Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

Matthew Watson

Chatham

Summary

Competitive Hockey Player with top leadership and communication skills. Offering 27 years of experience and a passion for the sport. Successful at eating well and training hard to maintain condition and skills.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Prefesional Hockey Player

Indy Fuel Hockey
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Learned and followed game and league regulations.
  • Minimized opponent's score by organizing defensive attacks.
  • Obtained clear view on lines and angles of attack and defense to score.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic during practices, setting an example for younger players on the importance of dedication and perseverance towards success in athletics.
  • Played crucial roles during high-pressure games, demonstrating mental toughness under challenging circumstances.
  • Facilitated positive communication among teammates, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose towards achieving team goals.

Professional Hockey Player

Timmendorfer Strand Beach Devils
09.2021 - 03.2022
  • Maintained drive and determination to obtain personal and team objectives and goals.
  • Attended several community service events to promote sport and support team profile.
  • Championed fundraising initiatives for local charities alongside teammates, exemplifying commitment to giving back to the community beyond hockey involvement.
  • Demonstrated versatility by excelling in multiple positions as needed, contributing significantly to team success across various situations.
  • Participated in rigorous training programs to hone specific skills necessary for success at the highest level of competition.
  • Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.

Customer Service, Shipping and Receiving

NeuroSource Medical
05.2017 - 09.2021

Part Time Student Work

  • Prepared shipping documents and invoices, processed payments, and fielded client questions.
  • Maintained positive relationships with representatives of UPS, FedEX, USPS, and DHL shipping companies.
  • Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
  • Managed inventory control with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accurate stock levels.
  • Boosted inventory and recordkeeping accuracy by conducting thorough inspections and comparing shipment contents with documentation.

Hockey Camp Counselor, Summer Sports

Sport Western
08.2017 - 08.2017
  • Contributed to camper growth by providing constructive feedback on their performance and progress throughout the camp.
  • Regularly assessed equipment inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies were available for all planned activities.
  • Increased camper retention rates by fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encouraged participants to return year after year.
  • Coordinated scheduling of games, practices, and other events to maximize the use of available facilities while minimizing conflicts.
  • Participated in staff meetings and professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within youth sports programming.
  • Created a lasting positive impact on campers by serving as a role model and mentor both on and off the ice.
  • Provided a safe environment for campers by enforcing strict safety guidelines during all activities.
  • Fostered teamwork and sportsmanship among campers through fun team-building exercises.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
05.2021

High School Diploma -

A.B. Lucas Secondary School
London, ON
06.2015

Skills

  • Team Communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Physical Strength
  • Endurance and Stamina
  • Customer Service
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Work ethic
  • Team coaching

Additional Information

Skills

  • Excellent Leadership and team building Skills: Trained and was apart of professional Hockey teams over the past 2 years, where the main goal was to work as a cohesive unit and to prioritize a team first mentality in order to move further towards the goal of winning games.
  • Proficient in Office Suite, Excel Spreadsheet, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator: daily use of all programs to create graphics and enter inventory data for the business.
  • Physical Strength: I have physical strength and can do physical tasks. I have experience in Physical labour and can handle physical work due to years of following strict training and fitness regimens.
  • Learning new tasks: The ability to grasp new concepts quickly, from visually learning new jobs and guidelines given to me. this was evident in hockey due to the fast paced nature of the sport. I was learning new systems each year and had the ability to adapt my skills in a short period of time.



Timeline

Prefesional Hockey Player

Indy Fuel Hockey
10.2022 - 05.2023

Professional Hockey Player

Timmendorfer Strand Beach Devils
09.2021 - 03.2022

Hockey Camp Counselor, Summer Sports

Sport Western
08.2017 - 08.2017

Customer Service, Shipping and Receiving

NeuroSource Medical
05.2017 - 09.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Western Ontario

High School Diploma -

A.B. Lucas Secondary School
Matthew Watson