Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline
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Vivian Kingdon

#58, 622 Front Street Nelson,BC

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Maintenance & Janitorial Attendant

RDCK - NDCC
Nelson, BC
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintain and clean work and publicly accessible recreational areas.
  • Operate a variety of industrial materials and tools.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, change and shower rooms and break rooms - including sinks, toilets, counters, mirrors, and floors.
  • Restock supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap dispensers.
  • Monitor and attend hockey games; assist in maintaining facility and ice.

Pro Shop Services

Balfour Recreation Commission
Balfour, BC
04.2023 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for providing exceptional guest service through various points of contact, merchandising, pro-shop retail sales and outdoor services relating to cart availability and driving range operations.
  • Assist with golf tournaments and special event coordination.
  • Maintain a clean and professional work space/retail area and with equipment including golf carts, cleanliness and the maintenance of the driving range, club storage, garbage disposal and recycling bins. Other duties include cleaning windows, washrooms, clubs, carts and driving range operations.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the General Manager and/or the Board of Directors.
  • Opening and closing of Clubhouse,Pro Shop and other buildings.
  • Ensure all areas are secure at closing.
  • Working at Balfour for the current season + 2021 and 2019 seasons.

Cook

Goliath Resources Ltd.
Kitsault, BC
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammate to support 60 + men with three meals per day.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
  • Cleaned floors, chairs, tables and all work surfaces. Tasks included sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and sanitization.
  • Stocked, sanitized, cleaned and inspected restrooms.
  • Disposed of waste and gathered individual trash bags to place in receptacles. Managed recyclable materials.

Sports & Recreation Attendant

Selkirk College
Nelson & Castlegar, British Columbia
09.2014 - 04.2016
  • Perform sports program services including coordinating sports related activities for students, staff and the community.
  • Setting up and taking down sports equipment for various activities as required.
  • Demonstrating the use of weights and other sports equipment.
  • Performing sports facility services including cleaning sports equipment.
  • Administrative responsibilities include booking of the gym facility, using the cash register and POS to receive payments, balancing cash, making deposits of funds received, generating revenue reports and performing general office duties.
  • Drive team (with Class 4 License) to games and tournaments throughout BC.

Recreation & Volunteer Manager

AdvoCare Health Services
Nelson, BC
01.2006 - 11.2013
  • Developed calendars, events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants residing at Mountain Lake Seniors Community.
  • Completed and filed all necessary licensing documents.
  • Scheduled, trained, orientated, hired recreation staff and volunteers
  • Coordinated special events, functions, dinners and outings for Resident base.
  • Completed staff and volunteer performance reviews.
  • Maintained budgets and cash flow.
  • Ensured all program areas were clean, safe and free of any hazards or safety concerns.

Food & Beverage Manager

Balfour Golf Course
Balfour, BC
03.2005 - 11.2005
  • Managed all day to day F&B operations including tournament banquets, music and dinner events, plus the beverage cart.
  • Interviewed, hired, supervised and scheduled all staff.
  • Control inventories of food, alcohol, equipment and various supplies.
  • Ensured all service, preparation and service areas met high standards through consistent protocols in sanitization and cleaning procedures.

Head Coach/Instructor Women's Basketball

Vancouver Island University
Nanaimo, BC
08.2001 - 05.2004
  • Built strong rapport with athletes and assistants before, during and after coaching seasons.
  • Organized practices and skill development workshops to drive progress.
  • Drove team (with Class 4 License) to various games and tournaments throughout BC.
  • Managed team budget to efficiently procure equipment and plan for necessary travel and operations expenses.
  • Maximized athlete performance by overseeing targeted physical conditioning programs.
  • Visited various sports locations to observe potential recruits and determine selections to fill out team roster.
  • Reviewed game tapes of competitor matches to understand strategies and plan approaches.
  • Managed and organized class records and reports.
  • Developed guides and course materials focused on reinforcing lecture information and helping students learn.
  • Lectured full classrooms of adult students on various self-improvement subjects.
  • Established objectives for all lessons, modules and projects.
  • Worked closely with department head to create plan of support for students planning to take courses during summer months and over winter break.
  • Ensured all areas of activities and equipment met the necessary standards of cleanliness and safety.

Education

BBA - Recreation Administration + NCCP - Level 3

University of Regina
Regina, SK
04.1992

Class 4 Unrestricted Driving License

Timeline

Maintenance & Janitorial Attendant

RDCK - NDCC
07.2023 - Current

Pro Shop Services

Balfour Recreation Commission
04.2023 - 10.2023

Cook

Goliath Resources Ltd.
05.2022 - 07.2022

Sports & Recreation Attendant

Selkirk College
09.2014 - 04.2016

Recreation & Volunteer Manager

AdvoCare Health Services
01.2006 - 11.2013

Food & Beverage Manager

Balfour Golf Course
03.2005 - 11.2005

Head Coach/Instructor Women's Basketball

Vancouver Island University
08.2001 - 05.2004

BBA - Recreation Administration + NCCP - Level 3

University of Regina

Class 4 Unrestricted Driving License
Vivian Kingdon