Brady Coyle Portfolio

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Brady Coyle

190 Secord Street 807.356.2497

Thunder Bay, Ontario bradycoyle15@gmail.com

P7B 3E5 www.bradycoyle.com

Work Experience

Appleby College- Outdoor Education Instructor Seasonally, 2011, 2014- 2016, 2019

Led canoe trips and snowshoe trips in Temagami, Ontario, during which I taught a variety of lessons, including camp craft, paddling techniques, and quinzhee building.
Successfully collaborated with other outdoor educators to plan wilderness expeditions, assess and evaluate students, and ensure the safety of all expedition members.

Canoe North Adventures- Canoe Trip Guide June- Aug. 2019

Led clients safely down Northern Canadian rivers, while teaching paddling techniques, lessons in river hydrology, and educating clients on wilderness travel.
Successfully led river travel and hikes, prepared food for clients, and ensured group safety while travelling in a remote wilderness setting.

Lakehead University School of Outdoor Recreation- Expedition Leader Sept.- Oct. 2018

I was responsible for leading students on canoe and hiking trips, as a component of their Outdoor Skills and Theory (OSAT) class.
Successfully provided a safe and enjoyable trip for students while teaching the OSAT curriculum, which included camp craft, navigation, and paddling and hiking skills.

Camp Temagami- Senior Head Canoe Trip Guide Summers, 2010- 2014, 2016- 2018

Led children and teenagers on flat water and whitewater canoe trips in Ontario, Quebec and Labrador for up to 25 days.
Successfully taught paddling and wilderness skills, while fostering an environment in which campers could develop teamwork, confidence, and leadership abilities.

Edmund Park Adventure Education- Program Coordinator & Instructor Jan.- Aug. 2015

Coordinated school programs of up to 150 students, led multi- day expeditions, and taught a variety of outdoor adventure activities.
Successfully planned logistics for expeditions and led a staff team of competent instructors by creating a supportive learning environment for students and instructors.

Certifications

Outdoor Adventure

Education

Honours Bachelor in Outdoor Recreation Awarded 2019

Bachelor of Arts in Geography Awarded 2019

Lakehead University Thunder Bay, Ontario

Ontario College Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Awarded 2014

Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley Pembroke, Ontario

Summary of Skills

Risk Management

Business

Basic fluency in the use of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access)
Understanding different marketing techniques.
Understanding and creating basic financial documentation
Formulating a professional business proposal

Community Involvement

Lakehead University Rugby FC- Board of Directors and Vice-President Jan. 2017- Jan. 2019

As a member of the Board of Directors, I approve decisions such as annual budgets and executive member appointments. I formulate and continually evaluate the clubs’ mission statement and strategic goals.
As the Vice- President I organized games for the club, facilitated workshops with Rugby Ontario for members to become certified rugby instructors and planned a flag rugby tournament for middle schools in Thunder Bay.

Algonquin College- Outdoor Adventure Jedi Program Sept. 2013- Apr. 2014

Mentored first year students in the Outdoor Adventure program during my second year.
Assisted first year students with their transition into post-secondary education by advising them on issues such as time management, academics and gear selection.

Lawrence Park C.I.- Boys Athletic Board Member Sept. 2009- June 2010

Organized and supervised school-wide events and fundraisers, such as barbeques, The Terry Fox Run, and activity days for local elementary schools.
Encouraged an active lifestyle in the school community by facilitating a wide variety of intramural sports throughout the school year.

References Upon Request