Ben Madden
Port Hawkesbury,NS
Summary
Grade 12 high school student in good academic standing, with work experience in both manual labour jobs as well as decision making roles. Helped organize and manage multiple programs meant to help encourage children with mental disabilities in sport.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stevedore
Clearwater Seafood
10.2021 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through development of novel solutions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Helped increase productivity of operation by up to 20% through a combination of hands on work and ingenuity.
Hockey Official
Hockey Nova Scotia
09.2017 - Current
- Made judgment calls on unsportsmanlike behavior and other violations.
- Interpreted and applied rules and regulations in sports.
- Educated athletes, coaches and fellow officials about game rules and regulations.
Groundskeeper
Cabot Gypsum
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and cars.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris .
- Used trimmers for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Painted and maintained several water access points.
- Ran errands including pickup and delivery work.
Groundskeeper
Cabot Gypsum
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and cars.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris .
- Used trimmers for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs to keep tools functional for projects.
- Painted and maintained several water access points.
- Ran errands including pickup and delivery work.
- Organized over 90% of new work or purchase orders in accordance with company filling procedures.
Baseball Umpire
Baseball Nova Scotia
05.2017 - 09.2021
- Explained and taught regulations and rules to players and coaches.
- Stayed composed and professional in high-pressure and emotionally-charged situations with coaches, players and fans.
- Fielded questions from athletes and coaches regarding specific scenarios and calls.
- Umpired seasonal and tournament games.
- Displayed excellent game management and deescalation abilities, having only needed to eject one coach in four years.
Education
No Degree - Junior High
Tamarac Education Centre
Port HawkesburyHigh School Diploma -
Strait Area Education And Recreation Centre
Port Hawkesbury, NS 09.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
STFX
Antigonish, NS 05.2001 -
Skills
Decision-Making
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I have helped organize and instruct numerous programs through Autism Nova Scotia, Port Hawkesbury Chapter.
- Helped organize and instruct six one hour sessions of skating instruction starting in the first weekend of february, three years running.
- Helped organize and instruct six one hour sessions of an introduction to basketball starting october 18th and ending november 15th 2022.
- Contributed to a beginner track and field program from may 10th to june 7th, and september 12th to september 27th, 2022.
- Aided in the creation of a soccer baseball program from june 21th to August 30th.
These programs were instrumental in my decision to pursue psychology in university and have given me a unique insight into meeting and calming children with autism.
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Cabot Gypsum
07.2022 - 10.2022
Stevedore
Clearwater Seafood
10.2021 - Current
Groundskeeper
Cabot Gypsum
07.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Strait Area Education And Recreation Centre
09.2019 - Current
Hockey Official
Hockey Nova Scotia
09.2017 - Current
Baseball Umpire
Baseball Nova Scotia
05.2017 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
STFX
05.2001 -
No Degree - Junior High
Tamarac Education Centre
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