Kassidy Collins
Calgary
Summary
Personable and energetic, known for building strong rapport and fostering positive team environment. Possesses in-depth understanding of team dynamics and strategy development, coupled with excellent communication and organizational skills. Dedicated to motivating athletes and enhancing team performance through tailored coaching techniques.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Coach
Calgary Buffaloes Hockey Association
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed strong relationship with players to assist in reaching goals, build trust and rapport.
- Assisted head coach in evaluating player performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing constructive feedback to ensure continuous growth.
- Mentored athletes on sportsmanship, leadership skills, and maintaining a strong work ethic both on and off the field.
- Advised head coach on discipline, performance, and other decision-making areas.
- Assisted in creating and executing practice plans for athletes to help reach highest potential.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
- Enhanced team's defensive strategies by conducting detailed video analysis of opponents' gameplay.
- Increased player's technical skills with focused one-on-one training sessions.
- Encouraged player development by setting individual goals and monitoring achievements.
- Boosted team morale, organizing team-building activities.
- Improved game strategies by collaborating closely with head coach and other coaching staff.
- Facilitated positive and inclusive team environment, addressing and resolving conflicts swiftly.
Video Producer
Canucks Sports & Entertainment
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Elevated overall video quality with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of post-production, including color grading, sound design, and motion graphics integration.
- Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and innovative storytelling methods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual content, driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.
- Coordinated closely with talent and crew to ensure smooth on-set operations during filming sessions.
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality videos within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior team members in video production best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Established strong relationships with clients by effectively managing expectations and providing timely status updates throughout the production lifecycle.
- Facilitated development of innovative scripts and storyboards.
- Oversaw all aspects of live event coverage, from camera operation to live-streaming setup, capturing memorable moments for various audiences.
- Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments.
- Directed live video shoots, adapting to dynamic environments to capture high-quality footage.
- Elevated brand visibility by leading production of compelling video content for social media platforms.
- Established a robust archiving system for easy retrieval of past project assets, decreasing time spent searching for files.
- Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
- Liaised between departments to create and execute elements for programming.
- Contributed to the overall success of the company by consistently meeting deadlines, producing high-quality work, and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Produced and edited high impact segments and stories.
- Optimized video content for various platforms, maximizing reach and viewer engagement.
- Analyzed viewer feedback to inform future video projects, ensuring content aligned with audience preferences.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align video production with overarching campaign goals, enhancing message cohesion.
Video Producer
Oilers Entertainment Group
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Elevated overall video quality with meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of post-production, including color grading, sound design, and motion graphics integration.
- Enhanced video production quality by utilizing advanced editing techniques and innovative storytelling methods.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce compelling visual content, driving brand awareness and audience engagement.
- Managed capture and editing of video footage to monitor consistency.
- Coordinated closely with talent and crew to ensure smooth on-set operations during filming sessions.
- Scheduled shoots and set up filming by communicating with talent and crew.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality videos within tight deadlines and budget constraints.
- Mentored junior team members in video production best practices, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
- Established strong relationships with clients by effectively managing expectations and providing timely status updates throughout the production lifecycle.
- Facilitated development of innovative scripts and storyboards.
- Oversaw all aspects of live event coverage, from camera operation to live-streaming setup, capturing memorable moments for various audiences.
- Wrote program content and produced broadcast segments.
- Directed live video shoots, adapting to dynamic environments to capture high-quality footage.
- Elevated brand visibility by leading production of compelling video content for social media platforms.
- Established a robust archiving system for easy retrieval of past project assets, decreasing time spent searching for files.
- Oversaw logistical aspects from pre-production to post-production.
- Liaised between departments to create and execute elements for programming.
- Contributed to the overall success of the company by consistently meeting deadlines, producing high-quality work, and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Produced and edited high impact segments and stories.
- Optimized video content for various platforms, maximizing reach and viewer engagement.
- Analyzed viewer feedback to inform future video projects, ensuring content aligned with audience preferences.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to align video production with overarching campaign goals, enhancing message cohesion.
Education
Diploma - Radio, Television, Broadcast News
SAIT Polytechnic
Calgary, AB04-2015
High School Diploma -
Bow Valley High School
Cochrane, AB04-2007
Skills
- Skill development
- Motivational skills
- Team motivation
- Program planning
- Constructive feedback
- Training drills
- Player evaluations
- Player evaluation
- Motivational leadership style
- Game preparation
- Safety awareness
- Team bonding
- Video analysis
- Performance improvements
- Verbal and written communication
- Media relations
- Instilling discipline
- Building team spirit
- Improving performance
- Team scheduling
- Planning and overseeing program
- Coaching support
- Attention to detail
- Decision-making
- Creativity and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Rule enforcement
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Respect in Sport (Completes)
- Coach 1 – Intro to Coaching (Completed)
- Coach 2 – Coach Level (Completed)
- Development 1 - (Completing this summer)
- High Performance 1 - (Completing this summer)
Relative Experience
Player:
- U10 - U15 "AAA" Summer Hockey (Foothills Elite & Top Guns)
- U11 - U15 "AA" Cochrane Timberwolves
- U15 & U16 "AAA" (Airdrie Xtreme & UFA Strathmore Bisons)
- Drafted 3rd round, 48th overall to Spokane Chiefs in the 2004 Bantam Draft
- Junior "A" (Vernon Vipers, Melfort Mustangs. Battleford North Stars)
Video Production:
- Producer - Connor McDavid: Whatever it Takes (Documentary)
- Producer - Cujo: The Grant Fuhr Story (Documentary)
- Producer - WICK: The Hayley Wickenheiser Story (Documentary)
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Calgary Buffaloes Hockey Association
09.2023 - 04.2024
Video Producer
Canucks Sports & Entertainment
08.2021 - 06.2022
Video Producer
Oilers Entertainment Group
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Respect in Sport (Completes)
- Coach 1 – Intro to Coaching (Completed)
- Coach 2 – Coach Level (Completed)
- Development 1 - (Completing this summer)
- High Performance 1 - (Completing this summer)
Diploma - Radio, Television, Broadcast News
SAIT Polytechnic
High School Diploma -
Bow Valley High School
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