Matthew Caranci
Vaughan,ON
Summary
Skilled professional ready to excel in leadership role with focus on results-driven performance. Proven ability to streamline operations and foster team collaboration to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability and adaptability in meeting changing demands while maintaining high standards.
Diligent Supervisor with proven ability to manage and lead teams effectively. Successfully implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency and team productivity. Demonstrated strong problem-solving and communication skills to drive team success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Athlete
Utrecht Dragons
Utrecht, Netherlands
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Improved team performance by consistently demonstrating leadership and strong work ethic during practices and games.
- Supported teammates during challenging moments or setbacks in competition play by offering encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Assisted coaching staff with the development of game strategies, analyzing opponents'' strengths and weaknesses for competitive advantage.
- Enhanced team cohesion by actively participating in team-building activities and fostering positive relationships with teammates.
- Finished second in team scoring.
Professional Athlete
Mississippi Sea Wolves
Biloxi, Mississippi
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Promoted the importance of sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork both on and off the field to uphold the reputation of the organization.
- Served as a mentor to younger players, providing guidance on skill development, technique refinement, and overall improvement.
- Represented the organization with professionalism and integrity during media interviews, public appearances, or other events in which interaction with external stakeholders occurred.
- Collaborated with coaches to develop personalized training programs for first year players tailored to individual strengths and areas for growth.
Supervisor
State Transportation International
Toronto, ON
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Improvised solutions on the fly including modifying routes for oversized loads, rescheduling pickups/dropoffs, taking a proactive approach to third party chemical spills and driver reassignment.
- Coordinated with logistics manager to optimize warehouse and trailer storage.
- Overseeing the warehouse manager's duties and making any necessary adjustments to the cargo shipping manifest.
Directing Manager
Pro Hockey Life
Vaughan, ON
07.2018 - 04.2021
- Managed a roster of more than 80 personnel covering 8 different departments
- Responsible for processing special orders for equipment, custom skate orders and team sales
- Maintained a healthy competitive work environment for my employees while having weekly coaching sessions with them and bi-monthly performance reviews
- Other responsibilities included writing the weekly schedule on Excel, submitting the following: weekly training tracker to our regional equipment expert, weekly metrics tracker, monthly POS checklist, ensure all necessary signage is printed and properly displayed on the sales floor for upcoming product launches as well as managing our e-commerce platform
Professional Athlete
New York Wolves
Watertown, NY
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Followed instructions from coaches to execute consistent and effective results culminating in my second championship season as a professional.
- Awarded the assistant captaincy for the first time in my career.
- Maintained professionalism when attending charity, sporting and media events as team representative.
- Excelled under pressure situations during high-stakes competitions, contributing significantly to team victories.
Assistant Manager
Wesco Sports
Danbury, Connecticut
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Cultivated personal relationships with our product reps, managing accounts from Warrior, Bauer and CCM
- Tracking and maintaining inventory, working in store with customers in all departments as well as preparing and maintaining merchandise displays throughout the store
- Placing custom team orders with local minor and junior hockey teams.
Professional Athlete
Danbury Whalers
Danbury, Connecticut
10.2010 - 05.2016
- Learned invaluable lessons playing at the professional level.
- Some of these lessons include: working as one cohesive unit in a team environment, overcoming obstacles with your teammates both on and off the ice, and learning to work through your differences in a mature manner putting the teams needs before your own.
- Cultivated personal relationships with league sponsors and team alumni resulting in a job offering working for Wesco Sports also located in Danbury, CT.
- Led my team in PPG during playoffs in my third season en route to my first of two professional championships.
Sales Representative
Wesco Sports
Danbury, Connecticut
11.2010 - 04.2014
- As a member of the Wesco team I worked in all departments as needed until later working strictly in the skate department where I further developed my knowledge of proper boot fit, skate design and potential defects and/or customer complaints and how to properly resolve them
Sales Associate
Pro Hockey Life
Vaughan, Canada
05.2007 - 08.2010
- My employment as a sales associate began in the stick department but I later asked to be transferred to the skate department which required much more in depth knowledge of the products and reliance on personal use as well as trial and error with the product
- It was a tougher department to be in so that's where I wanted to be, and where I would remain for the next three springs/summers
Skills Coach
Chaminade College
Toronto, Canada
09.2008 - 04.2010
- On-ice skills coach for the Chaminade Gryphons of Chaminade College
- I was entrusted with running one practice per week for the team as well as attending all other weekday practices and working with the players on individual skill development ranging from power skating to peripheral vision training
Education
High School Diploma -
Chaminade College
Toronto, ONBachelor of Arts - Political Science
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
Toronto, ON04-2006
Skills
- E-Commerce
- Proficient in several Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Office 365
- Other applications include: Storeforce, Semrush, Supplier HQ
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Staff management
- Customer service
- Strategic planning
- Team building
Certification
National Coaching Certification Program, High Performance Level 1
References
Available upon request
Awards
- Carmen Morrison Memorial award for Perseverance and dedication, 05/01/07, Given to the individual who best exemplifies the qualities to overcome any odds and perform with a determination above all others.
- 2013 FPHL Commissioner's Cup Champions, 03/01/13, Led team in points per game in the playoffs en route to first professional championship.
- 2018 FPHL Commissioner's Cup Champions, 04/01/18, Named Assistant Captain as a member of the New York Wolves capturing second professional championship.
Timeline
Professional Athlete
Utrecht Dragons
09.2023 - 05.2024
Professional Athlete
Mississippi Sea Wolves
10.2022 - 04.2023
Supervisor
State Transportation International
06.2021 - 10.2022
Directing Manager
Pro Hockey Life
07.2018 - 04.2021
Professional Athlete
New York Wolves
10.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Manager
Wesco Sports
11.2014 - 05.2016
Sales Representative
Wesco Sports
11.2010 - 04.2014
Professional Athlete
Danbury Whalers
10.2010 - 05.2016
Skills Coach
Chaminade College
09.2008 - 04.2010
Sales Associate
Pro Hockey Life
05.2007 - 08.2010
High School Diploma -
Chaminade College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology