Michael Zalec
King City,ON
Summary
Reliable manager demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative, with a track record of exceeding customer expectations. Responsible leader, confident operating in a high speed, high performance, high horsepower environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Simcoe Wake Sports
Georgina, ON
06.2023 - Current
- Led a team of five staff members, ensuring safety, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Captained and operated latest model high performance wake boats.
- Held responsibility for $600,000 in assets.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance.
- Instructed participants in wakeboarding and wakesurfing, communicating safety protocols and demonstrating proper technique and form.
Watersports Instructor
Fern Resort
Orillia, ON
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Provided outstanding customer service and watersports instruction to enhance the guest waterfront experience at the resort.
- Captained and operated ski boats for various watersports activities.
- Conducted participant skill assessments and pre-lesson briefings.
- Demonstrated essential water safety techniques to ensure participant readiness and confidence.
- Maintained a safe environment at all times while supervising participants in the water.
- Collaborated with team members to improve teaching methods and guest engagement.
Wakeboard Instructor/Cable Park Driver/Camp Guide
Spray Lake Watersports
King City, ON
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Senior team member responsible for opening and closing the facility.
- Operated cable park, tailoring the ride to guest proficiency level from beginner to pro.
- Instructed guests in wakeboarding and wakesurfing.
- Supervised daily camper activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Communicated regularly with parents on camper progress and daily events.
- Helped campers build confidence through consistent, positive guidance and mentoring.
Education
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies - Finance
Western University
London, ON06-2025
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Ontario Scholar
Rosseau Lake College
Rosseau, ON06-2021
Attended 100% French language school -
École Secondaire Renaissance
Aurora, ON06-2020
Skills
- Bilingual (English/French)
- Leadership and mentoring
- Customer service
- Reporting
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Simcoe Wake Sports
06.2023 - Current
Watersports Instructor
Fern Resort
06.2023 - 09.2023
Wakeboard Instructor/Cable Park Driver/Camp Guide
Spray Lake Watersports
05.2021 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies - Finance
Western University
Ontario Secondary School Diploma - Ontario Scholar
Rosseau Lake College
Attended 100% French language school -
École Secondaire Renaissance
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