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VP of Operations - Prime Time Hockey USA (2011 - Present)Help manage and develop a Raleigh-based hockey school/training company, which has grown to include: a state-of-the art 2,500 square foot training facility complete with a skating treadmill and synthetic ice shooting range, over 500 hours of on-ice hockey development per year across the country which include weekly skill development classes, private and semi-private lessons, seasonal development camps, team training sessions, a Youth Development Program (YDP) for over 60 triangle based players, and a Prep School Showcase Event to foster the relationships between elite teenagers and boarding school coaches and a Local Youth Hockey Organization (Raleigh Raptors Hockey Club) Duties include: • Developing and executing a marketing plan to ensure the profit, growth and expansion of the business• Creating, designing and executing advertising campaigns• Managing human resources, including hiring, training, assigning and directing work and monitoring performance of employees• Developing and implementing on-ice instruction and coaching• Developing and implementing off-ice instruction and coaching• Establishing and maintaining customer and business relationships, social media management, website development and management.

Head Youth Hockey Coach for the Raleigh Raptors Hockey Club in Raleigh, NC."I believe in creating a safe, fun and motivating environment for athletes, to help them get as close to the pinnacle of their personal potential, which includes developing these athletes into Leaders in their groups and community. This is achieved by showing strong support and encouragement through positive re-enforcement within a structured, organized, demanding and accountable environment. We believe youth sports can be a vehicle to broaden and enrich the lives of the players and parents both on and off the ice. The foundational lessons and tools we provide to the kids will be applied throughout their school life, the workplace, and within the community for the rest of their lives."

Planned and implemented advanced on and off-ice instruction for youth hockey players, exhibited a positive role model and leadership for young athletes, assisted in supervising support staff and instructors, and provided a healthy, safe, and fun environment for kids. Planned and conducted Skating Lessons, Shooting Lessons, Skills Training, Class Sessions, Summer Camps, and Treadmill Training Sessions for teams and individual athletes.

Coached youth hockey at the highest level for eight years, primarily with the Toronto Red Wings "AAA" organization in the Greater Toronto Hockey League. Promoted sportsmanship, skills training and ensured positive relationships with athletes, parents, and the community.2003-2004 West Rouge Roller Hockey Team – League Champions2004-2005 Assistant Coach Minor Peewee 1993 Toronto Red Wings 2005-2006 Assistant Coach Peewee 1993 Toronto Red Wings 2006-2007 Assistant Coach Peewee 1994 Toronto Red Wings 2007-2008 Head Coach 1996 Minor Peewee Toronto Red Wings 2008-2009 Head Coach 1996 Peewee Toronto Red Wings 2009-2010 Head Coach 1996 Minor Bantam Toronto Red Wings2010-2011 Head Coach 1996 Bantam Toronto Red Wings

Accomplishments included maintaining and developing strong relationships with existing and new clients to grow the business, negotiating and closing agreements to boost sales, gathering market and customer information to give the business a competitive advantage, and travelling on annual purchasing trips to Hong Kong to secure new products. Accounts included Party Packagers, K.I.D. Store, Home Hardware, Giant Tiger, Wal-Mart, Canadian Tire, Zellers, HBC, and Sears. Also represented U.S. producers such as Moose Mountain Toys, Soma, Artin, Oregon Scientific, and Arbor Toys.