He was involved in various soccer-related activities at Arco Arena, a contact that ultimately evolved into a job as a Kings ball boy last year and then an assistant equipment manager position for 1999. He's also taking freshman classes at American River College this year. Bignami said a strong work ethic, willingness to work long hours and the ability to respond quickly to myriad requests are key. Some duties have included stocking the Portland Trail Blazers bench with hot coffee during a game, running madly to get two DVD movies 45 minutes before the Kings' team plane left on a road trip and checking in on the chocolate Labrador retriever owned by Kings forward Corliss Williamson.
Tips sometimes come in hundreds of dollars.
Bignami said he does tons of team laundry, often at odd hours. And he hauls visiting teams' gear to and from practice sites throughout Sacramento. Let us know. Store My Resume to instantly apply for jobs. Inc. All rights reserved.