Jonah Shaffer
@jonahshaffer
Canadian National Team Athlete with expertise in leadership and event management.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
As a Canadian National Team Athlete, I have excelled on the international stage, representing my country with pride. My academic background includes a Bachelor's in Business Management and an MBA, both focusing on sales and marketing. My journey as a student-athlete at a D1 National Champion University Ski Team has honed my ability to balance high-level performance with academic excellence.
Professionally, I have managed bookings, payments, and CRM processes at Bell Acqua Waterski School, led marketing activities, and executed large-scale events. My leadership roles include being a Graduate Assistant in Nursing and an Event Coordinator for international tournaments, where I managed teams and secured sponsorships.
My achievements include being a World Champion, US Open Champion, and holding multiple Canadian records. I am fluent in French, hold a Black Belt in Karate, and am certified in various areas such as AED and CPR. My expertise spans event management, marketing, and leadership, with a strong focus on teamwork and achieving success.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Event Coordinator
International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation
Jul 2015 - Present (10 years)
Served as Tournament Director for various events, managing relationships with community members and securing funding and sponsorships. Oversaw event planning and execution.
Manager
Bell Acqua Waterski School
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Managed all bookings, payments, and CRM processes while leading marketing activities and partnerships. Planned and executed large-scale events, delegating team members and allocating resources effectively.
Graduate Assistant
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)
Assisted in medical instructional scenarios, prepared medical supplies, and managed nursing stations. Proctored exams and implemented an inventory system for medical supplies.
Consultant
Fulcrum Sales & Marketing
Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 (1 month)
Analyzed corporate culture and developed marketing and sales roles to address cultural infighting. Implemented coaching strategies for team members.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ULUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Activities and societies: Student Athlete on D1 National Champion University Ski Team throughout bachelor's degree.
Bachelors in Business Management coupled with a Master of Business Administration, MBA, both with a focus in sales & marketing.
ULUniversity of Louisiana at Lafayette
Master of Business Administration, Business Administration
Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant - College of Nursing.
Master of Business Administration, MBA, focusing on sales, marketing, and business plan creation and project management.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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