Bill Burfoot
Winnipeg,Canada
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
League Coordinator
Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association
10.2023 - Current
- Scoring all league games
- Helping register players and coaches to their clubs
- Handling all travel permits that come in
- Administration duties
Kitchen Manager
Lorette Golf Course
01.2013 - 01.2015
- In charge of approximately five staff members
- Had to order all inventory in regard to the kitchen including all food and alcohol, as well as for tournaments of up to 150 people
- Responsible for all training of new staff in the kitchen
- Had to come up with a menu, plus weekly specials
Caretaker
Seine River School Division
08.2019 - 09.2021
- Performing all maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep in the school
- Keeping checklist of all duties performed
- Waxed floors twice a year
Writer
Winnipeg Goldeyes
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Writing post-game stories for the Winnipeg Goldeyes website, as well as feature stories for their monthly magazine
Sports Journalist
Manitoba Post
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Covering all three professional sports teams in Winnipeg, the Winnipeg Jets, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, and Winnipeg Goldeyes, as well as various amateur sports going on in the province
Managing Editor/Writer
Pegasus Publications
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Managing Editor/Writer for Manitoba Post and Manitoba Aviation and Aerospace Magazine at Pegasus Publications
- Manitoba Post magazine is a monthly self-serving paper with a readership of 40,000 per month, and Manitoba Aviation and Aerospace Magazine is distributed to different airports, airfields, and Aerospace companies throughout Manitoba twice a year
Communications Assistant
NHL Winnipeg Jets
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Writing and researching for unique and relevant stats for the Winnipeg Jets Post-Game notes
- Helping with various press box duties
Director of Media Relations and Play by Play voice
Winnipeg Blues
09.2013 - 01.2018
- Performing all play-by-play duties for every home game on hockeytv.com
- Writing and updating our Game Notes for our programs before every home game
- Conducting player/coaches interviews for our website, as well as helping out wherever I’m needed on game days (tickets, 50/50’s, doorman)
Colour Commentary
American Hockey League Rockford Icehogs
- Helped the Rockford Icehogs broadcast crew on various occasions as their colour commentator when they would come to Winnipeg to face the Manitoba Moose
Sports Director
MBC Radio
09.2009 - 08.2010
- In charge of sports, putting together stories, Evening Announcer, Request Show, Worked phones, Hockey Play by Play, Read News and Sports, Read and Produce Commercials
Board Op
100.7 Hank FM
07.2008 - 09.2009
- Set up remotes, Weekend show, Fill in on air to cover holidays, voice tracking
Road Hammers Merchandise Sales
04.2009 - 05.2009
- Counted all Merchandise, Set up Booths, Sold Merchandise, inventory, in charge of money
News, Sports and weather broadcaster
Goldenwest Radio Magic 103.5 FM & AM 1190 Weyburn
08.2008 - 03.2009
- Voice tracking, board operator, weekend show, remotes
Education
Broadcast Journalism
Academy of Broadcasting
Winnipeg, MB04-2008
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Calm under pressure
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
League Coordinator
Winnipeg Youth Soccer Association
10.2023 - Current
Caretaker
Seine River School Division
08.2019 - 09.2021
Writer
Winnipeg Goldeyes
05.2019 - 10.2020
Sports Journalist
Manitoba Post
01.2018 - 02.2019
Managing Editor/Writer
Pegasus Publications
02.2017 - 02.2019
Communications Assistant
NHL Winnipeg Jets
10.2016 - 01.2019
Director of Media Relations and Play by Play voice
Winnipeg Blues
09.2013 - 01.2018
Kitchen Manager
Lorette Golf Course
01.2013 - 01.2015
Sports Director
MBC Radio
09.2009 - 08.2010
Road Hammers Merchandise Sales
04.2009 - 05.2009
News, Sports and weather broadcaster
Goldenwest Radio Magic 103.5 FM & AM 1190 Weyburn
08.2008 - 03.2009
Board Op
100.7 Hank FM
07.2008 - 09.2009
Colour Commentary
American Hockey League Rockford Icehogs
Broadcast Journalism
Academy of Broadcasting
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