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Sara Lanyon

Nelson,BC

Summary

BEd Candidate leveraging a background in outdoor apparel design, to create engaging, student-centred learning experiences. Combines leadership and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation and collaboration, aiming to contribute to student's education through creative classroom environments. Experience with cold corporate environments underscores the importance of prioritizing social-emotional and self-regulated learning along with a deep commitment to caring for youth development.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

PROGRAM LEADER

District of Squamish
Squamish
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with the planning, leading and supervision of recreation activities, ensuring safety and well being of participants aged 7-17

SPRING BREAK CAMP LEADER

Douglas College
New Westminster
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Led engaging sport and art-based activities for youth during spring break, fostering creativity and social development while maintaining safety protocols and group dynamics

APPAREL DESIGNER

Norrøna Sport
Oslo, Norway
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Designed apparel for ski, climb, bike, hike, run; enhanced brand activities.
  • Orchestrated end-to-end design processes from initial sketches to final presentations, ensuring precise execution of technical specifications
  • Partnered with design teams to shape collections from concept to completion, contributing to standard solutions and co-presenting at key stakeholder meetings
  • Led cross-functional design initiatives across multiple sport categories, developing innovative apparel solutions and seasonal colour palettes while driving product evolution
  • Streamlined design processes across ski, climb, bike, and run categories, ensuring adherence to established standards while maintaining brand consistency

APPAREL DESIGNER

Helly Hansen
Oslo, Norway
01.2018 - 12.2018

• Designed for the Mountain category; specially for outdoor lifestyle.

• Steered product design to target the North American market, including a new logo and graphics.

• Briefed material developers, and owned seasonal material selections.

• Attended trade shows and meetings with vendors regarding product development and pricing strategies.

APPAREL DESIGNER

MEC
Vancouver, Canada
06.2014 - 10.2018

DESIGN ASSISTANT & FIELD TEST COORDINATOR

MEC
Vancouver, Canada
02.2013 - 06.2014

Education

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -

UBC West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP)
Nelson
07.2025

BACHELOR OF APPLIED DESIGN - FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Richmond
04.2010

Skills

  • Innovative
  • Collaborative
  • Leadership
  • Results-oriented
  • Adaptability
  • Social and Cultural Awareness

Volunteer Experience

  • Youth Hub Drop-In Leader, Purpose Society, New Westminster, Canada, 11/01/23, 07/31/24
  • Youth Snowboard Leader, Chill Foundation, Vancouver, Canada, 01/01/24, 03/31/24
  • Home Economics class, NWSS, New Westminster, Canada, 09/01/23, 12/31/23
  • Volunteer, Downtown Eastside Women's Center, Vancouver, Canada, 10/01/18, 12/31/18
  • Volunteer, Cardrona Ski Adaptive Program, New Zealand, 06/01/11, 09/30/11

Coursescertificates

  • INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT, University of the Fraser Valley, Online, 10/01/23, 11/30/23
  • WILDERNESS FIRST AID, 40HR, Red Cross, Vancouver, Canada, 12/01/23
  • YOGA TEACHER TRAINING, 200HR, Kootenay Yoga, Christina Lake, Canada, 08/01/21
  • COMMUNICATE WITH CONFIDENCE/PUBLIC SPEAKING COURSE, Level up Living, Vancouver, Canada, 03/01/18
  • 3D DESIGN STUDIO, Emily Carr University, Vancouver, Canada, 10/01/13, 12/31/13
  • POSTER DESIGN, RISD, Providence, USA, 07/01/08

Timeline

SPRING BREAK CAMP LEADER

Douglas College
03.2024 - 04.2024

PROGRAM LEADER

District of Squamish
01.2024 - 05.2024

APPAREL DESIGNER

Norrøna Sport
01.2019 - 04.2023

APPAREL DESIGNER

Helly Hansen
01.2018 - 12.2018

APPAREL DESIGNER

MEC
06.2014 - 10.2018

DESIGN ASSISTANT & FIELD TEST COORDINATOR

MEC
02.2013 - 06.2014

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION -

UBC West Kootenay Teacher Education Program (WKTEP)

BACHELOR OF APPLIED DESIGN - FASHION DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY

Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Sara Lanyon