Hi, I'm Nikaijah Hanson, a first-year commerce student with strong written communication and Excel skills developed through coursework and practical projects. I'm motivated to gain experience in business and marketing while building solid foundational abilities in problem solving and strategic thinking through team-based work, volunteer roles, and club leadership. Beyond academics, I contribute as a Tap Dancer with the UTM Dance Team and as a volunteer at community organizations. I've assisted in teaching dance, organized promotional materials, and helped brainstorm creative ideas to engage peers. I enjoy collaborating, learning new tools like Canva and Excel, and translating creative concepts into tangible results.

Nikaijah Hanson

Hi, I'm Nikaijah Hanson, a first-year commerce student with strong written communication and Excel skills developed through coursework and practical projects. I'm motivated to gain experience in business and marketing while building solid foundational abilities in problem solving and strategic thinking through team-based work, volunteer roles, and club leadership. Beyond academics, I contribute as a Tap Dancer with the UTM Dance Team and as a volunteer at community organizations. I've assisted in teaching dance, organized promotional materials, and helped brainstorm creative ideas to engage peers. I enjoy collaborating, learning new tools like Canva and Excel, and translating creative concepts into tangible results.

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Hi, I’m Nikaijah Hanson, a first-year commerce student with strong written communication and Excel skills developed through coursework and practical projects. I’m motivated to gain experience in business and marketing while building solid foundational abilities in problem solving and strategic thinking through team-based work, volunteer roles, and club leadership.

Beyond academics, I contribute as a Tap Dancer with the UTM Dance Team and as a volunteer at community organizations. I’ve assisted in teaching dance, organized promotional materials, and helped brainstorm creative ideas to engage peers. I enjoy collaborating, learning new tools like Canva and Excel, and translating creative concepts into tangible results.

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Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Tap Dancer at UTM Dance Team
January 1, 2025 - Present
Performs as a tap dancer on the UTM Dance Team; participates in rehearsals and performances, contributes to team routines, and supports collaborative choreography.
General Volunteer Help at A Girl Out
September 1, 2024 - Present
Helped set up booths in malls and farmer’s markets to create a temporary operation space; handed out flyers about the organization’s goals; discussed the organization’s aims with interested people and potential volunteers; coordinated with donors to secure cash and physical donations.
Dance Teacher's Assistant at City of Brampton
January 1, 2024 - May 1, 2024
Assisted in teaching dance choreography to a class of 20 elementary school children; spoke with parents after class about student performance and strengths/weaknesses; helped adapt choreography for diverse learners.
Art Executive at Turner Fenton Secondary School
October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
Created social media promotions, trifolds, and posters to promote school events; coordinated painting and decoration of performance Backdrops; reviewed art pieces for quality and consistency; brainstormed ideas with a team to attract student participation.
Advertiser at Turner Fenton Secondary School
October 1, 2023 - April 1, 2024
Designed social media posts to promote the Black Student Association's showcase event; aligned with the team to establish the overall visual for campaigns; set deadlines for marketing materials and organized team meetings; conducted interviews and surveys to analyze interest and gather stakeholder feedback; reviewed and suggested improvements to advertising content.

Education

Bachelor's of Commerce at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2029
Minor in Visual Culture Studies at University of Toronto
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2029

Qualifications

French Certificate (Extended French Program)
January 11, 2030 - February 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services