and balancing it with work as 90% of the team were factory workers.
- Practiced with team on schedule and trained alone to enhance athletic abilities and contributions to team success.
- Determined areas in need of improvement and optimized strategies to strengthen performance.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills learning key words and phrases in the japanese language.
Professional Rugby Player
Moana Pasifika
11.2021 - 12.2023
- During my time I was asked to lead the team as captain also in various projects as well off field to build a culture around professionalism in sport and life outside of rugby.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Collaborated with leaders, team mates and coaches to build relationships and create a cohesive team environment from the ground up as this was a new enterprise.
- Helped build strong relationships and conducted mental health check-ins on a weekly basis through my experiences and knowledge of our pasefika culture to improve our cohesion and overall performance.
Board Member
Pacific Rugby Players Association
11.2013 - Current
- Collaborated with other board members to develop and execute programs and initiatives to to help serve our mission.
- Served as advocate and ambassador for organization on International stage.
- Prepared and presented reports to inform board on organizational progress and goals achieved with our national team.
- Provided guidance and leadership on strategic planning initiatives and organizational development.
- Presided over board meetings and conducted board business to address organizational objectives.
Education
High School Diploma -
St Edmunds College Canberra
Canberra, AustraliaBachelors of Applied Management - Business Management
Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, NZ12.2025
Diploma of Psychology And Counselling - Psychology
Careers Academy
Australia11.2024
Skills
- Balanced Work Ethic
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Project Oversight
- People and Culture
- Competition Preparation
- Student Advising
- Performance Improvements
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Athletic Training and Motivation
- Strategic Planning
- Relationship and Team Building
Languages
English
Full Professional
Samoan
Professional Working
Japanese
Limited Working
Timeline
Professional Rugby Player
Moana Pasifika
11.2021 - 12.2023
Professional Rugby Player
NEC Green Rockets
12.2019 - 05.2021
Professional Rugby Player
Bristol Rugby
08.2014 - 05.2019
Board Member
Pacific Rugby Players Association
11.2013 - Current
International Rugby Player
Manu Samoa
06.2013 - 10.2023
Professional Rugby Player
Waikato Rugby Union
01.2009 - Current
Professional Rugby Player
Crusaders Rugby
11.2008 - 01.2009
Professional Rugby Player
Tasman Makos
07.2008 - 11.2008
Grape Picker
Unknown
04.2008 - 07.2008
Courier Contractor
CBD Couriers
09.2006 - 08.2007
Labourer
Skilled Staffing
02.2006 - 03.2006
Store Presenter
Coles Supermarket
10.2005 - 04.2006
Grape Picker
Canberra Samoan Methodist Church
01.2003 - 03.2008
ACT Brumbies Rugby Academy
ACT Brumbies
01.2002 - 12.2006
High School Diploma -
St Edmunds College Canberra
Bachelors of Applied Management - Business Management
Otago Polytechnic
Diploma of Psychology And Counselling - Psychology
Careers Academy