Kellen Bondy

Beginning as the Coordinator, Safe Sport and now as the Manager of Safe Sport at Swimming Canada, I am responsible for the development and implementation of the Swimming Canada Safe Sport Framework. This includes:

• The creation of policies and resources that promote a safe and inclusive environment for all.
• Working closely with provincial partners, coaches, and other stakeholders to ensure all those who participate in the sport, no matter the level or position, have access to safe and inclusive training and competitive environments free of abuse, harassment, and discrimination
• Actively facilitating the ongoing development and execution of 10+ Safe Sport programs, gathering feedback from stakeholders, and using best practices to close gaps within the system.
• Thinking creatively and developing strong relationships with our partners to achieve our collective goals.

As an Office Coordinator at Swimming Canada, I provided administrative support to the organization and assisted with various projects and initiatives. This included:

• Managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining office supplies and equipment.
• The opening of a new office which involved developing office systems, protocols, and procedures.
• Provided support to multiple departments including finance, marketing, and communications.

Duties and achievements as Deputy Manager - Last Mile included:

• Planning and overseeing the “Last Mile” operations at 4 venue locations, simultaneously, in the downtown core. Venues included Nathan Phillips Square, The Distillery District, Union Station and the Cauldron
• Developing and implementing the “Last Mile” operations for the Pan Am Opening and Closing Ceremonies and the Parapan Am Closing Ceremony
• Drafting and developing Transfer of Knowledge and Volunteer reports
• Communicating with and scheduling 200+ volunteers, using the TO2015 Game Management System
• Successfully keeping the volunteer retention rate at 70%+ over the course of 2 months

Duties and achievements as Intern, Venue Management included:

• Supporting the non-competition venue management teams, overseeing 7 different venues
• Developing 7 role-specific and venue-specific resources including training and educational materials
• Supporting the delivery of the sponsorship programs at 5+ venues
• Planning and carrying out a team building exercise for 90+ Venue Management team members at the Rogers Center
• Preparing reports and minutes for 50+ meetings