- Over 20 years’ experience in coaching, leadership, business strategy, sales, and business development- Led strategy and business development initiatives for Quantum Speed High Performance Skating Systems, increasing annual revenue from start-up to over $1,000,000 - Trained over 20,000 players in innovative and results-driven skating development- Led and provided mentorship to hundreds of staff members and consultants- Developed an excellent, “best in class” reputation in the industry and community - Designed brought to market 3 iOS applications- Created unique curriculums and methodology- Maintained a proven track record of long-term employees and clients- Managed a real estate portfolio of over $1.5 million - Supported emerging fashion brand, EMMYDEVEAUX, in reopening their brick-and-mortar store, successfully supporting their best sales month to date in September of 2022- Won 3 WHL championships and a Memorial Cup Championship as Skating Coach with 3 WHL organizations (Edmonton Oil Kings 2007 2014, Tri-City Americans 2007-2014, and Swift Current Broncos 2017-2018)- Won Memorial Cup as Skating Coach for the Edmonton Oil Kings in 2013- Accredited as Master Skating Coach with Hockey Canada- Accredited as Master Coach Developer through the Coaches Association of Canada- Leading Facilitator and Evaluator for Skate Canada’s “CanPowerSkate” program, including the presentation the newest iteration of the “CanPowerSkate” program at Skate Canada’s National Ice Summit in 2019“During my time as Head Coach and General Manager of the Swift Current Broncos of the WHL, we hired Vanessa Hettinger to work with our players and prospects. Vanessa was instrumental in helping our players develop from an average team into a championship team in one season.” - Manny Viveiros, Head Coach, Henderson Silverknights AHL“I choose to skate with Vanessa Hettinger because I feel that she has the tools and resources to help me become an incredible skater and great person. 9 years later I can say that I have improved in both areas. With my process of coming out, Vanessa has been extremely supportive and have provided me with a safe space to be my authentic self.” – Luke Prokop, 2020 NHL Draft, Nashville PredatorsMEDIA:www.vanessahettinger.comhttps://www.jasongregor.com/december-8th-2021-ted-laurent-mike-rupp-matthew-scianitti/ https://theeverydaymillionaire.ca/find-your-edge/ https://alberta.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=823670 https://scbroncos.com/video-channels/features/vanessa-hettinger-guests-at-broncos-practice https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2675008228