Skills Summary

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Can analyze audiences and write in various styles to meet audience expectations
As an athlete, have learned to respond effectively to print and television interviewers
As a freelance journalist, have sharpened listening and recording skills
Have developed speaking skills through six years (1997-2003) of public speaking competitions through the Springside 4-H Beef Club
Handled the pressure of being the Guest Speaker at the 2004 Canora High School Graduation
Success in Okanagan College classes confirms an ability to read at a university level
As an athlete and worker, have learned to listen carefully to instructions

Learned the importance of fulfilling one's role as a Major Junior and Junior "A" hockey goaltender — four years in the WHL, AJHL, and BCHL
Through work experience, have learned to listen to colleagues and respect others' opinions
Recognize that collaboration provides better results than intra-team competition
Accept and respond well to performance-based criticism

Team Representative for Canmore Eagles Hockey Team at Town Council Meetings
2000— Student Council room representative and representative at School Leadership Conference, Regina
Led by example as the Vernon Vipers won the BCJHL 2007 Interior Champions title