Welcome to my ePortfolio.

My name is Willow Tanton, and I am a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at Red Deer Polytechnic, majoring in Entrepreneurship and minoring in Marketing. Alongside my academics, I am also a varsity athlete with the RDP Queens Women’s Basketball team. As an Indigenous student-athlete, I value hard work, community, leadership, and continuous growth;  all of which guide the way I learn and work both inside and outside the classroom.

Welcome to My Professional ePortfolio.

This portfolio was created to showcase the development of my academic skills, professional experiences, athletic journey, and personal accomplishments over the past several years. It brings together key pieces of my work and highlights the 21st-century skills I have built through education, employment, sport, and community involvement.

Throughout this website, you will find four main sections that represent different parts of my journey:

  • Education: A look at my academic background, along with samples of papers and projects I’ve completed during my degree.

  • Work Experience: An overview of my professional roles, including my resume and examples of documents and materials I’ve created in the workplace.

  • Athletics: A reflection of my collegiate basketball career at NAIT and RDP, with links and images that show how sport has shaped who I am.

  • Certificates & Skills: A summary of the skills and qualifications I have earned through school, work, and athletics.

My goal with this ePortfolio is to provide a clear, authentic picture of who I am as a student, athlete, teammate, and emerging business professional. This site represents the progress I’ve made so far and the foundation I’m continuing to build as I move toward my future career.

EDUCATION

I am currently a third-year Bachelor of Business Administration student at Red Deer Polytechnic, majoring in Entrepreneurship and minoring in Marketing. Throughout my degree, I have developed strong skills in communication, leadership, problem-solving, organization, and applied business strategy. My coursework has included hands-on projects, case studies, analytical reports, and presentations that reflect my growth as a student and future business professional.

This section includes a selection of academic papers and projects that I have completed over the past three years. These examples highlight my writing ability, critical thinking, creativity, and the progression of my business knowledge across multiple courses.

WORK EXPERIENCE

My professional experience includes work in event coordination, tourism, community programming, and customer service. I have worked with Discover Saskatoon as a Visitor Experience & Operations Assistant, supporting major events, sponsorship coordination, vendor management, marketing projects, and youth programming through the YXE Urban Games. I have also gained experience in leadership, communication, project planning, and teamwork through various roles in sport and community organizations.

Below, you will find my current resume as well as examples of professional writing, documents, and materials I have created in my work roles. These samples demonstrate my ability to manage projects, communicate effectively, and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.

ATHLETICS

Athletics has shaped a major part of my personal and professional development. I began my collegiate basketball career at NAIT with the Ooks before transferring to Red Deer Polytechnic, where I now play for the RDP Queens Women’s Basketball team. My journey between both programs has taught me resilience, adaptability, leadership, time management, and how to balance academics with the demands of varsity sport.

This section highlights my athletic path, links to my current team profile, and includes photos that represent my growth and achievements as a student-athlete. Sport continues to be a core part of my identity and influences the discipline and commitment I bring to all areas of my life.

https://rdpolytechathletics.ca/sports/wbkb/2025-26/bios/tanton_willow_1k5g

CERTIFICATES & SKILLS

Over the course of my academic, athletic, and professional journey, I have developed a strong collection of technical, interpersonal, and leadership skills. I have also earned several certificates that support my work in community programming, sport, and business environments. These skills reflect my readiness for the workplace and my commitment to continuous learning.

In this section, you will find a list of my certifications and a summary of key skills I have gained through education, work experience, athletics, and community involvement.

Qualifications/Skills

  • Hardworking, punctual, and organized
  • Strong individual worker and collaborative team player
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Adaptable, reliable, and self-motivated
  • Leadership training and mentorship experience
  • Excellent attendance award recipient
  • Basic First Aid Training (Red Cross)
  • Baby Sitting Safety Course (Red Cross)
  • Food Safety Course Certification
  • High academic achievement and Honour Roll recipient
  • Proficient with MS Office and CRM systems
  • Strong public speaking and customer service skills
  • High School Diploma completed; 2nd Year Business College Classes completed.
  • College-level basketball player (2 years NAIT Women's Basketball Team, 1 year RDP Qomen's Basketball Team ACAC)

E-Portfolio Reflection

Creating this ePortfolio gave me the chance to reflect on my academic, professional, and athletic journey. Organizing my work into the different sections helped me see how much I have grown over the past several years and how each experience has contributed to my development as a student and emerging professional.

The Education section showed me how my writing, research, and critical thinking skills have improved through my business courses. Including both individual and group projects highlighted my ability to collaborate and communicate effectively.

The Work Experience section reminded me of the responsibility and leadership I demonstrated, especially while helping lead the YXE Urban Games. Revisiting my roles with Discover Saskatoon made me recognize how much confidence, organization, and problem-solving ability I gained through real-world experience.

The Athletics section allowed me to reflect on how basketball has shaped who I am. My experiences at NAIT and Red Deer Polytechnic taught me resilience, commitment, and teamwork — skills that support all areas of my life.

The Certificates and Skills section helped me see how many transferable abilities I have developed through school, work, and sport.

Overall, building this ePortfolio helped me recognize the progress I’ve made and the strengths I continue to build. It also gave me a professional way to showcase my abilities and experiences as I move forward in my education and future career.