Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Volunteer Experience
References
Timeline
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Trevon McNeil

Etobicoke,ON

Summary

Continue to develop my skills as an individual and a professional. Dynamic and detail-oriented. A proven track record, and natural passion for sports and media. Skilled in Adobe Creative with exceptional collaborative team skills. Expertise in elevating sports media coverage and athletic culture from a place of personal experience, and a will to continuously be open to learning new information. An understanding of work atmosphere in order to create personalized social media engagement strategies. Can provide short, medium, or long-form content.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sports Photographer / Videographer

Oakville Basketball Club
Oakville, Ontario
10.2021 - 03.2024

Responsibilities

  • Provided media coverage for games, tournaments and selective practices via photos and/or videos.
  • Designed promotional posters highlighting upcoming events and player achievements.
  • Craft Instagram / TikTok Reels for club content.
  • Captured high-quality action shots of athletes during sporting events.
  • Edited dynamic action shots to enhance engagement across social media platforms.
  • Provided input in strengthening team dynamics.
  • Arranged and conducted interviews for athletes.
  • Monitored social media and sports trends to craft engaging reels.
  • Assisted with post-production tasks such as color correction, cropping, retouching.
  • Organized Media Day for the team.
  • Edited and retouched photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
  • Developed relationships with coaches and athletes to ensure access to the best photo opportunities.
  • Incorporated motion graphics and visual effects using After Effects
  • Edited and manipulated videos to upload and post to social media platforms.

Sports Photographer / Videographer

Nucleus Sports Academy
Oakville, Ontario
04.2023 - 03.2024

Responsibilities:

  • Conducted media coverage for multiple sports leagues, including Flag Football and Basketball.
  • Captured in-game action shots followed by efficient editing to prepare them for the clubs Social Media page
  • Edited photos using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom software.
  • Provided short & medium-form content recapping gameday action
  • Create Player intros using Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects
  • Organized and archived digital photographs efficiently for easy access and retrieval.

Head Coach / Fitness Trainer

Oakville Basketball Club
Oakville, Ontario
06.2008 - 06.2024

Responsibilities:

  • Coordinated logistics for successful execution of several camp programs.
  • Managed registration processes and administrative tasks.
  • Officiated sports events and ensured compliance to game rules.
  • Conducted recruitment efforts to identify and attract promising athletes to the program.
  • Ran drills and fitness circuits to improve athletes' coordination and skills.
  • Encouraged team spirit by organizing social activities outside of practice or competition times.
  • Utilized video analysis tools to review and improve team strategies and individual techniques.
  • Adjusted coaching techniques to meet athlete needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Monitored and evaluated athlete's performance, providing constructive feedback and personalized coaching.
  • Managed and trained players spanning ages 5 through 25.

Personal Trainer

Connect Athletics
Mississauga, Ontario
02.2018 - 03.2020

Responsibilities:

  • Entrusted with opening and closing the facility.
  • Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
  • Performed administrative duties such as billing customers or ordering supplies as needed.
  • Measured client overall fitness by completing proper physical testing
  • Assessed needs of clients and developed customized exercises

Head Athletic Trainer

SST (Sports Specific Training)
Oakville, Ontario
06.2018 - 02.2020

Responsibilities:

  • Oversaw daily facility opening and closing procedures.
  • Handled customer related phone calls
  • Ensured seamless payment operations.
  • Designed and facilitated tailored fitness sessions for individuals and groups.
  • Worked closely with athletes to monitor and direct strength and cardio training.
  • Worked with individuals aged 11-40+ years.
  • Educated coaches, players and parents about safety procedures, equipment use and injury prevention techniques.

Joan Buddle Service Desk

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
09.2016 - 05.2017

Responsibilities:

  • Served as a front desk clerk handling guest check-ins and check-outs.
  • Handled customer phone calls
  • Managed opening and closing of athletic facility.
  • Provided proper support when addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
  • Executed cleaning protocols to athletic apparel and customer-use towels.
  • Prepared, arranged, and dismantled equipment for diverse sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, and badminton.
  • Responsible for facility's master keys that accessed all rooms.

Grounds Crew / Trucking

McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
05.2014 - 08.2016

Responsibilities:

  • Carried out assigned delivery and pickup activities consistently.
  • Performed landscaping duties, including trimming hedges and maintaining turf aesthetics.
  • Oversaw maintenance tasks within facility.
  • Cleaned and maintained residential and commercial windows.
  • Efficient handling of incoming and outgoing mailroom shipments.
  • Assisted in the installation of new landscaping features such as trees, shrubs, and flower beds.
  • Operated light construction equipment such as mowers, blowers, trimmers and other power tools.
  • Used hand tools to break up clumps of dirt, transplant seedlings and mix in fertilizers.
  • Managed maintenance and repair services for facilities.

Education

Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science

McMaster University
Hamilton, ON, Canada
05-2017

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
01.2012

Skills

  • Skilled in Adobe Creative (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop)
  • Windows efficient
  • Detail oriented
  • Collaborative Team Skills
  • First Aid Experience
  • Self-motivation and discipline
  • Organized workflow

Accomplishments

  • McMaster Marauders Mens Varsity Basketball OUA Bronze Medalist
  • McMaster Marauders Mens Varsity Basketball CIS 5th Place Finish at National Championships.
  • McMaster Marauders Mens Varsity Basketball Team Rookie Of The Year
  • FIBA Tournament Bronze Medalist With Eastern Ontario Travel Team In Italy.
  • Holy Trinity Mens Halton Football Champion
  • Holy Trinity Mens Halton Basketball Champions (3x)
  • Acquired excellent time management and organization skills by balancing 20+ hours of basketball per week with school and other extra-curricular activities
  • Developed great teamwork, communication and leadership skills as well as understanding and balancing personalities.

Volunteer Experience

  • Basketball Camp Counselor, McMaster Mauraders Kids Camp
  • Basketball Camp Counselor, Oakville Basketball Club
  • Student Council Member, Holy Trinity Secondary School
  • Score Keeper, Holy Trinity Secondary School, Women's and Men's basketball and volleyball tournaments.

References

  • Aaron Redpath, Nucleus Sports Academy, 647-637-3859
  • Toney McNeil, Oakville Basketball Owner, 416-725-2005
  • Michaell Clegg, Former Connect Owner, 416-700-3751
  • Ron Estabon, Holy Trinity Volunteer Organizer, 905-630-9431
  • Rod Bynum, McMaster Basketball General Manager, 905-630-9431

Timeline

Sports Photographer / Videographer

Nucleus Sports Academy
04.2023 - 03.2024

Sports Photographer / Videographer

Oakville Basketball Club
10.2021 - 03.2024

Head Athletic Trainer

SST (Sports Specific Training)
06.2018 - 02.2020

Personal Trainer

Connect Athletics
02.2018 - 03.2020

Joan Buddle Service Desk

McMaster University
09.2016 - 05.2017

Grounds Crew / Trucking

McMaster University
05.2014 - 08.2016

Head Coach / Fitness Trainer

Oakville Basketball Club
06.2008 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Social Science - Political Science

McMaster University

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School
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