Professional & Volunteer Experience
2023 - Present
Customer Service Representative
Lucky's Liquor Store
Nanaimo
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Effectively communicated with customers to identify their needs, ensuring a positive and personalized experience.
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Collaborated in a fast-paced team environment to handle large orders while maintaining customer satisfaction during peak hours.
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Maintained composure while handling difficult customer interactions to defuse conflict and preserve a positive environment.
2015 - 2021
Assistant coach
Ascension MMA
Port Coquitlam
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Supported lead instructors in planning and delivering martial arts classes for youth and teen students, ensuring sessions were safe, engaging, and age-appropriate.
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Demonstrated proper techniques and provided individualized feedback to help students develop skill, confidence, and discipline.
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Fostered a positive, inclusive environment that emphasized respect, teamwork, and personal growth among participants.
Spring 2025
Volunteer Coach
Snuneymuxw First Nation Community Centre
Nanaimo
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Created a six-week introductory mixed martial arts program for youth, focusing on respect, confidence, and emotional control.
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Adapted coaching methods to engage participants through game-based learning.
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Partnered with community leaders to foster a supportive environment to encourage physical activity and personal growth.
Education & Training
2021 -Present
Vancouver Island University
Bachelor of Kinesiology
Nanaimo
My coursework at VIU has given me a strong foundation in how human movement works, how to improve health and even ways to motivate others to be healthy. Each of the core courses have provided me with the skills I need to help others move and feel better.
Core Curriculum Highlights
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Anatomy – Taught me about muscle origins, insertions, and the movements they produce. This knowledge helps me design programs that effectively target the muscle groups a client wants to improve.
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Physiology – Deepened my understanding of how muscles function and how the body reacts and adapts to training. This helps me determine which types of training will be most effective for specific goals.
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Advanced Exercise Prescription – Expanded on my ability to design and modify programs for at-risk or clinical populations, supporting safe recovery and reducing injury risk.
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Psychology Courses – Explored different ways to help clients stay motivated, set meaningful goals, and find intrinsic reasons to make positive behavior changes.
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Research Courses – Strengthened my ability to analyze scientific literature and assess its relevance, allowing me to apply research findings to create evidence-based programs.
2023 - present
NCCP and Sport For Life
Online
I have completed multiple training workshops through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and Sport for Life.
I've done courses like Safe Sport Principles, Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), Indigenous Sport for Life, and Working with Athletes with Disabilities. These e-modules have improved my ability to design effective and appropriate programs to support the well-being of my clients or students.