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PETER GIBSON

340 Gordon Street, Guelph,ON

Summary

I’m a compassionate and thoughtful problem-solver who values building trust and strong relationships. I have experience supporting and motivating teams, helping individuals grow, and creating a positive, collaborative environment. I rely on good judgment and a calm, practical approach to navigate challenges, and I’m passionate about helping others thrive through encouragement and guidance.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager of Summer Programs

Muskoka Woods
04.2022 - Current
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listened to concerns and found appropriate middle ground.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Managed significant budget lines to produce world-class customer experiences.

Youth Pastor

Grace Community Church
10.2021 - 11.2022
  • Planned weekly groups as well as special events and overnight retreats.
  • Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
  • Taught and counseled youth ages 11 to 18.
  • Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 11 to 18 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills.
  • Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
  • Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.

CEO Director

Muskoka Woods
05.2021 - 02.2022
  • Brainstormed, developed and implemented key programming in leadership course (GPP30) for high achieving summer students.
  • Worked alongside industry leaders to develop holistic curriculum for youth based on leadership teachings and values.
  • Jamie Groves Scholarship Recipient.

Leadership Coach

Live Different
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Led and facilitated online motivational programming for up to 1000 students.
  • Trained staff and student leaders on facilitation of programming.
  • Managed sales process from initial contact to end of opportunity.

Road Team Leader

Live Different
01.2020 - 03.2020
  • Travelled throughout Canada with team of 4-5 people, facilitating professional motivational presentations to high schools.
  • Managed and developed intern team, organized schedule, and live public speaking in front of up to 1000 students daily.

Program Director

Muskoka Woods
05.2019 - 09.2019
  • Oversaw design and delivery of all programs.
  • Provided leadership to Section Heads and Counsellors including training, coaching and reviewing performance.
  • Resolved conflicts among staff and guests, as well as liaising with parents
  • Jamie Groves Scholarship Recipient.

Leadership Studio Assistant

Muskoka Woods
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Led and facilitated activities, and executed exceptional leadership programs for guests.
  • Created and maintained welcoming and inviting atmosphere in the Studio.
  • Provided excellent customer service to all guests.

Program Section Head

Muskoka Woods
05.2018 - 09.2018
  • Created and facilitated high-level programs.
  • Communicated with guests and parents to resolve guest issues and conflicts.
  • Mentored and coached counselling team.
  • Jamie Groves Scholarship Recipient

Customer Assistant

Tesco Superstore
10.2016 - 06.2018
  • Interacted with customers, assisting them with the checkout process.
  • Helped customers with queries and complaints.
  • Provided front-line, proactive customer service.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Education

M.Div. - Clinical Counselling

Tyndale University
Toronto, ON
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - History And Theology

Queens University Belfast
Belfast, NI
05-2018

2 A LEVELS - GRADE B (SOCIOLOGY & COMPUTER STUDIES)

BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE
Belfast, NI
01.2015

4 A LEVELS - GRADE A-D

DALRIADA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
Ballymoney, NI
01.2014

Skills

  • Decision-making
  • Performance management
  • Project planning
  • Staff training and development
  • Customer service
  • Enneagram - Type Six
  • Myers Briggs - INTJ
  • Gallup Clifton Strengths - Competition, Achiever, Focus, Context, Individualization

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR Certified
  • CPI Trained
  • Mental Health First Aid Certified

Reference

  • Paul Cade, p.cade@muskokawoods.com

Timeline

Manager of Summer Programs

Muskoka Woods
04.2022 - Current

Youth Pastor

Grace Community Church
10.2021 - 11.2022

CEO Director

Muskoka Woods
05.2021 - 02.2022

Leadership Coach

Live Different
04.2020 - 05.2021

Road Team Leader

Live Different
01.2020 - 03.2020

Program Director

Muskoka Woods
05.2019 - 09.2019

Leadership Studio Assistant

Muskoka Woods
01.2019 - 05.2019

Program Section Head

Muskoka Woods
05.2018 - 09.2018

Customer Assistant

Tesco Superstore
10.2016 - 06.2018

M.Div. - Clinical Counselling

Tyndale University

Bachelor of Arts - History And Theology

Queens University Belfast

2 A LEVELS - GRADE B (SOCIOLOGY & COMPUTER STUDIES)

BELFAST METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

4 A LEVELS - GRADE A-D

DALRIADA GRAMMAR SCHOOL
PETER GIBSON