Oliver Posada
Digital Communications Professional
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Boxing and Group Fitness Professional with 7+ years of boxing experience, 5 years of boxing coaching experience, 13 amateur bouts, and Boxing Alberta Level 1 certification, supported by more than 20 years of involvement in sport and fitness. Currently serves as a Head Performance Coach, leading and delivering boxing programming ranging from fundamentals and technical skill development to high-intensity bagwork and mittwork sessions. Experienced in coaching stance, guard, footwork, combinations, defence, conditioning, and proper technique while adapting instruction for participants ranging from complete beginners to experienced boxers. Brings 4+ years of group fitness coaching experience, strong class programming and preparation skills, and the command presence developed through 7 years of live sports announcing and public speaking. Recognized for creating structured, technically grounded, high-energy classes that challenge participants while maintaining safety, professionalism, and an engaging studio experience.
Overview
6
6
Languages
2
2
Certifications
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
AFL Coordinator
YMCA of Northern Alberta
11.2025 - Current
- Strengthened facility safety and equipment readiness by identifying hazards, coordinating repairs, and managing vendor follow-ups.
- Improved operational and maintenance standards through equipment inspections, cleaning protocols, and preventative maintenance initiatives.
- Coordinated staff and volunteer onboarding, including facility training, emergency procedures, shadow shifts, and certification compliance.
- Supported and expanded personal training services through client intake, trainer assignments, individualized programming, and staff development.
- Led member service and facility operations by resolving safety concerns, managing incidents, and maintaining professional service standards. Managed over 30 employees and volunteers.
Head Boxing Coach
GoodLife Fitness
09.2024 - Current
- Managing 22 classes and 5 coaches, all with competitive boxing experience.
- Coaching Craft Boxing Classes at GoodLife Fitness in Edmonton, AB three times a week, six classes, using my Craft Boxing certification and seven years of boxing experience.
- Taught one hour classes, which included 10 minutes warmup, 40 minutes technique/bagwork, 15 minutes conditioning, 5 minutes ab work
- Used my communication skills and boxing knowledge to answer all inquiries and encourage clients to achieve their boxing and fitness goals.
- Used equipment such as skipping rope, punching bags, boxing mitts, weights, and medicine balls to produce class programs.
- Classes ranged from 8-15 people
- Trained over 70 clients on their boxing and fitness journeys
Web Content Manager
Jardin Infantil
09.2017 - Current
- Managed & monitored the day-to-day functionality of the Jardin Infantil Daycare website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram).
- Collaborated with the director to edit & implement web content changes in the website's CMS (WordPress) as requested.
- Repaired technical issues experienced by users of the Jardin Infantil website and registration system.
- Answered all emails and calls (approx 5 per day) regarding the organization's digital interfaces (websites, registration, social media), using near two decades of customer service experience to achieve client resolution and satisfaction.
- Trained new employees to achieve knowledge and functionality of the organization's website and registration system.
- Created and managed the interview process for all new hires to the organization.
- Jardin Infantil, Toronto, ON, Canada (Remote)
Boxing Coach
Cornerstone Studio
09.2014 - 09.2018
- Coached Boxing Classes at Cornerstone Studios in Toronto, ON, two times a week for four years, using my seven years experience of boxing experience.
- Taught one hour classes, which included 10 minutes warmup, 15 minutes conditioning, 15 minutes technique, 15 minutes pad work, 5 minutes ab work .
- Used equipment such as skipping rope, punching bags, boxing mitts, weights, and medicine balls to produce class programs.
- Trained over 100 clients.
Digital Projects Coordinator
Culture Days / Fête De La Culture
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Managed & monitored the day-to-day functionality of the Culture Days websites, developing & collaborating with the web development team.
- Collaborated with the Communications Manager to edit & implement English and French web content changes in the website's CMS.
- Answered all emails and calls (approx 5 per day) regarding the organization's digital interfaces (websites, registration, social media), achieving client resolution and satisfaction.
- Managed & maintained the production of web/social media analytics & tracking of site traffic.
- Repaired technical issues experienced by users of the Culture Days website and registration system.
- Revamped & rebranded the Culture Days website, coordinated meetings and collaborating with the web development & design teams to ensure the project was completed by the end date of April 2018.
- Culture Days / Fête De La Culture, Toronto, ON, Canada (On-Site)
Operations Assistant
Government Of Ontario
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Worked for MCSCS (Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services) on several cross departmental projects.
- During site migration projects, regularly conducted both phone and on-site meetings with legislative stakeholders.
- Researched and interpreted legislative policies and content in order to effectively communicate public safety information relevant to the MCSCS department on digital sites.
- Prepared and communicated internal presentations to inform legislative stakeholders of project progress and outcomes.
- Rebranded the Justice Video Network (JVN) division using graphic and web design skills to develop a modernized identity in the minds of clients and employees.
- Migrated websites for Environment & Land Tribunals Ontario (ELTO) and Ontario.
- Migrated Police Arbitration Commission (OPAC) websites, transferring data from older systems such as Stellent and SharePoint to CMSs such as WordPress and Drupal.
- Tested Government Websites for WCAG and AODA compliance standards and resolved all glitches and issues.
- Conducted site content migration for the Ontario Parole Board from Stellent to WordPress.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Media
OCAD University
Toronto, ON, Canada06-2016
Skills
20 years Boxing & fitness experience
18 years Customer Service
5 years group fitness experience
Boxing Alberta Certified
First-Aid Certified
Communication
Presentations
Public Speaking
Mediation
Social Media Content
Google Analytics
Adobe Creative Suite
WordPress
UX/UI Design
Web Content Management
Search Engine Optimization
HTML/CSS
Microsoft Office
Certification
First-Aid Certified
Experience
UofA Women's Volleyball / 2024-Present UofA Men's Volleyball / 2024 - Present UBCO Men's Basketball / 2019-2024 UBCO Women's Basketball / 2019-2024 UBCO Women's Volleyball / 2019-2024 UBCO Men's Volleyball / 2019 - 2024 UBCO Men's Soccer / 2021-2024 UBCO Women's Soccer / 2021-2024 2021 CCSA Softball National Championships/ Oct 8-10 2022 U-18 Football Canada Cup/ Jul 11-17 OFC 1/ July 6 2024 /Vernon, BC Canada Cup/April 20 2024/Delta, BC AMA 41/May 3 2024/Vancouver, BC AMA 40 / April 21 2023/Vancouver, BC AMA 39/ Feb 10 2023/ Vancouver, BC AMA 38 / Oct 7 2022/ Vancouver, BC AMA 37/ Feb 11 2022/ Vancouver, BC VIP Okanagan Fight Night 2 / May 25 2024 /Kelowna, BC VIP Okanagan Fight Night / Oct 7 2023 / Penticton, BC Ajax MMA Durham Explosion/ Sep 14 2019 / Oshawa, ON Vancouver FC vs Cavalry FC/ June 16 2024 / Kelowna, BC UofA Women's Volleyball / 2024-Present UofA Men's Volleyball / 2024 - Present UBCO Men's Basketball / 2019-2024 UBCO Women's Basketball / 2019-2024 UBCO Women's Volleyball / 2019-2024 UBCO Men's Volleyball / 2019 - 2024 UBCO Men's Soccer / 2021-2024 UBCO Women's Soccer / 2021-2024 2021 CCSA Softball National Championships/ Oct 8-10 2022 U-18 Football Canada Cup/ Jul 11-17 OFC 1/ July 6 2024 /Vernon, BC Canada Cup/April 20 2024/Delta, BC AMA 41/May 3 2024/Vancouver, BC AMA 40 / April 21 2023/Vancouver, BC AMA 39/ Feb 10 2023/ Vancouver, BC AMA 38 / Oct 7 2022/ Vancouver, BC AMA 37/ Feb 11 2022/ Vancouver, BC VIP Okanagan Fight Night 2 / May 25 2024 /Kelowna, BC VIP Okanagan Fight Night / Oct 7 2023 / Penticton, BC Ajax MMA Durham Explosion/ Sep 14 2019 / Oshawa, ON Vancouver FC vs Cavalry FC/ June 16 2024 / Kelowna, BC
Custom
Toastmasters International - Canada, 2018 Toronto District 60 Evaluation Contest Winner, 2018 Division C Evaluation Contest Winner, 2018 Area 26 Evaluation Contest Winner, 2018 Shellbusters Club Evaluation Contest Winner, 2017 Toastmaster SickKids Club International Speech Contest Winner, 2017 Area 5 International Speech Contest Winner, 2017 Division A International Speech Contest Winner
Timeline
AFL Coordinator
YMCA of Northern Alberta
11.2025 - Current
Head Boxing Coach
GoodLife Fitness
09.2024 - Current
Web Content Manager
Jardin Infantil
09.2017 - Current
Digital Projects Coordinator
Culture Days / Fête De La Culture
04.2017 - 04.2018
Boxing Coach
Cornerstone Studio
09.2014 - 09.2018
Operations Assistant
Government Of Ontario
04.2014 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital Media
OCAD University