1. Max Goranson
9 Glen Castle St. Toronto, ON M4R 1Z5
Tel. 647-896-2832; Email: max.goranson@mail.utoronto.ca
Work and Volunteer Experience
Outdoor/Environmental:
(Jun-Aug 2010, Jun-Aug 2011, Jun-Aug 2013) Camp Pathfinder: Canoe Trip Guide
• Algonquin Park canoe trip guide (responsible for 7-14 year old campers on 3-12 day canoe
trips), activity instructor, camp maintenance
(Dec 2011-Mar 2012) Canada World Youth Environmental Campaigner
• Developed and facilitated workshops for children in Indonesia focusing on
environmentalism and waste reduction
(Sep-Dec 2011) Macphail Woods, PEI: Reforestation Assistant
• Trail Maintenance, tree and seed planting, pruning, general nursery maintenance
Teaching:
(Dec 2011- Mar 2012) English Language Instructor at Indonesian Elementary School
• Taught school children ages 6-12 through games, songs and activities.
Planning/Organization:
(Sep 2011-Mar 2012) Canada World Youth Events
Organized events for Canada World Youth team, including:
• “Action for Change Youth Festival” (Organized an event for over 200 students)
• “Theatre for Change Workshop” (Facilitator)
• Canadian/Indonesian Performance (Organizer/participant)
• Environmental Education Campaign (Organizer/facilitator)
• Presentations at the Charlottetown Rotary Club (Organizer/presenter)
Sales:
(March-July 2012, December 2012, April-June 2013) Nursery Sales Representative: Sheridan
Nurseries
• Helped customers plan their gardens and provided assistance selecting trees, plants and
other garden products. Organized and maintained product display areas, prepared invoices,
and organized delivery schedules.
Education and Awards
(September 2012-2016) University of Toronto
(June 2011) Ontario Scholars Award
(June 2011) Secondary School Arts Certificate
(June 2011) Secondary School Diploma- Rosedale Heights School of the Arts
Recent Accomplishments/Qualifications
(June 2013) Wilderness First Responder
(June 2013) Bronze Cross
(2011-2012) Canada/Indonesia Youth Leaders in Action Program: Environment Sector (CWY)
(September 2011) Intercultural Dimensions Certificate (Centre for Intercultural Learning)
(January 2011) First Aid & CPR-C
(July 2010) Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association Level 2A
(June 2010) Wilderness First Aid
(June 2010) Bronze Medallion
(August 2009) Completed 25-day whitewater canoe trip to James Bay
Personal Qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Physically fit
• Responsible and takes initiative
• Positive attitude and sense of humor
