Shane Ferguson-Wuls
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Reliable Manager demonstrating high level of ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to go above and beyond to exceed company expectations. Offering knack for building productive working relationships. Successful in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments to manage goals and team development. History of thriving in team-oriented environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Sport Operations
LUG Sports
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - Current
- Manage 250+ staff across 50+ locations in Canada and the USA, supporting over the all-league of management 800+ teams in six sports.
- Coordinate staff schedules and facility bookings for seamless league operations.
- Maintain strong partnerships with keystakeholders, including referee assignors and sponsors.
- Manage budget and financial oversight to optimize resources across various locations and sports.
- Developed and executed staff training programs to uphold performance standards.
- Spearheaded programs to recognize and reward team excellence.
General Manager
Paramount Golf
Toronto, Canada
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Responsible for managing a team of 20, maintaining & scheduling the facilities and problem solving to ensure the day-to-day operation of our three Toronto locations
- Key point of contact for clients - resolution of issues, coordinating events, handling ad hoc issues
- Facilitate partnerships and assist in business growth and development
- Management of all company expenses and the budget
- Responsible for posting and editing Social Media material and building the brand
- Assisting in other aspects of the business when needed, such as: memberships, sales and communication
Facility & Growth Manager
PARAMOUNT GOLF
Toronto, Canada
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Influential in helping Paramount Golf grow from 1 to 3 locations
- Initiated Social Media marketing and drove sales through new business developments such as: lessons, memberships and events
Brand Ambassador (contract)
EMBR EVENTS
Toronto, Canada
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Demonstrated knowledge of office logistics and needs of the brand
- Interacting with clients on BevTri deliveries, providing excellent customer service and support
Marketing & Strategic Planning Intern
LAKE ONTARIO RACING COUNCIL (LORC)
Toronto, Canada
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Virtual internship through George Brown College's Eternship program, completed as part of Sport & Event Marketing Postgraduate
- Partnered with LORC on their 3-year Strategy Review project, by designing and creating a stakeholder survey; analyzing results; designing, and presenting a report on the results for presentation at LORC's AGM - December 2020
Sponsorship and Social Media Manager
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT
Toronto, Canada
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted in the planning of an Apres Ski themed event and food drive in support of Covenant House Toronto as part of the George Brown Sport & Event Postgraduate program
- Produced the event's sponsorship package and secured over $5000 in sponsored donations from companies such as Harvey Kalles Real Estate, Chick Fil-A and MLSE
Volunteer & Fundraiser
HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS
Kingston, Canada
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Strategically implemented fundraising initiatives that raised significant funds and sponsors for the organization
Brand Ambassador
LUG HOCKEY
Kingston, Canada
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Helped grow the Lug franchise by finding sponsors, recruiting new players, participating in social media activations and promoting merchandise
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Sport and Event Marketing
George Brown College
Bachelor of Arts, Honours Degree - Political Science
Queen's University
Skills
- Event Planning & Management
- Lead Generation
- Sales
- Analytics
- Problem Solving
- Partnerships
- Communication
- Sponsorships
- Microsoft Suite
- Staff training/development
- Client Relations
- Operational Management
- Budget analysis
- Recruitment
- Staff management
References
Available upon request
Otheraccomplishmentsandinterests
- Winner of the Enzo Montemurro Trophy 2014 - The graduating athlete who combines sportsmanship and school spirit at St. Michael's College School
- Volunteered at the Partners and Mission Food Bank and Cure for Cancer Classic - Kingston, Ontario
- Interests: Golfing & Course Design, Entrepreneurship, Chess, Soccer, Hockey
Communityleadership
- PEAK ENTERTAINMENT, Toronto, ON, Sponsorship and Social Media Manager, 01/01/19, 12/31/19, Assisted in the planning of an Apres Ski themed event and food drive in support of Covenant House Toronto as part of the George Brown Sport & Event Postgraduate program, Produced the event's sponsorship package and secured over $5000 in sponsored donations from companies such as Harvey Kalles Real Estate, Chick Fil-A and MLSE
- HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS, Kingston, ON, Volunteer & Fundraiser, 01/01/19, 12/31/19, Strategically implemented fundraising initiatives that raised significant funds and sponsors for the organization
Timeline
Manager, Sport Operations
LUG Sports
09.2023 - Current
General Manager
Paramount Golf
11.2021 - 07.2023
Facility & Growth Manager
PARAMOUNT GOLF
07.2021 - 11.2021
Brand Ambassador (contract)
EMBR EVENTS
02.2021 - 05.2021
Marketing & Strategic Planning Intern
LAKE ONTARIO RACING COUNCIL (LORC)
09.2020 - 12.2020
Sponsorship and Social Media Manager
PEAK ENTERTAINMENT
01.2019 - 12.2019
Volunteer & Fundraiser
HOCKEY HELPS THE HOMELESS
01.2019 - 12.2019
Brand Ambassador
LUG HOCKEY
01.2015 - 01.2019
Postgraduate Certificate - Sport and Event Marketing
George Brown College
Bachelor of Arts, Honours Degree - Political Science
Queen's University
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