Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
Extracurricularinvolvements
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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Isabelle Ruus

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Experienced with developing and implementing effective training programs for swimmers. Utilizes strong leadership and communication skills to motivate athletes and build cohesive teams. Track record of fostering positive and results-driven training environment, ensuring consistent improvement and competitive readiness.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Artistic Swimming Coach

Queens Artistic Swimming
10.2024 - Current
  • Implemented safety protocols to ensure swimmer well-being during all training sessions and competitions.
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to enhance performance of swimmers.
  • Guided students on improving swimming speeds, developing kicking techniques and maintaining breathing.

Marketing Director

Proactive Minds
09.2024 - Current

Responsible for developing and executing strategies to promote a company's products or services, with the goal of increasing brand awareness, customer engagement, and sales. managing marketing campaigns, conducting market research, overseeing digital marketing activities, and collaborating with internal teams like sales, product, and design.

Marketing Executive

QPAWS
09.2024 - Current
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing innovative marketing campaigns.
  • Planned and executed events and marketing programs to increase qualified leads.
  • Planned and executed marketing campaigns to target groups, areas and wider community.
  • Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.

National Youth Action Council

CAMH - Outreach Team for Youth Mental Health
09.2024 - Current

Collaborate on research, policy and program activities (e.g. co-investigators on YouthCan IMPACT Research Project).
Lead youth-led research initiatives (e.g. Wellness Quest).
Facilitate community consultations, focus groups and workshops (e.g. YouthCan IMPACT Youth Advisory Group; YWHO Youth Consultations).
Develop youth-friendly resources.

Swim Instructor

Kathys Swim School
07.2024 - 08.2024
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
  • Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.

Sales Representative

Canadian Tire
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and providing exceptional service.
  • Generated additional sales opportunities with upselling and cross-selling techniques.

Coach

Toronto Artistic Swimming Club
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • Promoted sportsmanship values among athletes, fostering a positive competitive atmosphere within the team environment.
  • Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
  • Collaborated with other coaches to share best practices, techniques, and insights for overall program improvement.

Lifegaurd and Swim Instructor

Granite Club
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in ages and skill levels.
  • Maintained CPR, First Aid, and lifeguard certifications to ensure preparedness for emergency situations during lessons.
  • Promoted a fun learning environment through engaging activities and games designed to reinforce essential swimming skills.

Peer Circles Facilitator

Branksome Hall
09.2022 - 07.2023


  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
  • Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Queen's University
Kingston, ON
06-2027

Skills

  • Event Planning
  • Synchronized swimmer
  • Working with children
  • Decision Making
  • Client Relations
  • Planning
  • Scheduling
  • Communication
  • Creative Direction
  • Curriculum Development
  • Performance Evaluation
  • Organizational Skills
  • Networking
  • Digital Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Content Creation
  • Sales expertise
  • Advertising Campaigns
  • Media Relations
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Decision-Making
  • Strategic Marketing
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Volunteer Experience

  • Aqua Go Coach Training Course
  • Coach, Toronto Artistic Swimming Club
  • Lifeguard and Swim Instructor, Granite Club
  • NLS certification, LSI certification
  • Babysitting
  • Peer Circles Facilitator, Toronto Artistic Swimming Club

Extracurricularinvolvements

  • Branksome Hall Swim Team
  • Varsity Athlete Queen's Artistic Swimming

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Elementary

Certification

  • NLS
  • CPR
  • SFA
  • first aid
  • smart serve
  • active shooter incidents, planning and responses
  • HIGH FIVE certificate
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training
  • Active Intruder Training
  • respect in sport
  • Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
  • Autism & Apraxia Training

Timeline

Artistic Swimming Coach

Queens Artistic Swimming
10.2024 - Current

Marketing Director

Proactive Minds
09.2024 - Current

Marketing Executive

QPAWS
09.2024 - Current

National Youth Action Council

CAMH - Outreach Team for Youth Mental Health
09.2024 - Current

Swim Instructor

Kathys Swim School
07.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Representative

Canadian Tire
06.2024 - 08.2024

Lifegaurd and Swim Instructor

Granite Club
09.2022 - 08.2023

Peer Circles Facilitator

Branksome Hall
09.2022 - 07.2023

Coach

Toronto Artistic Swimming Club
09.2021 - 04.2024
  • NLS
  • CPR
  • SFA
  • first aid
  • smart serve
  • active shooter incidents, planning and responses
  • HIGH FIVE certificate
  • Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training
  • Active Intruder Training
  • respect in sport
  • Supervisor Health and Safety Awareness in 5 Steps
  • Autism & Apraxia Training

Bachelor of Science -

Queen's University
Isabelle Ruus