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David Newson

Summary

Experienced executive prepared for leadership roles with strong focus on strategic vision, operational excellence, and driving growth. Expertise in team collaboration, navigating complex challenges, and delivering impactful results. Skilled in financial management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement. Highly adaptable and reliable, excelling in dynamic environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

BC Rugby
06.2022 - 01.2025
  • Achieved 15% membership growth by improving competitions and events, including 22% growth in female membership and 37% increase in youth participation
  • Increased participation and revenue of events by 35%
  • Increased coaches and officials by 26%
  • Led expansion of programs in rural and remote regions
  • Refreshed league governance and community engagement through expansion of competition committees
  • Enhanced brand reputation with effective marketing campaigns and public relations efforts increasing media engagement by 22%
  • Led hosting of successful National Championship events
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction.


Executive Director

Semiahmoo Minor Hockey
04.2014 - 06.2022
    • Grew organization to 64 teams and 1000 members
    • Provided leadership, training, mentoring and resources for up to 200 coaches, 60 managers, 60 safety staff as well as other full-time paid staff and contract staff
    • Led partnerships with multiple facility partners, both private and municipal
    • Coordinated and optimized ice schedules over 6 different facilities, 13 ice sheets
    • Recruited and serviced numerous sponsorships and community partnerships to increase revenue by 20%
    • Increased revenue from operations by 30%
    • Led special events, provincial championships, tournaments, and hockey schools
    • Member of numerous BC Hockey Task Groups and committees
    • Collaborated with Board of Directors, and lead regular executive meetings and development of strategic plans
    • Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization and accountability to members.
    • Developed strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to expand the organization''s reach and influence.
    • Drove significant growth in volunteer engagement by implementing targeted recruitment campaigns.
    • Led organization through COVID period, with a focus on collaboration and communication with stakeholders

Para Ice Hockey Technical Delegate

International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
03.2010 - 12.2017
  • Leadership role in promoting and growing this sport
  • Lead Technical delegate responsible for organizing 5 World Championships
  • Negotiated the Sochi 2014 and PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympic Games MOU
  • Updated Sport Regulations to be used in all international competitions
  • Led directorate meetings at international events, collaborating with multiple international federations

Corporate Philanthropy Officer

Canadian Cancer Society
10.2011 - 03.2014
    • Led corporate engagement strategy for the BC division
    • Recruited prospective corporate clients to become philanthropic partners on specific campaigns
    • Led successful special event generating $750,000 in donor revenue
    • Responsible for ongoing donor stewardship and engagement
    • Established database of corporate contacts
    • Led specific major community fundraising events

Executive Director

BC Athlete Voice
05.2010 - 10.2011
    • Promoted athlete centred leadership in provincial sport organizations
    • Collaborated with all key stakeholders in the provincial sport landscape, PSOs, MSOs, sport branch, ViaSport etc
    • Advocated on behalf of Athletes for sport funding and leadership opportunities at the provincial level
    • Liaised with high performance sport organizations to ensure services were available for BC athletes
    • Mission staff member for 2011 Canada Winter Games, and 2011 Western Canada Summer Games

Venue Sport Manager-Ice Hockey

Vancouver2010 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games (VANOC)
05.2008 - 04.2010
  • Sport Manager responsible for the success of the Olympic Hockey events at the UBC Thunderbird Arena and Sledge Hockey event for the 2010 Paralympic Games
  • Recruitment, training and leadership of over 400 event volunteers, staff and contractors
  • Coordinate planning between the IIHF, NHL, the different countries' sports federations and the UBC Venue team
  • Led all hockey technical aspects of the event, field of play, officials, locker rooms, Ice conditions
  • Collaborated with building operations and integrated existing staff into Olympic Venue team
  • Managed Olympic test events which included ticketing, marketing and guest services

Head Coach and Program Manager

UBC Thunderbirds Varsity Hockey
07.1998 - 04.2008
  • Developed Women's Ice Hockey Program over first 10 seasons as USport varsity sport
  • Managed varsity team budgets, travel and facility requirements
  • Led player recruitment, development, academic eligibility
  • Developed several athletes to All-Canadian status
  • Provided leadership at a provincial and national level in an emerging sport
  • Member of the USport coach's association and various sport committees

Director

UBC Community Sports Programs
09.1996 - 01.2006
  • Led all community recreation programs for the community surrounding the campus and west-side of city
  • Managed programs in 17 different sport and recreation areas
  • Successful leadership of a team of 100 staff members
  • Consistently generated approximately $1.5 million dollars of annual revenue from programs
  • Led all aspects of the organization: program design, marketing, finance and accounting, registration/office administration, and human resources

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Simon Fraser University

Skills

  • Effective decision making
  • Operational excellence
  • Strategic visioning
  • Organizational agility
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Relationship and team building
  • Project management
  • Community outreach
  • Annual planning
  • Financial management
  • Budget planning

Languages

English

Timeline

CEO

BC Rugby
06.2022 - 01.2025

Executive Director

Semiahmoo Minor Hockey
04.2014 - 06.2022

Corporate Philanthropy Officer

Canadian Cancer Society
10.2011 - 03.2014

Executive Director

BC Athlete Voice
05.2010 - 10.2011

Para Ice Hockey Technical Delegate

International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
03.2010 - 12.2017

Venue Sport Manager-Ice Hockey

Vancouver2010 Organizing Committee for the Olympic Winter Games (VANOC)
05.2008 - 04.2010

Head Coach and Program Manager

UBC Thunderbirds Varsity Hockey
07.1998 - 04.2008

Director

UBC Community Sports Programs
09.1996 - 01.2006

Bachelor of Arts -

Simon Fraser University

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