Declan Gordon
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Multi-Skilled Sport Management graduate with a background in social media and marketing. Experience in coaching, social media management, early childhood education, and facility management. Motivated worker with a can-do attitude and a passion for growth. Looking to combine strategy, ambition and creativity in order to meet goals and drive success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Soccer Academy Coach
Globe FC
Hamilton, ON
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared training sessions in order to develop technical, tactical, physical and mental skills for players aged 4-14.
- Assessed skill level of athletes and assigned players to respective skill groups.
- Created a positive environment that fostered teamwork and comradery among players.
- Provided guidance based on my personal experiences.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, scores, standings, statistics and other relevant data.
- Attended coaches' meetings to discuss strategies for development of players, the future of the organization and alignment with Canada Soccer standards.
- Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Teaching Assistant
Pumpkin Patch Day Care
Hamilton
05.2021 - Current
- Responsible for programming and implementing daily activities for 25+ children aged 5-12 years of age
- Supervised and participated in water sports, group games and activities
- Facilitated teaching of social skills and assisted children with peer-to-peer conflict, “working with others” skills, and problem solving skills
- Planned, coordinated, and executed day trips for 25+ children across the Greater Hamilton Area
- Conducted and recorded daily attendance, daily health checks, and maintained proper teacher-to-student ratios at all times
- Managed private Instagram account to maintain communication with parents (captured photos and videos, shared posts with parents, messaged parents regarding children’s needs, attendance, etc.)
COVID-19 Screener/Cleaner
Pumpkin Patch Day Care
Hamilton
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Responsible for screening children arriving at the centre each day and following government mandated restrictions for COVID-19 symptoms
- Cleaned and sanitized playground areas, classroom toys and high-touch areas cohort usage
- Covered teachers’ lunches and breaks, assisted in higher need classrooms.
Intern - Sales, Marketing & Social Media
Frameworth Sports & Marketing
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Responsible for collaborating and brainstorming on future marketing strategies
- Responsible for implementing current marketing strategies through social media to approximately 25 thousand followers over all platforms
- Ensured customer satisfaction by answering online inquiries
- Assisted in packing and preparing orders in warehouse
- Completed sport memorabilia sales in-person
- Assisted in special event promotions
- Photographed products, uploaded products to website, and updated company inventory through Microsoft Excel
General Labourer
City of Hamilton, Parks Department
Hamilton
04.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for groundskeeping, preparation and grooming of professional baseball stadium
- Maintained multiple soccer fields, including grass cutting, landscaping and painting field lines for the City’s largest active park
- Maintained a clean environment, collected garbages nightly, ensured washrooms were kept clean and assisted park users with any issues
- Responsible for stadium lighting, field lighting and securing premises at night.
Education
Sport Management -
Humber College
06.2021
Skills
- Brand Awareness
- Video Editing
- Social Media Strategy
- Competitor Analysis
- Audience Targeting
- Customer Engagement
- Social Media and Promotions
- Generating Brand Awareness
- Creative Thinking
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Media Relations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Strategic Planning
- Activity Planning
- Social Development
Affiliations
Academy Soccer Coach, Globe FC - March 2023 - Current
Academy Coach responsible for organization of rosters, development of players, individual session planning all leading to academy-level competition on game days.
Head of Communications, Toronto Sport Summit - November 2018
Coordinated with other departments and event hosts in order to assist the event day staff. Coordinated equipment rentals, social media, and scheduling.
Volunteer, Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon - October 2018
Assisted in traffic coordination, support of participants, distribution of snacks and water bottles over the course of the marathon
Indoor Soccer Player, Humber College - 2017-2020
Represented Humber College in the OCAA.
Coach, Mount Hamilton Youth Soccer Club - 2013-2017
Volunteer coach for youth boys team. Developed and taught young players as well as organized practices, set positions and rosters.
Certification
2021 - Graduated from Humber College - Sport Management
2018 - Received Red Cross First-Aid Certification
2018 - Received High-Five certification
2013 - 2015 Completed All 40 Required Volunteer Hours
Timeline
Youth Soccer Academy Coach
Globe FC
03.2023 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Pumpkin Patch Day Care
05.2021 - Current
COVID-19 Screener/Cleaner
Pumpkin Patch Day Care
09.2020 - 05.2021
Intern - Sales, Marketing & Social Media
Frameworth Sports & Marketing
09.2019 - 12.2019
General Labourer
City of Hamilton, Parks Department
04.2019 - 09.2019
Sport Management -
Humber College
2021 - Graduated from Humber College - Sport Management
2018 - Received Red Cross First-Aid Certification
2018 - Received High-Five certification
2013 - 2015 Completed All 40 Required Volunteer Hours
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