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Gabriel Dyer

Victoria,BC

Summary

Fundraising professional with a successful history at UVIC MENS ROWING, securing over $160,000 in funding. Expertise in research analysis and communication fosters strong community relationships and effective fundraising initiatives. Background includes cultivation and harvest experience in small-scale greenhouse operations at Shawnigan Lake School.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fundraising Assistant

UVIC MENS ROWING
Victoria, BC
09.2024 - Current
  • Secured over $160,000 in funding for equipment and scholarship endowment within seven months.
  • Managed donor correspondence to strengthen relationships with community supporters.
  • Researched potential sponsors to identify new funding opportunities.
  • Handled donations of $20,000 and above efficiently.
  • Conducted weekly meetings to engage donors through strategic cold calling outreach.

lifeguard

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE LIFEGUARD
Cambridge, ON
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • - outdoor pool maintenance
  • - pool testing
  • - customer service/register
  • - Pool closing/opening
  • - regular guard shifts
  • - Bronze course instruction + swim lessons

Tennis Instructor

VICTORIA PARK TENNIS CLUB
Cambridge, ON
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • - Maintenance of tennis equipment
  • - Teaching kids aged 6-12
  • - Collaboration with other instructors to create lesson plans and activities - First Aid
  • - Landscaping of surrounding park area

Furniture Delivery Assistant

ACCENTS FOR LIVING
Guelph, ON
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • - Organization of warehouse (cataloging)
  • - Customer service, furniture assembly and delivery
  • - Cleaning warehouse and retail stores
  • - Installation of furniture
  • - General maintenance duties

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

UVIC
Victoria, BC
06-2027

Undergraduate degree - CJPP

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH (TRANSFERRING TO UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA 2024)
Guelph, Ontario
01.2027

High School Diploma -

SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL
Shawnigan Lake, BC

Skills

  • Effective communication skills
  • Urban development expertise
  • Research analysis
  • Fundraising initiatives
  • Client service excellence
  • Project coordination
  • Community outreach

Certification

  • Lifesaving Instructor
  • National Lifeguard - pool
  • Bronze Cross
  • CPR-C with AED skills
  • Standard First Aid with CPR-C
  • Bronze Medallion
  • Emergency first aid with CPR-B
  • Bronze Star
  • High Five Certification
  • Principles of belonging badge
  • Foodsafe level 1

References

  • Rhonda, Arbuckle, Owner, rhonda@arbuckleinteriors.ca, 519-573-1704, Arbuckle Interiors, Employer
  • Mike, Kilpatrick, Coach, mikl48@hotmail.com, 988-4966, Victoria Park Tennis Club, Employer, Assistant Head Coach
  • Ryan, Alty, Head guard, ralty@bell.net, 519-658-7949, City of Cambridge, Head guard
  • Jasmine, Bal, Head of growing dome operations, jasminekbal@gmail.com, +1 (604) 446-3773, Shawnigan lake school, Program head
  • Aalbert, Van Schothorst, Head coach of Vikes mens rowing and fundraising, vikesmrow@uvic.ca

Accomplishments

  • Vikes Mens rowing rookie of the year award 2025
  • Fine arts award 2023 Shawnigan lake school
  • Dean's honor list winter 2023, 2024 (UOG)
  • Shawnigan Lake School student council/prefect 2023
  • 2020-2021 Dramatic Arts Award,
  • 2020-2021 Sustainable Produce Under Dome (SPUD
  • Head of recruiting University of Guelph rowing 2024

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional

Affiliations

  • Rowing Team, Basketball Team, Head of Geodesic Growdome, Shawnigan Lake School , Marshall and Volunteer for Parkrun Cross Country, Leadership council (prefect) at Shawnigan lake school

Timeline

Fundraising Assistant

UVIC MENS ROWING
09.2024 - Current

lifeguard

CITY OF CAMBRIDGE LIFEGUARD
06.2022 - 08.2023

Tennis Instructor

VICTORIA PARK TENNIS CLUB
05.2021 - 08.2021

Furniture Delivery Assistant

ACCENTS FOR LIVING
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

UVIC

Undergraduate degree - CJPP

UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH (TRANSFERRING TO UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA 2024)

High School Diploma -

SHAWNIGAN LAKE SCHOOL

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