Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Accomplishments
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John Knox

Saskatoon,SK

Summary

Dynamic and organized individual with a proven track record in leadership and community engagement, exemplified by securing first place in the Caring for Our Watersheds competition. Skilled in public speaking and problem-solving, I effectively foster teamwork and collaboration, as demonstrated while coaching athletes to provincial titles at Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club.


Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Baha’i Provincial Youth Conference, 2025
  • Led the planning and execution of a provincial youth conference, coordinating logistics, speakers, and activities.
  • Facilitated workshops and discussions, fostering youth engagement and leadership development.
  • Managed a team of volunteers, ensuring smooth operations and a positive experience for over 35 attendees.

Volunteer

Ivy Garden Nails and Spa
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed and created content for social media platforms, helping increase engagement and visibility through regular posts.

Volunteer

Saskatoon Bahai Community
04.2023 - Current
  • Taught values-based lessons to children, fostering personal growth and community spirit.
  • Developed engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans focused on ethics, spirituality, and social responsibility.
  • Encouraged positive behavior and teamwork in a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

Badminton Coach

Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club
11.2022 - Current
  • Developed and facilitated training programs for beginner to advanced players, focusing on technique, strategy, and fitness.
  • Fostered a positive and cooperative training environment, encouraging teamwork, mutual respect, and sportsmanship among players.
  • Trained athletes to winning municipal and provincial titles.


Volunteer

Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Organized a summer ladder league for high school badminton players
  • Created a safe space for athletes to grow and compete
  • Resolved player conflicts to support fair play and team harmony

Seasonal Field Research Assistant

Limagrain Cereal Seeds
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Collected crop samples based on health indicators to support agricultural research.
  • Worked outdoors in early morning hours (starting at 4 AM), showing strong discipline and reliability.

Volunteer

Caring For Our Watershed
09.2020 - 09.2021


  • Secured first place and funding through the Caring for Our Watersheds competition
  • Designed and led a community initiative installing mason bee habitats across Saskatoon
  • Promoted local biodiversity and pollinator awareness through hands-on environmental action

Education

High School Diploma -

Marion M. Graham Collegiate
Saskatoon, SK
06-2025

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Computer skills
  • Public speaking

Languages

English
French

Accomplishments


  • Silver medal in mixed doubles, doubles and singles at Saskatchewan Badminton Provincials, 2025
  • Prince Albert Open Singles Champion. 2025
  • Bronze in doubles at the Alberta Badminton provincials, 2023
  • Competed in the Saskatchewan Winter Games for Team Saskatoon, 2023
  • Won the University of Alberta Gold Standard Scholarship in Business, 2025
  • Won Suncor Energy Emerging Leaders Dean’s Undergraduate Citation in Business Scholarship, 2025


Timeline

Volunteer

Ivy Garden Nails and Spa
09.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club
06.2024 - 09.2024

Seasonal Field Research Assistant

Limagrain Cereal Seeds
08.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer

Saskatoon Bahai Community
04.2023 - Current

Badminton Coach

Riverside Badminton and Tennis Club
11.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Caring For Our Watershed
09.2020 - 09.2021

Volunteer

Baha’i Provincial Youth Conference, 2025

High School Diploma -

Marion M. Graham Collegiate
John Knox