Adrian Nowak
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Basketball Coach
Blaze Basketball
Thunder Bay, ON
09.2024 - Current
- Promoted sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among players both on and off the court.
- Enhanced player skills through personalized coaching and feedback.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Created opportunities for players to develop leadership skills through team captain roles or mentoring younger teammates.
Facilities Coordinator
Queens University
Kingston, ON
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Communicated with general managers and facility teams regarding upcoming repairs and projects.
- Coordinated smooth transitions during office relocations by planning logistics and overseeing the move process from start to finish.
- Served as point of contact for internal and external customers seeking support and information.
- Maintained physical condition of facilities, applying available resources and personnel to achieve safe, clean, and functional environment.
Supply Teacher
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School B
Kingston, ON
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Basketball Referee
Queens University
Kingston, ON
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Ensured player safety by closely monitoring on-court actions and addressing any violations promptly.
- Contributed to a positive game environment by maintaining a professional demeanor and interacting respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
- Improved game fairness by accurately enforcing basketball rules and regulations.
- Expanded knowledge of official rules by participating in ongoing training sessions and workshops.
Accounting Assistant
Polski Deli
Barrie, ON
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Managed high-volume invoice processing tasks while consistently meeting tight deadlines for vendor payments.
- Processed credit card payments and reconciled credit card statements for accuracy in accounting process.
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvement
Barrie, ON
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Education
Honours - Economics
Lakehead University
Thunder Bay, ON04-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Queens University
Kingston, ON04-2024
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Physical fitness
- Strategic planning
- Character development
- Verbal and written communication
- Recruitment
- Sports psychology
- Motivational leadership
- Team bonding
Certification
- Human Rights 101
- Concussion Awareness Certificate
- Accessible Customer Service Course
Languages
Polish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Awards
- OUA Champion 2023/24
- Usports Finalist 2023/24
- OUA Finalist 2021/22
- Biosteel All Canadian Nominee
- Basketball player of the year 2020 (ISS)
Timeline
Basketball Coach
Blaze Basketball
09.2024 - Current
Facilities Coordinator
Queens University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Supply Teacher
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School B
04.2023 - 07.2023
Basketball Referee
Queens University
09.2021 - 04.2022
Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvement
05.2021 - 08.2021
Accounting Assistant
Polski Deli
01.2019 - 09.2021
Honours - Economics
Lakehead University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Queens University