Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Jonah MacKinnon

West Vancouver

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Enjoy learning new concepts and skills and am a quick learner. Detailed oriented team player with strong organization skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

High Performance Race Coach

Hollyburn Sailing Club
03.2016 - Current
  • Coaching Proficiency in 29ers, ILCA, RS Feva, and recently the WASZP.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions with each athlete
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with athletes and other coaches.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems to help athletes progress.
  • Administrative skills with planning and communicating with athletes and parents for competitive events.
  • Improved athlete performance by developing tailored training programs for individual needs and goals.

Document Control Coordinator & Contracts Admin.

Barrier Marine Services
04.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced document control efficiency by implementing a centralized electronic filing system.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements through meticulous document review and approval processes.
  • Proficiency with ARAS - client software, with management of data and deliverables.
  • Responsible for transmittal of deliverables and communications between Barrier, Seaspan and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Alpine Ski Patrol (Seasonal)

Cypress Mountain
11.2021 - Current
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging and variable situations.
  • Delivery of First Aid to both staff and clientele.
  • Ski hill maintenance with various environmental hazards being constantly addressed (avalanche control, hazard markings, boundary markings)
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Master Learning Facilitator (Year Round)

BC Sailing/Sail Canada
02.2017 - Current
  • Organized multiple clinics each year in the Lower Mainland for the new generation of coaches.
  • Established positive learning environments and worked well in team settings, providing support and guidance.
  • Deliver CANSail Coaching Curriculum with modules on Safety, Professionalism, Teaching Methods, Planning a Practice, and Making Ethical Decisions
  • Prepare candidates to be effective and safe coaches through consistent feedback and opportunities to practice.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Theological Studies

Trinity Western University
Langley, BC
04.2018

Associate of Science - Biology

Capilano University
North Vancouver, BC
04.2014

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Leadership background
  • Critical Thinking
  • Training and Development
  • Excellent Communication
  • Attention to Detail
  • Quick Learner

Certification

  • Occupational First Aid - Level 3
  • Sail Canada Competition Development Coach
  • Sail Canada Master Learning Facilitator
  • Avalanche Safety Training - Level 1
  • Sail Canada Certified Instructor (all levels)
  • LEAVITT Training - Counterbalanced/Vertical Mast Forklift Operator Training


References

References available upon request. 

Timeline

Document Control Coordinator & Contracts Admin.

Barrier Marine Services
04.2023 - Current

Alpine Ski Patrol (Seasonal)

Cypress Mountain
11.2021 - Current

Master Learning Facilitator (Year Round)

BC Sailing/Sail Canada
02.2017 - Current

High Performance Race Coach

Hollyburn Sailing Club
03.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Theological Studies

Trinity Western University

Associate of Science - Biology

Capilano University
Jonah MacKinnon