Taj Lovings
New Rochelle,NY
Summary
Obtained a Master’s Degree overseas in Sport Management at Bournemouth University (United Kingdom) in 2022. Multiple years of experience working with youth of all ages. This includes coaching, mentoring as well as summer camp counselor work. In most recent role as youth sports coordinator, helped to meet fiscal objectives for a variety of different programs. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills help build strong relationships with staff as well delivering positive experiences for members. Additionally, over 15 years of experience competing in organized sports. Participation in sports helped strengthen personal skills of teamwork, dealing with different personalities, and recognizing the importance of developing meaningful relationships. Competed in competitive levels of basketball from high school to college and three years overseas in England. Great work ethic, interpersonal skills, willing to learn and adapt on the fly. Looking forward to new opportunities that will provide growth along this journey to different ventures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bournemouth 7’s Festival
06.2022
- Worked in fast paced environment
- Trained new staff members
- Bartending in a fast paced environment
- Served drinks and made sure co-workers stayed on task
- Able to work efficiently in team like environment.
Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx
10.2023 - Current
- Assist head coach with player instruction, rules, regulations, etc
- Responsible for player/team skill development and player relations
- Direct and organize small group practice activities
- Provide sound advice to help determine game strategy
- Monitor players during practice and games, assess player skills and inform head coach of player athletic performance
- Perform support tasks such as distributing equipment, providing transportation for team to and from games, etc.
Youth Sports Coordinator
New Rochelle YMCA
New Rochelle
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Managed and oversaw youth programs including youth basketball, karate, and teen holistic warrior program
- Developed 56 page program guide for the basketball academy which instructors were able use as a guide to run classes through different individual and team drills
- Put in the schedules of program events, sessions, and practices
- Compile statistics to measure effectiveness of program participation
- Aided in monitoring the department budget to meet fiscal objectives
- Was involved in community outreach efforts to promote programs which included phone calls, email and flier advertisement
- Assisted in the recruitment and hiring of diverse and competent staff
- Maintained and evaluated staff performance
- Maintained effective communication with staff, ensuring a positive experience for members.
Riverdale Y
Riverdale
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Worked with the Y team on the annual event to build community commitment, strength, and courage to benefit the Riverdale Y Social Responsibility programs
- Assisted with event outreach, promotion, and advertising
- Handed out flyers to people in the neighborhood
- Involved social media advertising
- Conducted phone calls to explain the Run entailed
- Worked on day of event logistics such as set up run markers, set up water tables and made sure things run smoothly.
Summer Camp Counselor
New Rochelle YMCA
New Rochelle
- 01.2019
- Responsible for the supervision and activity building of kids aged 5-12
- Organized educational and healthy activity participation for kids.
Basketball Coach
Shape Academy New Rochelle
New Rochelle
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Coached basketball and supervised kids aged 8-14
- Worked as a game manager and referee throughout the camp
- Orchestrated many drills to guide in kids’ basketball development.
Education
Master’s Degree in Sport Management, Event management, Sport analytics, Operations management -
Bournemouth University
01.2019 - 01/2022
Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Management - undefined
University of Mount Saint Vincent
Bronx, NY 01.2015 - 01/2019
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New Rochelle High School
New Rochelle, New YorkSkills
Time managementAdvanced Mathematical SkillsMicrosoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Spreadsheets)Human Resource Management (Great Interpersonal Skills)
Training and Development
Organization and Time Management
Teambuilding
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
Google Workspace
Written Communication
Good Telephone Etiquette
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Communication
MS Office
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Men’s Basketball Assistant Coach
University of Mount Saint Vincent
10.2023 - Current
Youth Sports Coordinator
New Rochelle YMCA
11.2022 - 01.2024
Bournemouth 7’s Festival
06.2022
Riverdale Y
01.2019 - 05.2019
Master’s Degree in Sport Management, Event management, Sport analytics, Operations management -
Bournemouth University
01.2019 - 01/2022
Basketball Coach
Shape Academy New Rochelle
06.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelors of Science Degree, Business Management - undefined
University of Mount Saint Vincent
01.2015 - 01/2019
Summer Camp Counselor
New Rochelle YMCA
- 01.2019
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New Rochelle High School