# Jonah Shaffer

Jonah Shaffer is a remote worker on Himalayas, Event Coordinator at International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation, based in Canada.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@jonahshaffer

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Canadian National Team Athlete with expertise in leadership and event management.
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| Detail | Value |
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| Availability | Open to opportunities |
| Location | Canada |
| Authorized to work in | Canada |
| Job categories | Manager, Event Coordinator, Management, Business Manager, IT Manager |
| Skills | Event Management, Marketing, Leadership, Sales, Team Management, CRM, French, Karate, CPR, Excel, Word, PowerPoint |

## What I'm looking for

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Seeking a role that leverages my leadership and event management skills in a dynamic team-oriented environment.
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## About

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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.
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## Experience

### Event Coordinator (current)

International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation. Jul 2015 - Present

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Served as Tournament Director for various events, managing relationships with community members and securing funding and sponsorships. Oversaw event planning and execution.
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Skills: Event-Management, Community-Engagement, Relationship-Building, Team-Leadership, Planning

### Manager

Bell Acqua Waterski School. Jan 2023 - Jan 2024

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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.
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Skills: CRM-Management, Event-Planning, Team-Leadership, Marketing-Strategy, Resource-Allocation, Customer-Service, Problem-Solving, Communication-Skills

### Graduate Assistant

University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Jun 2021 - Jun 2022

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Assisted in medical instructional scenarios, prepared medical supplies, and managed nursing stations. Proctored exams and implemented an inventory system for medical supplies.
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Skills: Teamwork, Inventory-Management, Problem-Solving, Time-Management, Communication-Skills

### Consultant

Fulcrum Sales & Marketing. Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

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Analyzed corporate culture and developed marketing and sales roles to address cultural infighting. Implemented coaching strategies for team members.
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Skills: Market-Analysis, Sales-Strategy, Cultural-Assessment, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Communication-Skills

## Education

### University 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.

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Bachelors in Business Management coupled with a Master of Business Administration, MBA, both with a focus in sales & marketing.
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### University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant - College of Nursing.

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Master of Business Administration, MBA, focusing on sales, marketing, and business plan creation and project management.
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## Tech stack

- Gmail

To contact Jonah, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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