Katherine Force

Lauder Avenue Toronto, Ontario M*P-1S2 647-***-**** E-mail: acgmzq@r.postjobfree.com

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Recent Graduate of Sport Marketing and Events Post-Graduate program in the event and recreation field

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with practical experience in the ‘Not for Profit’ sport environment, administration, marketing and brand

management, and event execution.

Acted as a role model to youth as a coach, inspiring their personal development and team spirit.

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Strong organization skills and computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,

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Outlook and PowerPoint), Photoshop, Internet, and social media marketing applications such as

Facebook and Instagram

Other assets: Valid Driver’s Licence, owns a reliable vehicle, secretarial skills, exceptional interpersonal

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and communication skills (written and oral),bondable and able to work flexible hours.

Active athlete in variety of sports including triathlons, golf, basketball and snowboarding.

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ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Sport Marketing and Events Post Graduate • George Brown • 09/2013 – 08/2014

Coursework: Marketing, Sponsorship, Digital Marketing, Brand Awareness, Finance, Events, Not-for-Profit

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology- Minor in Kinesiology • York University • Toronto, ON • 2008 -

2012

Coursework highlights: Addiction in Contemporary Society, Introduction to Eating Disorders, Current Issues

in Mental Health, Women and Society, and Concept of Males and Females in the West, Developmental

Psychology, Sport Psychology, Abnormal Psychology • Anatomy • Physiology • Sociocultural Perspectives of

Kinesiology • Coaching- The Art and Science

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WORK EXPERIENCE

Sport Statistician • Mattamy Athletic Centre- Global Spectrum •Toronto,ON • 2014- Present

Live stats inputting and analysis for varsity Basketball and Volleyball

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CIS/OUA Box Scores

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Sales Associate/Run Club Instructor • Rosedale Running Room • Toronto, ON • 2014 - Present

Assist with daily operations of retail and customer service

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Plan and deliver run club clinics to participants

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Event Coordinator • Toronto Sport and Social Club • Toronto, ON • 2010 – April 2014

Acted as a program liaison

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Planned, administered and ran recreational sports for adults

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Womens High Performance Analysis (Intern) • Canada Basketball • Toronto, ON • January 2014- April 2014

Movement and statistical analysis for Olympic and club level women’s basketball

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Prepared for national athlete training camps across Canada

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Coach/Team Leader/Guest Speaker • Coach Approach • Melbourne, VIC Australia • Feb 2013 – Aug 2013

Provided the tools and skills necessary for personal player growth and teamwork development

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Encouraged sport participation and development among youth to promote healthy living and confidence

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Recreation and Culture Customer Service • Town of Newmarket • Sept 2012- Feb 2013

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Front desk work registering and administering customers in recreational activities throughout the

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community

Answering phones, taking messages, setting up meetings, directing patrons

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Worked with seniors coming back from heart attacks and strokes to bring back confidence through fitness

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and recreation including track walking

Receptionist • Fitness Connection • Sept 2012 - Jan 2013

Welcomed members

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Assisted with daily operations; answering calls, taking messages etc

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Signing up new members, taking payments, cancellations, booking meetings

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COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Midget Girls Basketball Coach • Vaughan Basketball Association • Maple, ON • 2012– 2014

Provided emotional support and guidance to female players with personal issues.

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Acted as a role model for youth-aged females

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Provided the necessary skills and tools needed to excel as a female athlete

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Soccer Convenor • King City Minor Soccer League • King City, ON • 06/2011 – 08/2012

Organized and oversaw the co-ed youth soccer league

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Timing Coordinator • Ironman Canada • Muskoka, ON • 08/2012 – 08/2012

Organized a team of volunteers for race day to assist with manual timing of event

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Demonstrated time management, crisis management, problem solving, organization and teamwork skills

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Youth Fitness and Health Promoter • Horizons for Youth Shelter Home • Toronto, ON • June 2010- December

2010

Acted as role model toward youth

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Educated youth on healthy living habits and positive self living

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Co-op Student • Eva L Dennis Public School • King City, ON • 01/2006 – 05/2006

Completed a co-op placement in a kindergarten classroom

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Supported students with assignments and performed grading and activities

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Skills Summary and Certifications

CPR and First Aid

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National Certified Coach in Canada

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Snowboard Instructor (CASI- level 1)

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Canfit Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist

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Schwinn Certified Spin Instructor

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Communication skills

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Crisis and problem solving skills

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PERSONAL INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES

Current activities focus on personal wellness and fitness including running, cardiovascular and weight

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training, and competing as a triathlete

Past Junior National Athlete Basketball

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Travelled to Australia and New Zealand to participate in a different sport culture and experience new

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culture and lifestyle

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