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Giles Littlejohn

Giles Littlejohn

St. John’s

Summary

Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager and Certified Kinesiologist

Orthopedic Solutions
03.2005 - Current
  • Day-to-day management of staff, including development of training modules, interviewing, orientation, ongoing education, supervision, and support.
  • Providing patients with information on medical issues, foot conditions, fitting issues and footwear customizations.
  • Spending time with patients regarding their personal health and offering treatment plans on how to improve their overall health.
  • Referring patients to places they can attain footwear if we have nothing suitable.
  • Work with community stakeholders (e.g., City of St. John’s, Veterans Affairs Canada, Workplace NL, Special Assistance Program) to attain purchase orders.
  • Attending conferences and trade shows to educate the public regarding services we offer to improve their health.
  • Collaborate with Medical staff on complex foot diagnoses and resulting fitting issues.
  • Liaise with representatives from orthopedic and footwear companies, evaluate and select product, order/ship/receive product daily, complete budgeting analysis, inventory, and stock reconciliation.
  • Marketing- including development of posters, brochures, pamphlets, slide shows, and video advertisements.
  • Public education- development of educational seminars, presentations at wellness conferences (5->100 participants), media interviews and segments (Aliant TV, NTV & CBC Radio).
  • Mentor students and maintain ongoing working relationship with Memorial University School of Human Kinetics Co-op program.
  • Offer rehabilitation services to patients who are recovering from medical ailments.

Manager

Runtec Gait Lab
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Managing the gait lab and providing biomechanical assessments using motion analysis software.
  • Conducting strength and flexibility testing on patients.
  • Collaborating with medical team regarding treatment plans for patients.
  • Selecting appropriate orthotic footwear for patients based on their assessment and testing them out on a treadmill.
  • Implementing a treatment plan by developing a fitness regime with strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular training.
  • Modifying current footwear with arch support for the medial, lateral, and transverse arches.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.

Personal Trainer

The Aquarena/The Works
01.1998 - 01.2005
  • Developed fitness programs for new members.
  • Conducting education seminars designed to recruit new members.
  • Provided fitness and educational presentations.
  • Maintained fitness center and provided customer services.

Education

Certificate - Kinesiology

Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
Toronto, Ontario
01.2005

Bachelor of Physical Education - B.PE

Memorial University
St. John's, NL
01.2000

Skills

  • Marketing
  • Revenue management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Safety procedures
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Task delegation
  • Staff training and development
  • Decision-making
  • Staff management
  • Relationship building
  • Sales techniques
  • Recruiting and interviewing

Accomplishments

  • Achieved provincial championships through effectively helping with coaching.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Oversaw the school's Grade 7 and 8 Volleyball program.
  • Oversaw the school's Grade 5 and 6 basketball program.
  • Supervised team of 7 staff members.

Certification

  • Certified Kinesiologist with Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
  • NL Kinesiology Association (Current)

Hobbies and Interests

  • Biomechanics
  • Running Footwear
  • General fitness
  • Exercise physiology
  • Walking
  • Hiking
  • Running
  • Rowing
  • Basketball
  • Softball
  • Renovating and doing carpentry work
  • Volunteering as a coach with St. John Minor basketball, Scouts Canada, MQP soccer, and St. Paul's Junior High Volleyball
  • Playing with my kids any chance I get

Languages

English
Full Professional

Affiliations

Canadian Kinesiology Alliance

National Coaching Certification Program

St. John's Association of Basketball Officials

Interests

  • I participate in various sports activities for physical activity, camaraderie, and personal growth
  • Team Sports
  • Swimming
  • Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
  • Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in cardio and weights
  • Volunteering with youth sports programs as a coach
  • Hiking
  • Camping
  • Playing Sports
  • I participate in a variety of outdoor recreational activities

Work Availability

monday
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morning
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Quote

Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well.
Josh Billings

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceWork from home optionCompany CulturePaid time offPersonal development programsPaid sick leave

Timeline

Manager

Runtec Gait Lab
01.2014 - 01.2017

Manager and Certified Kinesiologist

Orthopedic Solutions
03.2005 - Current

Personal Trainer

The Aquarena/The Works
01.1998 - 01.2005

Certificate - Kinesiology

Canadian Kinesiology Alliance

Bachelor of Physical Education - B.PE

Memorial University

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