TAYA J. GIBSON
Summary
Spirited women's basketball coach committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as a hands-on leader and guarantee the safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build a vision of excellence. Goal-oriented and energetic coach talented at motivating players to succeed. Extensive background in coaching athletes by utilizing consistent practice and training. Passionate about mentoring players to build sustainable training habits and support active lifestyles.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Subzero Cryotherapy
09.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach
Tusculum University
08.2023 - Current
- Development of the individual players on and off the floor
- Assist the head coach with the day-to-day responsibilities to manage the team
- Helped with planning and leading some practices/drills
- Helped with game preparation and statistics, including scouting opponents
- Served as an assistant in recruiting student-athletes
- Coordinate travel arrangements, and helped with recruiting
- Helped with the planning, organizing, and coaching at camps and clinics
- Coached the Developmental (JV) team
- Helped coordinate volunteer opportunities in the community for the program
- Assisted in fundraising opportunities within the program as well
- Conducted thorough game analysis, identifying areas of improvement and adapting coaching methods accordingly.
- Created motivational pre-game speeches that inspired determination within athletes during critical moments of competition.
- Also helped Breakthrough Basketball run camps during the summer near Greeneville, TN.
- Ball handling and Scoring skills camp
- Essential Skills camp
Student-Athlete Representative
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Member of the community service subcommittee, assisting athletic teams with obtaining community service hours
- Contributes to the planning and execution of the “Guspys” (Georgia Southern athletics banquet)
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Attended all meetings and events on time.
- Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
- Cultivated strong relationships with fellow students, faculty members, coaches, administrators, alumni, and community stakeholders.
Student Athlete
Georgia Southern University
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Appointed as team captain where I relayed information from the coaches to players and players to coaches, coordinated traveling outfits/game jerseys, and led my team to a 20-win season throughout my senior year (2022-2023)
- Educated 15 women on school training programs, session times, and competition rules.
- Served as a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee representative by facilitating formal and informal meetings to drive communication among team members
- Spent 20+ hours weekly training, watching films, traveling, rehabbing, and participating in games while maintaining a full course load of 15 credit hours
- Managed time effectively while traveling for games, attending practice, and going to classes.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Developed time management skills by balancing academic responsibilities with rigorous athletic commitments.
Camp Counselor
Young Men's Christian Association
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Planned, coordinated, and executed activities while guiding campers in personal growth
- Provided leadership to campers in all areas and acted as a role model in all areas of camp activities
- Contributed to verbal and written evaluations, activity planning, and administration
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Stock Associate
Ross Stores, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Participated in the organization of store inventory
- Transported merchandise from shipping containers to the sale floor and storage areas
- Assisted sales team as needed, filling in as a cashier and assisting with the process of accepting returned items
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in the stockroom.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Assisted colleagues in other departments when needed to ensure cohesive store operations across all teams.
Education
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Tusculum University
Greeneville, TN05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2023
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Georgia State College
Swainsboro, GA12.2020
High School Diploma -
Rome High School
Rome, GA05.2018
Skills
- Comfortable working within a team dynamic
- Has excelled in multiple leadership positions
- Well organized with a demonstrated ability to manage time and multitask
- Creative problem solver
- Novice-level comprehension of Spanish
- Competency in multiple social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
- Experience using software databases in a fast-paced work environment (Kinderlime now Procare)
- Organization skills
- Time Management
- Telephone skills
- Data Entry
- Customer/Client relations
References
- Anita Howard, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach/ Recruiting Coordinator, Mississippi State University, 912.604.7978
- Roger Hodge, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Tusculum University, 252.702.7692
- Warren Gibson, Director of Family Programming, Young Men’s Christian Association, 706.936.6501
- Natasha Miller, Owner/Manager, Subzero Cryotherapy, 423.483.5817
Timeline
Receptionist
Subzero Cryotherapy
09.2023 - Current
Women's Basketball Graduate Assistant Coach
Tusculum University
08.2023 - Current
Student-Athlete Representative
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
05.2022 - 05.2023
Student Athlete
Georgia Southern University
01.2021 - 01.2023
Stock Associate
Ross Stores, Inc.
05.2020 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor
Young Men's Christian Association
01.2018 - 01.2021
Master of Arts - Sports Management
Tusculum University
Bachelor of Science - Sports Management
Georgia Southern University
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
East Georgia State College
High School Diploma -
Rome High School
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