MAKENNA THIFFAULT BSc, BA
Victoria,BC
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitness Coach
Tropos Fitness Club
Victoria, BC
04.2023 - Current
- Deliver new client assessments.
- Create individualized training and rehabilitation programs that address specific client needs.
- Keep track of client fitness goals, progress, and personal records.
- Demonstrate safe and proper exercise techniques to clients.
- Formally communicate with clients weekly through phone and email.
- Specialize in functional fitness for aging populations.
Server
Major Tom Restaurant and Bar
Calgary, AB
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Create personalized menu tours for each guest based on preferences and dietary needs, and curate individualized food and wine pairings for guests.
- Take orders, serve beverages and food items, bartend, and handle cash and card transactions.
- Serve weddings and company functions.
- Frequent high-end wine training with distinguished sommelier.
Server/Supervisor
Glencoe Golf and Country Club
Calgary, AB
07.2020 - 08.2022
- Perform and supervise closing procedures, lock restaurant, and carry keys/alarm codes.
- Take orders, serve beverages and food items, bartend, handle cash and card transactions, expedite food to members.
- Serve banquets, weddings and golf competitions.
Receptionist/Assistant
North Hill Physiotherapy
Calgary, AB
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Ensure clinic is operating efficiently by greeting and caring for patients in person, by phone, and through email.
- Coordinate appointments, electronically submit private insurance, make patients’ beds, maintain cleanliness of clinic, and assist therapists with modalities.
- Set up treatment areas with necessary equipment for each patient's individual needs.
- Assisted with the application of physical modalities such as hot packs, cold packs, ultrasound machines, electrical stimulation devices, and traction units.
Laborer
Northern Capital Restoration
Prince George, BC
04.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shop equipment, pack and load content, demolish and restore flooded, burnt, and damaged materials.
Dance Teacher and Choreographer
Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Studio Prince George
Prince George, BC
09.2015 - 09.2018
- Lead 1-2 hour classes of all kinds of dance to 3-16-year old children/youth.
- Interact effectively by email, phone, and in person with students and parents.
- Choreograph solo and group routines for competitions and recitals.
- Uphold studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Accommodate for students with disabilities by using different teaching styles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Dance (Distinction)
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB05.2023
High School Diploma -
College Heights Secondary
Prince George, BC06.2018
Skills
- Multitasker
- Effective Communicator
- Leader
- Passionate Learner
- Jane Management Software
- Microsoft Office
Volunteer Experience
Active Sports Therapy - Practicum Student/Volunteer
Calgary, AB
05/2022 - 09/2022
- Assist chiropractors during manual therapy and ART.
- Apply IMS, laser, ice compression, heat, and ultrasound to patients.
- Maintain cleanliness of the clinic and support practitioners with patient care.
University Hospital of Northern British Columbia - Junior Volunteer
Prince George, BC
08/2016 - 05/2018
- Provide general support and help to hospital patients of all ages.
- Specialize in the rehabilitation center and the Jubilee hospice house.
- Play games with patients to boost mood, improve memory and provide entertainment.
- Keep facilities organized, clean, and well-maintained to support nurses, doctors, and patients.
References
- Tom Richardson - Lead Coach: Tropos Fitness Club - tom@troposfitnessclub.com
- Mary Hopkins – Owner/Physiotherapist: North Hill Physiotherapy - (403)-284-9323
- Chris Brown - Owner: Northern Capital Restoration - (250)-981-5700
Timeline
Fitness Coach
Tropos Fitness Club
04.2023 - Current
Server
Major Tom Restaurant and Bar
08.2022 - 04.2023
Receptionist/Assistant
North Hill Physiotherapy
09.2021 - 06.2022
Server/Supervisor
Glencoe Golf and Country Club
07.2020 - 08.2022
Laborer
Northern Capital Restoration
04.2019 - 07.2020
Dance Teacher and Choreographer
Judy Russell’s Enchainement Dance Studio Prince George
09.2015 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
University of Calgary
Bachelor of Arts - Dance (Distinction)
University of Calgary
High School Diploma -
College Heights Secondary
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