Grant Birtwistle
Saanichton,British Columbia
Summary
My motivation behind everything I have done is to help people and provide them with the best possible experience in any environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Active Living Coordinator
Berwick Royal Oak Retirement Community
06.2022 - Current
- All recreational and leisure activities for over 250 residents
- Program planning for monthly calendar
- Assessing potential hazards at all times
- Assisting residents with anything and everything they may need assistance with
- Bus outings into the community
- Creating a positive living environment.
Recreation Therapist-Program Coordinator
Springboard’s Discovery Club
10.2016 - 07.2023
- Program planning
- Marketing, advertising, and registration
- Executing recreational activities for groups of up to 10 adults with developmental disabilities
- Evaluation, survey and review of programs
- Tracking individuals progress, behaviours and responses to activities and intervention tactics
- Transitioning to virtual programming due to COVID
Floor Manager, Bartender & Server
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
03.2012 - 03.2022
- Managing: Supervision of 25-30 staff; handling all guest concerns; daily reports, cash outs and deposits, closing procedures, cleaning inspections
- Bartending & Serving: Providing the guest with the best possible experience, extensive food and beverage knowledge, working as a team
Operations Coordinator
Royal Jubilee Hospital Fitness Society
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Development of organizational framework including terms of reference, policies and procedures
- Execution of all programs including Yoga, Fitness Orientations, Stress Management, Pilates, and Nutrition courses for all Island Health staff
- Responsible for the organizing and functioning of the board of directors meetings, committee meetings, and the annual general meeting
- All marketing and communications including webpage, SharePoint and LMS development
- Development of all surveys and assessment programs.
Server & Bartender
Brentwood Bay Lodge
05.2008 - 03.2012
- High volume restaurant service
- Food and beverage knowledge
- Working together with a team
- Providing guests with best experience possible
Personal Trainer & Membership Sales Representative
Planet Fitness & Fitness World
08.2003 - 05.2008
- All member services
- Writing and executing personalized programs for clients after individual assessments performed
- Tracking results
- High pressure sales including telephone marketing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation & Health Education
University of Victoria
Victoria12.2012
Skills
- Project Coordination
- Hospitality Environments
- Positive Interactions
- Safety Management
- Punctuality and Reliability
- Organization and Time Management
Education Certifications
- BA Recreation & Health Education- University of Victoria
- Certified Canadian Therapeutic Recreation Association (CTRA)
- Certified Recreation Therapist Ontario (TRO)
- BC Class 4 Driver’s License- Operate Vehicle/Bus up to 24 Passengers
- CPR & First Aid
- SmartServe & Food Safe
References
Michelle OBrien, DS Supervisor, Springboard, SOAR, Toronto, ON, (416) 913-1301 Rachelle Reath, Active Living Manager, Berwick Royal Oak, Victoria, BC, (250) 419-4013
Timeline
Active Living Coordinator
Berwick Royal Oak Retirement Community
06.2022 - Current
Recreation Therapist-Program Coordinator
Springboard’s Discovery Club
10.2016 - 07.2023
Operations Coordinator
Royal Jubilee Hospital Fitness Society
08.2012 - 07.2014
Floor Manager, Bartender & Server
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
03.2012 - 03.2022
Server & Bartender
Brentwood Bay Lodge
05.2008 - 03.2012
Personal Trainer & Membership Sales Representative
Planet Fitness & Fitness World
08.2003 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Recreation & Health Education
University of Victoria
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