Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Extracurricular & Co-curricular
Volunteer Experience
Accomplishmentsandawards
Languages
Websites
References
Timeline
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James Wilson

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for sports and expertise in strategic communication seeks to leverage analytical skills and creativity in a Marketing & Brand Partnerships Training Program. Committed to driving brand growth and fostering partnerships that enhance engagement and impact within the dynamic sports industry.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

IM Staff

Dartmouth College
Hanover
01.2023 - Current
  • Organized, facilitated, and supervised intramural sports leagues, tournaments, and events, ensuring adherence to rules and regulations

Sales Associate

Nike
Toronto
11.2021 - 08.2022
  • Provided exceptional customer service and cultivated a welcoming environment that aligned with the Nike brand's mission to inspire athletes and sports enthusiasts.
  • Top 3 salespeople in Canada in 2022, selling over $400,000 worth of Nike products.
  • Earned Top Seller of the Month 4 out of 9 months worked.
  • Developed collaborative problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills.

Sales

Vector Marketing
Toronto
06.2020 - 08.2020
  • Marketing and sales of high-end kitchen wear
  • Developed my interpersonal skills, my persuasive skills, and resilience

Counsellor

Crescent Summer Camps, Crescent School
Toronto
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Worked with children ages 10-12 engaging them in numerous sports and activities
  • Further developed my leadership, creativity and team building skills

Referee

OSA
Scarborough
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Refereed soccer games for 4-11-year-old players throughout the summer

Education

College - Politics, Philosophy & Economics

Dartmouth College
Hanover, New Hampshire
11.2024

High School -

Crescent School
Toronto
06.2021

Skills

  • Excellent work ethic
  • People skills
  • Interpersonal communication skills
  • Computer skills
  • Customer relations skills
  • Excellent sales and customer service
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Leadership qualities
  • Excellent communication skills

Extracurricular & Co-curricular

  • Soccer, Sigma FC, Mississauga, ON, 02/01/17, 08/31/21, Member (Winger) of U18 team playing in League One Ontario.
  • Track and Field, Speed Academy, Pickering, ON, 09/07/18, 06/30/21, Member of elite competitive squad participating in meets across Canada and the US., Sprinter (100m, 200m, and 400m).
  • Black Student Association (BSA), Toronto, ON, 09/01/17, 06/30/21, Executive member dedicated to addressing the needs and interests of Black students within Crescent.
  • D1 Athlete, Hanover, NH, 09/01/22, Present, 3rd Year as a member of the Dartmouth Men's Varsity Soccer Team.
  • Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Member, Hanover, NH, The Dartmouth Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student-athlete-led organization created to help foster a positive and inclusive student-athlete experience while developing student-athlete engagement at an institutional level.
  • Dartmouth Black Student Athlete Alliance (DBSAA) Member: Foster a supportive community for Black student-athletes at Dartmouth, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within athletics and the broader campus.
  • Children's International Summer Villages (CISV), 06/01/15, 08/31/15, International peace organization that promotes peace among youth through cultural understanding., Selected as member of Canadian delegation that traveled to Hamburg, Germany, and Amsterdam, the Netherlands., Participated in a month-long camp with delegates from twelve countries from around the world.

Volunteer Experience

  • Children's Aid Society, Paramount Arena, 03/10/17, 03/23/17, Taught 5-12-year-old children basic skating skills during their March Break.
  • Right To Play, Willowdale Middle School, 07/08/19, 07/27/19, Worked with young children in grades 2-4, helping to develop their math and reading skills.

Accomplishmentsandawards

  • Elite Soccer Player (played semi-professional in Germany, Portugal, and US)
  • Fitzpatrick Award, 2021, Crescent School
  • Nationally ranked elite soccer player
  • MVP in Soccer
  • 2015-2019
  • CAIS National High School Champions, 2019
  • Provincially ranked Track & Field Athlete
  • MVP in T&F, 2017 & 2018

Languages

  • French, Proficient

References

Available on Request

Timeline

IM Staff

Dartmouth College
01.2023 - Current

Sales Associate

Nike
11.2021 - 08.2022

Sales

Vector Marketing
06.2020 - 08.2020

Counsellor

Crescent Summer Camps, Crescent School
06.2019 - 08.2019

Referee

OSA
06.2018 - 08.2018

College - Politics, Philosophy & Economics

Dartmouth College

High School -

Crescent School
James Wilson