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JAMES BISS

Vancouver,Canada

Summary

I am a highly motivated and dedicated team player with a proven record of achievement in sports, academics and community involvement. As former captain of Canada's U20 Rugby Team and the Vancouver Highlanders Rugby Team, I bring strong leadership, discipline, and commitment to every challenge. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Geography at the University of British Columbia, I am committed to fostering positive, collaborative environments, both inside and outside the classroom. With a passion for the outdoors and community engagement, I actively seek opportunities for growth, embracing new experiences and challenges as part of my long-term personal and professional development

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Part Time Equipment Coordinator / Away Team Liaison

Vancouver Whitecaps
Vancouver, Canada
04.2025 - Current
  • Manage day-to-day and matchday logistics, ensuring all equipment is prepared, organized and operational for players and staff.
  • Assist new player integration by providing logistical and personal support; recently helped a new Peruvian signing adjust to the team environment using Spanish for clear communication.
  • Travelled with the team to Mexico for the CONCACAF Final, supporting international operations and applying Spanish-language skills to assist with local coordination and logistics.
  • Act as liaison to visiting teams on matchdays, coordinating closely with away team staff to ensure smooth operations, timely setup, and professional support throughout their visit.

Rugby Coach

St Georges School
Vancouver, Canada
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Coach attack, defence, and micro-skills across student age groups.
  • Supported Provincial Championship wins in 2024 and 2025.
  • Focus on player development, technical skills and team structure.

Professional Rugby Player

Vancouver Highlanders
Vancouver, Canada
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Captain of the First Vancouver Professional Rugby team vs Brazil and Canada XV.

Locker-room Attendant

Point Grey Golf and Country Club
Vancouver, Canada
05.2023 - 09.2023

• Cultivated positive atmosphere and efficient working environment for

team productivity.

• Provided cover for colleagues as required to ensure continuity of

operations.

• Worked with diverse stakeholders to uphold club standards.

Volunteer Coach

Eltham College/North Vancouver Island Tsunami Rugby team
ENG/Vancouver, BC
03.2016 - 08.2022
  • Coached younger students in annual house rugby competition, enhancing skills and teamwork.
  • Supported junior field hockey team, contributing to player development and engagement.
  • Assisted coaching for U18 North Vancouver Island Boys' Rugby Team during 2022 provincial championship campaign.

Rugby Player

Rugby Canada
Langford, Canada
07.2020 - 07.2021

• Rugby Canada National Academy (Pacific Pride Performance Academy)

2020-2021.

• Canada Men's U20 Rugby Team 2019 - 2022.

• Captain Canada U20 v Uruguay 2022 in Toronto.

Associate

PetSmart
Victoria, Canada
08.2020 - 06.2021
  • Cashier and floor/warehouse worker.
  • Responsible for unloading early morning warehouse shipments, stock management, floor sales and cashier duties.
  • This was a very busy environment with lots of customer interaction.

Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Riverside Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
London, ENG
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Duties included playing and organizing games with the children, as well as helping them with their reading.

Intern

Legend Holidays & Events
London, ENG
06.2018
  • Cultivated positive atmosphere and efficient working environment for team productivity.
  • Provided cover for colleagues as required to ensure continuity of operations.
  • Worked with diverse stakeholders to uphold club standards.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Environment and Sustainability

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
12.2025

BSc - Geography

Durham University
UK
06.2022

A-Levels - Geography, Drama, Spanish

Eltham College
London, ENG
12.2020

GCSE'S -

Eltham College
London, ENG
12.2018

Skills

Spanish – Advanced; basic understanding of French and

Italian

Team player – collaborative, dependable and supportive

in team environments

Responsibility, reliability, integrity, and trustworthiness

Strong strategic, analytical and commercial skills

Results-driven with a service-oriented approach to

delivery

Strong organizational and negotiation skills

Adaptable and quick to learn; comfortable adjusting to changing circumstances

Excellent attention to detail; able to manage multiple projects and meet tight

deadlines

Skilled in building and maintaining professional relationships with clients and

stakeholders

Excellent written and verbal communication; confident in interaction with senior

stakeholders and leadership

Technologically proficient – experienced with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, Slack

and other collaboration toolsSpanish - Advanced

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the Elthamians Rugby Scholarship
  • Deputy Head Boy
  • 1st XV Rugby Captain
  • Mentoring Award 2018
  • Captain of the Canadian U20 Rugby team
  • UBC Thunderbirds National Champions 2022 and 2023
  • BC Premier League Champion 2023
  • Recipient of the Lt. Colonel W.D.C. Holmes Award
  • Individually raised £1300 for Breast Cancer Now.

Timeline

Part Time Equipment Coordinator / Away Team Liaison

Vancouver Whitecaps
04.2025 - Current

Rugby Coach

St Georges School
01.2025 - 06.2025

Professional Rugby Player

Vancouver Highlanders
05.2024 - 09.2024

Locker-room Attendant

Point Grey Golf and Country Club
05.2023 - 09.2023

Associate

PetSmart
08.2020 - 06.2021

Rugby Player

Rugby Canada
07.2020 - 07.2021

Volunteer Classroom Assistant

Riverside Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
09.2018 - 12.2018

Intern

Legend Holidays & Events
06.2018

Volunteer Coach

Eltham College/North Vancouver Island Tsunami Rugby team
03.2016 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Geography - Environment and Sustainability

University of British Columbia

BSc - Geography

Durham University

A-Levels - Geography, Drama, Spanish

Eltham College

GCSE'S -

Eltham College
JAMES BISS