Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Rachael Dobson

Current Student, Coach
Ottawa,ON

Summary

Reliable, experienced individual for whom a positive attitude and a strong work ethic are the top priorities.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications

Work History

Figure Skating Coach

Gloucester Skating Club
09.2023 - Current
  • Develops and implements age-appropriate training programs for skaters, focusing on fundamental skating skills, balance, and coordination.
  • Provides personalized coaching to help each athlete achieve their skating goals, and adjusts this coaching to suit the needs of each individual. Experienced in coaching children of all ages, adults, and those with disabilities.
  • Creates a safe environment through positive encouragement where athletes can express themselves freely without fear of judgment or repercussions.
  • Communicates regularly with parents or guardians to update them on their child's progress and provide recommendations for further development.

Principal Performer

Feld Entertainment's Disney on Ice
9 2017 - 4 2020
  • Responsible for consistently performing to the highest standard as set forth by Disney and Feld Entertainment, as well as maintaining the integrity of the show and stories within. This included maintaining an exceptionally high level of figure skating ability
  • Regularly engaged in PR events of various formats including on-camera interviews, children's skating parties, hospital visits, and children's ‘meet and greet' events. Maintained interpersonal interaction with children, families, and vulnerable public at such events.
  • Successfully communicated with and worked along side 70+ employees of all ages and nationalities, and utilized this effective collaboration to maintain the show's functionality.

Front End Associate

Real Canadian Superstore
07.2016 - 06.2017
  • Provided exceptional customer service by assisting shoppers with locating products, ringing up items, processing payments, and packaging goods in an orderly and timely manner
  • Consistently demonstrated efficient use of computers, cash registers, and customer service phones
  • Confidently greeted and interacted with customers of all ages and demographics, as well as responded to inquiries and questions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Honours Biology, Concentration in Health Science

Carleton University
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Milton District High School
05.2001 -

Skills

    Strong communication skills

    Very organized with a high attention to detail, and is proficient at multitasking

    Exceptionally fast learner

    Hard working, posses a strong initiative

    Adaptable and quickly responsive to change

    Energetic and always maintains a positive attitude

    Reliable and punctual

Certification

Valid Emergency First Aid + Level C CPR + AED

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Figure Skating Coach

Gloucester Skating Club
09.2023 - Current

Front End Associate

Real Canadian Superstore
07.2016 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Honours Biology, Concentration in Health Science

Carleton University
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Milton District High School
05.2001 -

Principal Performer

Feld Entertainment's Disney on Ice
9 2017 - 4 2020
Rachael DobsonCurrent Student, Coach