Jesse VandenEnde
Pelham,ON
Summary
Versatile Instructor recognized for engaging students and delivering powerful lectures to inspire and educate. Organized and focused professional willing to go extra mile to help students both inside and outside classroom.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor, Military
Canadian Armed Forces Leardership and Recruit School
St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Served as an example for recruits in terms of following proper protocol at all times.
- Trained and managed new recruits in tactical and combat warfare.
- Motivated soldiers through positive reinforcement techniques designed to build confidence and self-esteem.
- Encouraged team building activities among recruits as part of their overall development as a soldier.
- Provided feedback on performance evaluations for each recruit upon completion of the course.
- Disciplined individuals who failed to meet performance expectations.
- Directed safety protocols during all drills, physical fitness sessions, and other activities.
- Developed strategies for teaching individual and group physical fitness exercises.
- Mentored enlisted personnel on professional development goals.
- Trained, coached and mentored military units to improve readiness and training.
Master Corporal
Canadian Armed Forces
Petawawa, ON
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Supervised and coordinated the activities of a team of junior non-commissioned members.
- Assigned duties to subordinates based on their skill levels and abilities.
- Monitored the status of critical supplies during deployment periods.
- Assessed team dynamics to identify areas requiring improvement.
- Developed operational plans for specific objectives or missions.
- Assisted in developing strategies to improve morale among troops.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and mentorship to subordinate personnel.
- Maintained records of personnel performance evaluations, training certifications, medical examinations.
- Led reconnaissance patrols to gather intelligence on enemy forces and terrain conditions.
- Conducted daily inspections and maintained accountability of all assigned equipment.
- Trained personnel in weapons handling, combat tactics, and survival techniques.
- Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Personal Trainer
Top Dawgs Fitness
Welland, ON
01.2017 - 04.2017
- Scheduled appointments with clients and communicated effectively with them via phone or email.
- Educated clients about the benefits of regular exercise and healthy eating habits.
- Provided instructions in proper form, technique, and safety when performing exercises.
- Built and established relationships with members and guests to help in pursuit of fitness goals.
- Monitored progress of clients during workouts and provided feedback and encouragement.
Education
Exercise And Wellness
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON06-2016
Skills
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Collaborative Team Player
- Public Speaking
- Classroom Instruction
- Discipline and Focus
- Crew Leadership
- Accountability
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid and Buddy Care
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Motivational Techniques
- Learning Skills Development
- Repair Skills
- Client Communication
- Finish Carpentry
- Client Relations
- Stress Management
- Leadership/Communication Skills
- Staff Development
Affiliations
- Jujitsu
- Cross Fit
- Hiking
- Church
- Running
- Reading
- Art
- Cross Country Skiing
- Travelling
Accomplishments
- Top Solider 2016
- Commanders Accommodation 2020
- NATO Service Medal - Latvia 2021
- 11 years of Service in the Canadian Armed Forces
Certification
- Group Fitness Instructor (Canfitpro) 2024 (Active)
- First Aid CPR LVL A 2024 (Active)
- Personal Training Specialist 2016 (Expired)
- Nutrition Specialist 2016 (Expired)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Instructor, Military
Canadian Armed Forces Leardership and Recruit School
08.2022 - 08.2023
Master Corporal
Canadian Armed Forces
05.2017 - 08.2023
Personal Trainer
Top Dawgs Fitness
01.2017 - 04.2017
Exercise And Wellness
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
- Group Fitness Instructor (Canfitpro) 2024 (Active)
- First Aid CPR LVL A 2024 (Active)
- Personal Training Specialist 2016 (Expired)
- Nutrition Specialist 2016 (Expired)
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