RESUME
Professional ​
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I have been involved in high performance sport as an athlete, coach, official and more for over twenty years and sport has taught me drive and how to work hard. I am able to use the skills I have developed into any work environment.
Work​
experience​
Program Director- Evolve Ski & Snowboard Club Lake Lousie AB, 2015-Present
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Management of coaching staff and program budgets
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Develop training and competing schedule for both ski and snowboard teams
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Work with Executive Director and Board of Directors to meet program goals and club development
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​Snowboardcross Coach: 2015 Canada Winter Games, Team Quebec
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Responsible for training the CWG snowboardcross athletes at the Canada Games in February 2015
Strength & Conditioning Coach- Banff Hockey Academy 2014-2016
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Training all aspects of conditioning in and outside of the gym
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Coordinating all off-ice performance needs
Head Coach- Canada Para Snowboard National Team (CSF) 2008-2014
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Provided a high performance program to support National Team athletes in planning, training & competition activities including Strength & Conditioning programing and training in the gym
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Developed individualized Yearly Training Plans for the National Para-Snowboard Team athletes and reviewed on an ongoing basis
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Managed on-snow technical and tactical skill development
Assistant Boardercross Coach: BC Team (BCSA) 2009-2012
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Assist head coach with on-snow and off-snow training, at competition and season planning
Lead Coach: 2011 Canada Winter Games, Team BC- Snowboard
2010-2011
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Responsible for planning and organizing the CWG training group in preparation for the Canada Games in February 2011
Snowboard Coach- North Shore Snowboard Team 2007-2009
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On a part-time basis, I coached 13-16 year old kids technical and boardercross skills at Grouse Mountain, BC
Ski Coach- Rocky Mountain Freeriders (RMF) 2006-2007
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Coached kids 12-18 years olds in a Big Mountain and freestyle program. The clubs main focus was to “create skiers for life”, but we also encouraged and prepared the athletes to compete
Snowboard Coach- Calgary Snowboard Club, Head Coach “Girls’ Everything” Program
2005-2006
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Coached girls 13-16 years olds in a full-time program that exposed the athletes to all aspects of snowboarding (halfpipe, park, boardercross, freeride and alpine)
Canadian National Snowboard Team Member / Professional Snowboarder
1996-2004
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Extensive training in technical, physical and psychological aspects
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Self-management and promotions
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Organization of travel plans and competition scheduling
Certifications
Multi-Sport
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Advanced Coaching Diploma Tri-Campus Program, British Columbia
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Red Cross, Basic FirstAid/ CPR
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Crossfit Coach, Level 1
Sport Specific
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Competition Development: Speed, Certified- Canada~Snowboard
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Comp Intro Advanced: Freestyle, Trained- Canada~Snowboard
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NCCP/ Canada Snowboard Master Learning Facilitator & Evaluator
Languages
English (spoken/ written)
French (spoken)
Skills
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Critical thinker
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Problem Solver
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Willingness to learn
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Professionalism
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Collaboration
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Organized
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Leadership
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Honest
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Self motivated
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Positive attitide
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Adaptable
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Interpersonal abilities
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Reliable
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Proactive
Education
University of Victoria, MEd Coaching Studies
​2014 - present
I am entering the second year of my Masters program where I will complete the second set of courses I will need to complete my degree.
Simon Fraser University, BA Communications
​2006 - 2009
I chose a degree in communications, as I believe it is a key element in any career. I learned a variety of skills including graphic design, page layout and interpersonal communications skills.
Banff Mountain Ski Academy, Advanced Diploma
​1990- 1994
I was luck enough to have merged my high school education will pursuing my athletic goals in ski racing. I received a high level of education and rich experiences traveling and training for sport.