Shaunnessy Owen-Usher
Ottawa,ON
Summary
I am a heading into my second year at the University of Ottawa. I am currently completing a Bachelor of Human Kinetics, specializing in Sports & Recreation Management with of Minor of Psychology. I have previously completed credits towards my degree but I wanted to change programs from Management to Human Kinetics. My aim is to complete my undergraduate degree and follow it up with a Masters of Human Kinetics with a concentration in Sport and Recreation Management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zamboni Driver
Senators Sport & Entertainment
05.2024 - Current
- Operate an Olympia Ice Resurfacer to repair the ice between user groups
- Clean dressing rooms
- Ensure the shop is kept in good order
- Report deficiencies to the supervisor on-site
Maintenance Worker
Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club
04.2024 - Current
- Change flag location throughout the course daily
- Ensure greens are kept in good condition
- Spray herbicides throughout the course as required
- Adjust tee off location daily
- Install course hardware as needed
- Provide irrigation to newly established trees
Intramurals Supervisor
University of Ottawa
09.2023 - 04.2024
- Supervise various intramural leagues
- Prepare, complete, and submit game sheets
- Diffuse heated situations between participants
- Maintain positive relationships with participants
Facilities Coordinator
Personnel Support Programs
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Coordinate and manage all building maintenance
- Lead a team of five full-time staff and twelve seasonal staff
- Serve as the Fire Marshall and Building Custodian
- Attend OH&S meetings and submit monthly inspections
- Initiate and oversee large dollar-value procurement
- Manage various budgets for the organization
- Logistics Coordinator for the 4 Wing Air Show
- Stakeholder in a twelve million dollar facility renovation
- Manage various inventory accounts
- Deal with customer inquires, complaints, or other related matters
- Create innovative ideas to enhance efficiency of various systems.
Photographer & Owner
N&S Sports Imaging
06.2019 - 06.2023
- Deliver high-quality images under tight deadlines
- Photograph various tournament and games within various levels of sport
- Edit photographs to ensure a high standard is delivered to the client
- Manage the companies finances
- Market the company and secure new projects
Arena Supervisor
Personnel Support Programs
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Coordinate and plan staff schedules
- Procure items needed for operations
- Train staff on all equipment and maintenance operations
- Ensure MSDS books are up to date
- Train and mentor new staff members on all operations
- Coordinate events for 4 Wing
Arena Operator
Personnel Support Programs
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Operate summer and winter equipment, including a Zamboni, tractor, gator, skid steer, zero turn mower, weed wackers, etc.
- Conduct maintenance on vehicles and facilities as required
- Assist with special events
- Ensure facilities are kept clean and organized
- Conduct safety inspections on various facilities.
Education
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Sport and Rec Management -
University of Ottawa
05.2027
Recreation Facilities Management Certificate -
Red Deer College
12.2021
Coursework towards Bachelor of Management -
Athabasca University
12.2021
High School Diploma -
Cold Lake High School
Cold Lake, AB06.2016
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Well organized
- Team player
- Critical thinker
- Thoughtful communication
- Strong computer skills
Awards
- PSP Leadership Award (2017 & 2020)
- PSP Communication Award (2020 & 2023)
- PSP Team Award (2017)
- 4 Wing Fire Warden Of The Year (2021)
- 4 Wing Air Show Certificate of Leadership (2018)
Certification
- Arena Operator Level 1 & 2
- Pool Operator Level 1
- Building Maintenance Level 1
- Parks & Sports Fields Operator Level 1
- First-Aid & CPR
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
References
Available on request
Timeline
Zamboni Driver
Senators Sport & Entertainment
05.2024 - Current
Maintenance Worker
Ottawa Hunt & Golf Club
04.2024 - Current
Intramurals Supervisor
University of Ottawa
09.2023 - 04.2024
Facilities Coordinator
Personnel Support Programs
02.2020 - 08.2023
Photographer & Owner
N&S Sports Imaging
06.2019 - 06.2023
Arena Supervisor
Personnel Support Programs
01.2018 - 02.2020
Arena Operator
Personnel Support Programs
01.2015 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Human Kinetics - Sport and Rec Management -
University of Ottawa
Recreation Facilities Management Certificate -
Red Deer College
Coursework towards Bachelor of Management -
Athabasca University
High School Diploma -
Cold Lake High School
- Arena Operator Level 1 & 2
- Pool Operator Level 1
- Building Maintenance Level 1
- Parks & Sports Fields Operator Level 1
- First-Aid & CPR
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