1. Ben Fitzgerald
14 Larch Street
Corner Brook, NL
A2H 2S8
(709) 634-1075
(709) 638-2793
bendpcc@gmail.com
RelevantSkills and Attributes
 Highly motivated, with an entrepreneurial spirit for Sport, recreation and leisure services
 A proven ability to plan, coordinate, and deliver quality programs and events
 Exceptional ability to work with including at risk and special populations
 Excellent oral, written and computer communication skills
 A successfulcoaching background
 Dedicated to serving Non Profit organizational policies, procedures and rules of Governance
 Organized and efficient in daily operations such as quality purchasing, budget management,
staff recruitment, coordinating meetings and delivering presentations
Area of Expertise
 Human Resource
Management
 Simply Accounting
 Proposal Writing
 Client Relationship
Management
 Marketing
 Facility Management
 Team Building
 Tournament and Event
Planning
 Program Facilitation
 Financing
 Project Management
 Leadership
 Media/Liaison
Experience
 Public Speaking
 SROI – Social Return on
Investment
Work Experience
WestRock Community Centre,Corner Brook, NL 2001–Present
Executive Director
 Develop strategic plans in collaboration with an advisory Board of Directors
 Develop funding proposals to increase efficiencies, enhance human resources and improve
facilities for better services
 Develop teams and manage human resources,based mainly on servant leadership style of
mentoring/managing
 Advocate for youth and families by addressing gaps in services and lack of community supports
in place for vulnerable populations
 Oversee daily operations of the WestRock Community Centre
 Develop, implement, promote and evaluate social, recreational, and educational programs and
activities on an ongoing basis
 Ensure Occupational Health and Safety Standards are adhered to
 Create and work in partnerships with parents, volunteers, and the community to assess needs in
an effort to identify and develop new initiatives/programs

2.  Secure supplemental funding from community sources to support programs and services for the
community
 Prepare and maintain accurate and current financial records and annual operational budgets
 Prepare monthly/annual financial statements
 Attend and participate in Board of Director meetings as required
 Oversee all building maintenance of space utilized by programs and services
 Promote and provide of the WestRock Community Centre to the public, including all media and
community communications
Carleton Place Kings, Carleton Place,ON 2000-2002
General Manager/Head Coach
 Delivered first championship since 1979 to the community of Carleton Place
 Organized programs for each athlete that improved self-esteem and character
 Prepared management place for the organizational staff, resources,and finances
 Organized staff duties, scheduled practises, transportation, and executive meetings
 Prepared operational budget and report to team and league executive
Canadian Armed Forces, Canada 1989-2001
Postings:
 Help Desk Administrator, Ottawa,ON 1999-2000
 Training Regiment & Sport Facilitator, Kingston, ON 1997-1999
 Communication Research Specialist, CFS Alert, NWT 1992 -1993
 Canadian Forces Search and Rescue Support, Gander, NL 1991-1997
Education
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology, Ottawa, ON 2000-2002
Recreation Facility Management
 Operational and Organizational Management
 Program Funding Development, Implementation and Delivery
 Human Resources and Client Relations
University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI 2000
Advanced Level 1 Certified (Hockey Canada) High Performance Coach
 Selected to attend Canadian National Hockey Team Training Camp
 Selected to train with Tom Renney – NLH Coach / President of Hockey Canada
 Trained 3 years with Bob Hartley – Present Coach of Calgary Flames
Canadian Forces Station (CFS), Ottawa, ON 1998-2000
Computer Systems and Technician Administrator
 Network administration and problem solving for 780 users
 Client satisfaction
 Maintaining efficient network status
Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston, ON 1993-1994
Communication Research Specialist Diploma and Certification
 Specialist in communications research and analysis
 Sensitive report development
 Organizing, planning, and facilitating presentations and briefings

3. Canadian Forces School of Communications and Electronics, Kingston, ON 1990
Post Recruit Training – Military Training Certification
 Education in Military training – Survival, Life Safety, Planning and Execution
 Training completed in Kingston’s Maximum Security Prison
 Canadian Forces Coaching Program – NCCP Level1 and 2
Regina High School, Corner Brook, NL 1988
High School Graduate – Level III
Training and Technical Experience
2000 Special Olympics Winter Games, Ottawa,ON 2000
Sports/Venue Coordinator
 Responsible for staff of 400 volunteers
 Organized, scheduled, and assigned job duties throughout the event
 Trouble shoot all logistical problem and find quick solutions
 Performed volunteer screening process to ensure safety and quality
Ottawa 67’s – OHL Jr. Hockey Team, Ottawa, ON 2000
Community Programming
 Developed a marketing and advertising campaign to attract new season ticket holders
 Supported staff on the creation of an adopt a school program
 Participated in marketing and planning meetings with all facility staff
Corel Centre – Ottawa Senators, Ottawa, ON 2000
Program Management Trainee
 Worked various NHL games in security, promotional, and coordination positions
 Worked with Facility Manager and Engineers in full capacity
 Participated in marketing and planning meetings with all facility staff
Bob Hartley’s Hockey School, Hershey, PA 1999-2003
NHL Head Coach – Colorado Avalanche
Coach/Coordinator
 Organized scheduling and events for all group activity
 Provided mentoring and counselling to other staff and participants
 Performed coaching and managerial duties related to camp operation
Bay of Islands Ball Hockey League 2002-2006
President
 Developed operational plan that returned the league to financial stability in 1 year
 Increased league participation form 6 to 10 teams
 Coached, managed, and organized first junior team from Western Newfoundland

4. Other ProfessionalAffiliations and Certifications
 Corner Brook Winter Carnival Board of Directors 2015-Present
 Assist Suicide Intervention Training
 Standard First Aid & CPR
 True Colors Facilitator
 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS)
 Occupational Health and Safety Committee Training
 Sexual Harassment – Generaland Workplace Awareness
 High Five Certification – Principles for Healthy Child Development
 Corner Brook Recreation Commission
 Corner Brook/Bay of Islands Youth Advisory Committee
 Primary Health Committee
 Poverty Reduction Advisory Committee
 Workplace Safety Committees
 Sexual Harassment Committee
References
Craig Simms (709) 638 - 3772
Simms Financial criag.simms@sunlife.com
Owner/Operator
Wendy Paul (709) 632 - 4709
Staples Business Depot wpaul2580@gmail.com
General Manager
Darrell Jackman (613) 257 – 5711
Smallwood Crescent Community Centre smallwoodcc@nf.aibn.com
Executive Director
Gary White (709) 424 - 7384
Nav. Canada Trainer / GM Gander Flyers whiteg@navcanada.ca
Lewisporte, Newfoundland