TAIJON ECCLESTON-GRAHAM
Toronto,ON
Summary
A dynamic leader with a strong background in business, athletics and community impact. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Basketball Operations
University of Windsor
09.2024 - Current
- Communicate daily with the Varsity Men's Basketball head coach to help oversee daily operations to ensure seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
- Maintain team equipment and ensure availability
- Coordinate with the athletic department to promote events, activities and launch community engagement activations
- Organize practices, games, and other activities with student support staff
- Manage and arrange team travel for the coaching staff
- Foster a positive learning and working environment aligned with team goals
- Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Social Impact Intern
Toronto Raptors
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assist Social Impact Manager in managing and executing external programs and partnerships with community organizations
- Research social justice and EDI trends relevant to the Raptors' markets and communities
- Manage vendor and community partner communications for program implementation
- Create analysis reports on social justice and EDI trends for the Culture Department
- Track social impact metrics on social and traditional media to measure KPIs
- Evaluate community organization proposals and identify support opportunities
- Create client-ready presentation decks and post-wrap materials for Culture Team programs
- Attend and support activations and community events
- Support ongoing Culture Department projects with research and analysis
- Present weekly research findings to the Social Impact Manager
- Document and capture meeting notes
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines
- Managed project plans, timelines and budgets
Creator & Film Director (iLEAD Placement)
RFPMEDIA
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Develop, create and direct "The Road to Convocation" docu-series on the 2023-2024 Nipissing Lakers Men's Basketball team that is available to stream on Bell Fibe TV1
- Create storylines and conduct talking head interviews with team members and the head coach
- Hold weekly meetings with the executive producer and editor to discuss episodes and distribution
- Write and record original music for the docu-series
Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant
Nipissing University
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Develop, implement, and assist outreach initiatives and workshops supporting students with disabilities
- Promote campus awareness of disability support services to reduce stigma, educate the community, and enhance diversity
- Collaborate with departments (Residence Life, Indigenous Initiatives, Counseling Services, Learning and Transitions) to create inclusive new student programming
- Conduct research on best practices within Student Accessibility Services
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate the effectiveness of services and support provided by Student Accessibility Services
- Student Accessibility Services (SAS) supports students with permanent and temporary disabilities and strives to provide an accessible, barrier-free learning environment
Account Services/Social Media Intern
Humanity Agency
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Support the Client Engagement and Account Teams in developing, delivering, and measuring client solutions
- Collaborated with the marketing team to create visually appealing graphics and multimedia content.
- Support Account Teams with managing project budgets
- Conduct project and campaign based work including research, presentations, and reports
- Actively assist with community management to foster engagement and channel growth
- Proficiency and understanding of a wide range of social platforms, extensive knowledge of what works, what doesn't, and what's next in the world of social media
Assistant Coordinator, Engagement Solutions
T1 Agency
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Analyze research articles and present findings to the founder of MH3 Group, Mark Harrison
- Provide recommendation for how to increase engagement for Harrison's upcoming book release
- Understand marketing concepts and select the best channel for publishing books or promoting BIPOC authors
- Data entry and building/managing a database of contacts while also assisting with building client relationships
Education
Master of Sport Management & Leadership -
University of Windsor
Windsor, ON12.2025
BBA -
Nipissing University
North Bay, ON06.2024
Skills
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Fundraising and Partnerships
- Strong Work Ethic
- Team Management
- Project Management
- Networking
- Organization
- Event Planning
Websites
Awards
- 2024 Wayne & Theresa Embry Finalist (Toronto Raptors)
- 2024 Chancellors Community Service Award (Convocation)
- 2023-2024 School of Business Student Entrepreneur of the Year
- 2023-2024 OUA Ken Shields Award
- 2022-2023 OUA Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Award (Inaugural)
- 2021-2022 OUA Recognition Award - Social Change in the OUA (Inaugural)
- 2021-2022 OUA East Division Ken Shields Award
- 2021-2022 M.E. Follis University Founders' Athletics Award
- 2022 Dave Marshall Leadership Award
- 2021 Lakers Spirit Award
- 2021 North Bay Student Who Made A Difference Community Award
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Director of Basketball Operations
University of Windsor
09.2024 - Current
Social Impact Intern
Toronto Raptors
05.2024 - 08.2024
Creator & Film Director (iLEAD Placement)
RFPMEDIA
08.2023 - 04.2024
Student Accessibility Services Student Assistant
Nipissing University
06.2023 - 08.2023
Account Services/Social Media Intern
Humanity Agency
06.2022 - 08.2022
Assistant Coordinator, Engagement Solutions
T1 Agency
06.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Sport Management & Leadership -
University of Windsor
BBA -
Nipissing University
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