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PESHAUNQUET SHOGNOSH

Coquitlam,Canada

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in protocol development and project management at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025. Proven track record in event planning and team leadership, successfully enhancing cross-cultural communication and operational efficiency. Adept at fostering relationships and executing strategic initiatives that elevate organizational goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Protocol

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
Vancouver , BC
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Developed and implemented protocols for visiting dignitaries.
  • Provided guidance on matters relating to international protocol and etiquette to government officials and representatives of other countries.
  • Created and maintained a database of diplomatic contacts in various countries around the world.
  • Managed staff responsible for providing support to visiting dignitaries, including interpreters, security personnel, transportation services.
  • Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
  • Coordinated the planning, logistics, and execution of official visits from foreign delegations.
  • Provided organizational leadership and collaborated with executive partners to establish long-term goals, strategies and company policies.
  • Identified opportunities for enhancing existing protocols or creating new ones.

Indigenous Youth Worker

School District No.43 (Coquitlam)
Coquitlam, Canada
11.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supported Indigenous students in achieving academic goals and appropriate behaviour and personal life skills in conjunction with professional staff within the guidelines of District programs and/or First Nations protocols
  • Promoted an understanding of First Nations culture, heritage, customs and values to First Nations students and others within the school
  • Supported families with food security

Protocol Officer

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
Sydney, Australia
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Implemented Protocol procedures and understand the tournament Order of Precedence and principles of V/VIP Seating
  • Assisted in all Protocol areas, including preparing seating charts and guest biographies, advising on forms of address and ceremonial matters, warmly welcoming guests and arranging premium experiences
  • Developed an in-depth understanding of protocol requirements and daily tasks at assigned stadium, including knowledge of V/VIP spaces including drop-off & pick-up zones, ingress & egress routes, lounges, seating areas and other possible V/VIP routes in stadium
  • Delivered Protocol training on special customs, behaviors and cultural considerations that are appropriate when hosting dignitaries and people of importance, to event workforce, volunteers, and service providers

Venue Protocol Cluster Manager

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham, United Kingdom
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Planned and delivered the Birmingham 2022 Venue Protocol function across ten venues, including delivery of Games Family seating and lounges and support of flag and national anthems protocol and medal presenter coordination
  • Developed relevant policies and procedures in support of services and operations to be delivered by the Protocol Team
  • Implemented operational plans, policies, and procedures for the Protocol team in the Games Family Functional Area in all competition and non-competition venue planning processes
  • Designed and delivered Protocol related Workforce training modules
  • Lead the recruitment process for the Protocol Team

Indigenous Support Worker

North Vancouver School District #44
North Vancouver, Canada
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supported Indigenous students in achieving academic goals and appropriate behaviour and personal life skills in conjunction with professional staff within the guidelines of District programs and/or First Nations protocols
  • Promoted an understanding of First Nations culture, heritage, customs and values to First Nations students and others within the school
  • Supervised students and maintained order and safety on school grounds, in the school common areas, in the classrooms, in the community, and field trips

Team BC Assistant Chef De Mission – Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games

ISPARC
Vancouver , BC
12.2018 - 05.2020
  • Company Overview: Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council
  • Created and fostered relationships with athletes, coaches, provincial sport committees and PSOs
  • Developed strategic planning and delivery of the Team BC athlete and coach selection processes
  • Developed and provided specialized support in the oversight of Team BC administration, operations, communications, and sport technical aspects
  • Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council

Coordinator, Protocol and Community Outreach

Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO)
Toronto, ON
11.2017 - 12.2018
  • Designed, planned, and executed all cultural and protocol aspects for ASWCO
  • Support the development of Games strategies for all ASWCO events
  • Designed, planned, and executed all Medal Ceremonies for the inaugural Masters Indigenous Games 2018

Manager, Culture and Protocol

Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Host Society
Toronto, Canada
07.2016 - 08.2017
  • Designed, planned, and executed the Honoured Guest (HG) Program and Cultural Festival
  • Oversight of Indigenous protocols across the entire Games footprint (competition and non-competition venues)
  • Collaborative strategic planning for all functional areas with focus on successful integration of Indigenous protocols

Coordinator, Venue Protocol

Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
Toronto, Canada
03.2015 - 08.2015
  • Planned and delivered protocol services for a competition venue including management of Games Family hospitality lounges and seating areas
  • Assisted with the development and execution of Games Family involvement in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
  • Developed and executed plans for the Protocol Office at a competition venue
  • Assisted with training of Venue Protocol volunteers in several competition venues
  • Managed a workforce comprised of volunteers (approximately 20-40)
  • Developed and executed daily plans for VIP visits for high-ranking government officials (ingress, egress, political and non-political meet and greets and medal ceremony participation)

Coordinator, Protocol & Ceremonies

Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games
Prince George, Canada
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Delivered the VIP Program, ensuring all needs to areas related to protocol were addressed and planned for accordingly
  • Oversight of medal ceremonies, VIP hospitality, receptions, and gifting program
  • Responsible for maintaining day to day operational tracking of budgets, timelines and milestone development
  • Coordinated the distribution of all medals and flags
  • Provided support for protocol volunteers

Assistant Chef De Mission, Team BC – Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
Vancouver, BC
07.2013 - 09.2014
  • Responsible for specialized support of planning and delivering Team BC athlete and coach selection processes
  • Responsible for specialized support of the oversight of the Team BC administration, operations, communications, sport technical aspects

Education

Linguistics - American Sign Language

University of Manitoba/Red River College
01.2008

Deaf Studies - Certificate

University of Manitoba/Red River College
01.2003

Skills

  • Protocol development
  • Project management
  • Event planning
  • Team leadership
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Talent recruitment
  • Operational efficiency
  • Interpersonal communication

Volunteer Experience

  • Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Event Services Assistant, PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games, 03/01/18, Assisted Mission Staff with the daily operation of Canada Paralympic House., Created and fostered relationships with Paralympic friends and families.
  • Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Event Services Assistant, Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, 09/01/16, Assisted Mission Staff with the daily operation of Canada Paralympic House., Created and fostered relationships with Paralympic friends and families.
  • Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Protocol Assistant, Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games, 02/01/14, Performed a multitude of tasks assigned by the Office of the President of the COC., Assisted Mission Staff with daily operations of Canada Olympic House (COH)., Promoted international cooperation between the COC and various NOCs, the IOC., Proactively created relationships with Olympians, friends and families and corporate sponsors., Performed critical response actions within COH.
  • Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Protocol Assistant, London 2012 Olympic Games, 07/01/12 - 08/31/12, Performed a multitude of tasks assigned by the Office of the President of the COC., Assisted Mission staff with daily operations of Canada Olympic House (COH)., Promoted international cooperation between the COC and various NOCs, the IOC., Proactively created relationships with Olympians, friends and families and corporate sponsors., Performed critical response actions within COH.
  • Four Host First Nations, Protocol Officer, Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, 01/01/10 - 03/31/10, Performed varied administrative duties involving the operation of the Four Host First Nations Protocol Office within the Protocol Operations Centre., Assisted in the production of cultural, hospitality and ceremonial events., Assisted dignitaries with their Games-time schedules including ticketing, accreditation, transportation, tours, meetings, and hospitality.
  • VANOC Transportation Team, Load Zone Attendant, Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, 03/01/10, Assisted with the management of the arrivals/departures of Paralympians, officials, and volunteers into the Whistler Athlete’s Village., Maintained daily transportation logs., Promoted a positive atmosphere at the Athlete’s Village Welcome Center.

Languages

American Sign Language
Professional

Timeline

Manager of Protocol

Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025
02.2024 - 02.2025

Protocol Officer

FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
07.2023 - 08.2023

Indigenous Youth Worker

School District No.43 (Coquitlam)
11.2022 - 02.2024

Venue Protocol Cluster Manager

Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
01.2022 - 08.2022

Indigenous Support Worker

North Vancouver School District #44
10.2020 - 01.2022

Team BC Assistant Chef De Mission – Halifax 2020 North American Indigenous Games

ISPARC
12.2018 - 05.2020

Coordinator, Protocol and Community Outreach

Aboriginal Sport and Wellness Council of Ontario (ASWCO)
11.2017 - 12.2018

Manager, Culture and Protocol

Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games Host Society
07.2016 - 08.2017

Coordinator, Venue Protocol

Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
03.2015 - 08.2015

Coordinator, Protocol & Ceremonies

Prince George 2015 Canada Winter Games
10.2014 - 03.2015

Assistant Chef De Mission, Team BC – Regina 2014 North American Indigenous Games

Aboriginal Sport, Recreation and Physical Activity Partners Council
07.2013 - 09.2014

Linguistics - American Sign Language

University of Manitoba/Red River College

Deaf Studies - Certificate

University of Manitoba/Red River College
PESHAUNQUET SHOGNOSH