Stephen Kaita Email & Phone Number

Langley, BC, CA

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Announced match-day moments, sponsor reads, and roster information to soccer fans
• Created game day soccer score sheets to help smoothen match day production and operation
• Communicated with producer and game presentation coordinator changes to the script and itinerary
• Acted as a substitute public address announcer for Vancouver Whitecaps FC at BC Place

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Provided assistance with set up and execution of media timeout and intermission contests
• Assisted with entertainment including anthem singer, Every Kid’s dream skater, and promotions
• Acted as a liaison between fans, corporate sponsors, and performers to communicate expectations
• Supported training of hype team staff for accurate and consistent game-night entertainment
• Multi-tasked and prioritized game day activations to ensure efficient and effective execution
• Assisted the Abbotsford Canucks game presentation team for the 2023 Calder Cup Playoffs

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Provided customer service for fans about Vancouver Canadians game day information and seating
• Escorted mascots to designated areas of the ballpark to provide security and service for fans
• Gathered fans to be part of the fan experience for production and in-game entertainment
• Acted as a red hat to communicate on two-way radios information from the stadium to press box
• Trained staff members on reading baseball scripts, itineraries, and scoreboards

Langley, British Columbia

Activities: BC High School Basketball Championships, BC High School Volleyball Championships, Trinity Western University Spartans, BBall Nationals, Valley West Giants, Tsumura Basketball Invitational, World Under-17 Hockey Challenge

Langley, British Columbia

• Announced over 150 rounds per day of competitor introductions, scores, and placements
• Communicated with staff members using two-way radios for efficient time-management
• Tracked tournament rider placements using staggered systems
• Timed over 200 competition rounds using advanced and accurate timing systems
• Created and announced over 50 sponsor scripts to advertise products to the general public

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

• Recruited fans to become contestant for on-field and in-stand game-day contests and activations
• Assisted in facilitating on-field performances through set-up, tear down, and crowd management
• Communicated team plans and information concisely using two-way radios
• Prepared game-day promotions and activations for fan contests and giveaways
• Assisted with CFL staff members on activations and execution in the 2023 Grey Cup Playoffs

Langley, British Columbia, Canada

• Reviewed game-day scripts with public address announcer, TriCaster director, and game-day coordinator to allow stronger communication and make changes if necessary
• Provided audio check-ups around the arena to assess volume levels and voice projection clarity
• Liaised with internal and external partners such as staff, volunteers, managers, coaches, and community members to communicate expectations and timing protocols
• Assisted with the Timbits mini-game programs and anthem singers are in the correct location at the correct times
• Established rapport with fans to enhance fan experience and presence within the arena including before, during, and after game
• Facilitated game-day activations with a high degree of accuracy such as the Tim Hortons Coffee Cup challenge, Buy-Low Foods Frisbee Toss, 50/50 draw, and Subway giveaways

Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

Surrey, British Columbia

Activities: British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL)

Coquitlam, British Columbia

Activities: British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL)

North Vancouver, British Columbia

Activities: Volleyball, Basketball, PACWEST Provincials (2020)

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Hosted over 40 in-game promotions and contests per year for spectators
• Hyped up a crowd of average attendance of 300+ people to increase energy levels.
• Ensured sponsors announcements were announced to fans with clarity
• Communicated with event leads and staff members to facilitate game-night entertainment
• Outreached to Burnaby and Coquitlam school districts to increase spectator attendance
• Clarified instructions with NCAA officials and coordinators to ensure smooth event operations

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Acted as an event lead liaison for SFU Clan Athletics, the NCAA, and over 25 visiting teams
• Supervised over 30 staff members to ensure events run smoothly
• Scheduled mini-game contacts to participate in varsity game-day halftime shows
• Created promotional games by using fan interactions and surveys
• Facilitated in-game social media contests using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
• Wrote over 30 game-day scripts to increase communication levels for spectators and staff

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Handled merchandise during game-day operations using multiple methods for maximum advertising
• Tracked ticket sales to count the spectator attendance
• Addressed the needs of customers by answering questions and inquires

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Worked with children ages 6-16, understanding different ages brackets for camps
• Taught English as a Second Language camps to improve writing and reading skills
• Attended meetings for daily and weekly communications between staff members
• Supervised campers to ensure safety and security within each environment
• Drew pictures to teach new concepts and ideas to the campers

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Created an online coaching course for over 25 peer coaches for volunteer training
• Hosted over 15 meetings per term to teach coaching skills to fellow peers and colleagues
• Introduced pedagogical learning strategies to coaches to present different coaching styles
• Communicated between a team of five using Android, iPhone and email applications
• Presented at training conferences using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications
• Facilitated training workshops to teach peer training concepts to seven peer programs

Burnaby, British Columbia

• Mentored over 60 students to provide alternative viewpoints on improving class projects
• Facilitated in-class activities to explain social issues in education
• Communicated between a team of five to strategize teaching and mentorship protocols
• Hosted weekly office hours to explain course themes and objectives
• Wrote weekly reading logs to discuss advanced issues in the current school system

Langley, British Columbia

• Advised customers best deals & qualities while giving alternatives for products
• Organized departments in stocking while aiding team members & administrative staff simultaneously
• Transacted items while interacting with customers to know about their shopping experience
• Evaluated inventory for the department head, determining monetary product values
• Documented closing duty communication reports for morning staff, communicating the logistics of the night operations

Langley & Burnaby, British Columbia

• Created bout sheets for tournament operations, timely running matches with efficiency
• Interacted with coaches on communicating issues within the environment
• Communicated with the head pair master for further actions of match outcomes
• Tracked student/team processes using multiple wall charts
• Organized weigh-in sheets to enter into the computer software for creating matches

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, World Literature Major, International Studies Minor In Comparative World Politics, Culture & Society

Activities and Societies: SFU World Literature Student Union, SFU International Studies Student Association, SFU World Literature Student.

Education

• Completed 49 Credits Towards a Bachelor of Education • Highlighted Coursework: Curriculum and Instruction, Classroom Management, and.