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Andre Grant

Vancouver,BC

Summary

High-energy professional ependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Courier/Driver

FedEx
09.2020 - Current
  • Established lasting relationships with customers by delivering packages on time, interacting professionally and responding promptly to questions.
  • Followed company policies and procedures during shift.
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills from interacting professionally with dispatchers, upper management and peers.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Driver, Basketball Coach

Kwantlen Park Secondary School, École Kwantlen
10.2019 - Current
  • S License
  • Functional Expertise Demonstrated, Park Secondary School is a public high school in Surrey, British Columbia part of school district 36 Surrey Kwantlen Park Secondary was named after the park it sits beside
  • Approval was required from the Kwantlen First Nation in order to use their name
  • It ranked 25 out of 298 schools in the British Columbia and the Yukon according to the Fraser Institute Studies in Education Policy in 2006-2007
  • Working with 15 grade 9 boys to assist with their academic and basketball goals
  • I work alongside 2 assistant coaches, 2 managers and an athletic director
  • Our mission is to love our players and assist anyway we can with their academic and athletic development
  • Put together practice plans for each practice to address weaknesses and strengths
  • Coordinate various tasks to my managers that range from taking attendance, keeping track of basketballs and pennies, and videotaping our practices
  • Meet with assistant coaches to discuss thoughts about practices, our team, and ways we can improve as a whole.

Securiguard
03.2019 - Current
  • Securiguard original trade name was World Investigation, Security Division
  • World Investigation commenced operations in 1971 under the direction of S.J
  • Kernaghan, the owner of Kernaghan Adjusters, who had a strong passion for investigation
  • We soon expanded further into the mining industry and opened up in Vancouver in 1977 when we were re-branded Securiguard
  • Securiguard is Western Canada’s leading provider of corporate security through a focus on listening, creating value and doing what we say
  • We care for our people, community and environment
  • Airside Safety Escort
  • The Airside Safety Escort Program is responsible for the safe and secure movement of persons both airside and inside the Terminal in accordance with the Vancouver Airport Authority Airside Traffic Directives and Canadian Aviation Security Regulations
  • Notify the Airside Safety Officer (ASO) with contractor name and location when entering the airfield (at the start of your shift) and when leaving the airfield (at the completion of your shift)
  • Provide the ASO with the contractor and location of where the work is being completed
  • Escort individuals onto Controlled Areas (i.e
  • Taxiways, Runways)
  • Report any unsafe conditions and/or near misses through the Vancouver Airport Authority Safety Management System (SMS), which can be done by contacting either the ASO and/or the Operations Center.

Personal Trainer

Goodlife Fitness
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • The largest health club company in Canada with ~300 locations across the country
  • Founded in 1979 by David Patchell-Evens
  • Developed and maintained an active client base by demonstrating the value of personal training through goal setting, customized exercise programs and tracking progress
  • Engaged with the community, members and social media to share my passion for health and fitness, demonstrated and monitored safe equipment use and exercises
  • Genuinely wanted to help people and make their lives better
  • Completed consultations for each prospective client using the formula for success and provided a proper prescription that would allow clients to achieve their fitness goals
  • Also, prospected to build and maintain client base, including walk arounds, consults, phone calls to existing members, outreach to community events when required, booths, testimonials, etc
  • Completed all administration in accordance with company standards and deadlines to include personal training agreements, change forms, and CARE entries (statistics recorded daily, scheduling of client sessions)
  • Trained 3 clients a day, averaged 10 clients a month
  • Organized, prioritized and managed each client’s schedules, workout programs, administration etc.

Basketball BC
12.2014 - 05.2015
  • (U14-U15 Boys), Basketball BC creates, guides and supports programs that build and protect the integrity of the game of basketball for all participants based on the Canadian Sport for Life Pathway
  • They are committed to growing the game by involving players at all stages of development, coaches at the community and institutional level, assisting in the development of officials and sustaining partnerships to assist in the provision of opportunities and developing an infrastructure that supports our game
  • Coach
  • Put together a fifteen-man roster from a one hundred plus tryout
  • They consisted of the top U14-U15 boy prospects in the Surrey district
  • Six of our guys went on becoming All-Stars after playing in the Provincial Zone Tournament and had the opportunity to join the All-Star team where they played in Vegas
  • Personal development was a key priority including things on and off the court
  • For example, the very first day of practice I had the guys write down their goals they had in mind working with me for the upcoming months
  • Communicating the importance of fitness was another key priority
  • We spent the first half hour in practice training for strength, endurance, and flexibility
  • It was key to let our guys know that in order for us to accomplish our goals, we would have to be able to be athletic on the court
  • Managed practices in a way where the guys were able to sharpen their fundamentals, and played lots of basketball

Assistant Coach/Strength Trainer

Capilano University
09.2012 - 04.2014
  • A public university based in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
  • As of 2018, Capilano University has grown to enroll ~8,500 students per year
  • Capilano University's sports teams are nicknamed "The Blues", and periwinkle blue is the official school colour
  • The Blues have won numerous national titles in the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association, and even more provincial titles in the British Columbia Colleges Athletic Association
  • Prospected, consulted, analyzed, and designed personal fitness programs for the athletes of the Capilano Blues men’s basketball team
  • Met with each athlete before the season to deliver consultations and discuss each athlete’s goals for the season
  • The training staff was comprised of two personal trainers, and one nutritionist
  • We were responsible for the tracking, analytics, and the coaching of strength training and overall optimal health for 15 athletes
  • Administered and took part in community outreach programs like Walk for Cancer and Karate Tournaments, to illustrate the importance of community involvement and mentorship.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Acadia University

High School Diploma - undefined

West Humber Collegiate

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Self-Motivated
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Confidentiality
  • Cost Efficiency
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Lead Generation
  • Business Planning

Certification

NCCP Certified CanFit Pro Certified CPR and First Aid

Timeline

Courier/Driver

FedEx
09.2020 - Current

Driver, Basketball Coach

Kwantlen Park Secondary School, École Kwantlen
10.2019 - Current

Securiguard
03.2019 - Current

Personal Trainer

Goodlife Fitness
10.2016 - 08.2017

Basketball BC
12.2014 - 05.2015

Assistant Coach/Strength Trainer

Capilano University
09.2012 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Acadia University

High School Diploma - undefined

West Humber Collegiate

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