Alex Grebenyuk

Experience

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  Independent/Carrier Talent/Royal Canadian Legion/Gateway Theatre

  Sept 2003 - Dec 2016

  Actor

  • Auditioned for and volunteered in several short films and stage plays• Lead role in Merritt’s production of “A Thousand Clowns” at the Royal Canadian Legion• Helped write, produce/perform the production of “E-Race” at Gateway Theatre in Richmond• Participated in 6 theatrical plays between grade 10 and 12, including 4 lead roles

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  Evolution 107.9

  Sept 2006 - May 2008

  On-Air/News/Sports/Production/Copywriting/Play by Play

  • Contributed to all aspects of running an FM campus station at BCIT• Play by play/colour /host for the Burnaby Express 07-08 season on Evolution 107.9 FM • Called the Langley Chiefs/Nanaimo Clippers Conference Final on the BCHL fanzone in 2008

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  Rogers Sportsnet

  May 2007 - May 2007

  Memorial Cup Volunteer

  • Assisted Sportsnet host Rob Faulds in tracking down interviews and daily preparations• Toured Vancouver with the video crew to seek out shooting locations with the trophy• Helped overlook the behind-the-scenes operations of the TV broadcast on Sportsnet

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  Vancouver Giants Hockey Club

  Sept 2007 - Apr 2008

  In-House reporter

  • Conducted intermission interviews on CKNW 98 and Evolution 107.9 FM• Hosted the intermission WHL Ice Break and assisted pxp broadcaster Joey Kenward as needed

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  Merritt Broadcasting Ltd.

  Apr 2008 - Jul 2012

  Play by Play/Weekend host

  • Announced all regular season/playoff games on Q101 + the BCHL fanzone• Hosted a weekend morning show on Q101 plus afternoons/voicing/production/sales

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  Kamloops Blazers

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2009

  Colour Commentator

  • Filled in as a colour commentator on Radio NL Kamloops with former Blazers broadcaster Kirk Fraser

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  Vancouver Giants Hockey Club

  Jul 2012 - Nov 2012

  Director of Media Relations & Broadcasting

  • Play by play for all Giants road games on TEAM Radio• Prepared news releases/media guides/stats packs & wrote stories for the website• Ran the Giants social media platforms (including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram)• Conducted frequent interviews, set up player interviews/appearances for other media

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  Delta TV/SFU (University)

  Jan 2013 - Mar 2014

  Play by Play/Colour Commentary/PA Announcing

  • Play by play broadcasting and colour commentary for the PJHL’s Delta Ice Hawks and Delta Minor Hockey games for Delta TV• Play by play broadcasting and public address announcing for the BCIHL’s SFU University Clan

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  Canadian Traffic Network

  Jun 2013 - Jan 2019

  Traffic Reporter

  • Deliver live and pre-recorded traffic reports for several radio stations in Vancouver (News 1130, AM730, 650 CISL and The Drive in Chilliwack)• Collect, input & distribute live traffic updates throughout Greater Vancouver

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  Fantasy Sports Warehouse

  Sept 2013 - Mar 2014

  Hockey Writer

  • Exclusive hockey writer offering fantasy analysis and advice for those involved in hockey pools

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  ToursByLocals

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Customer Support/Operations Specialist

  • Provide front line support to Travellers, Travel Agents and Guide-Partners through email and inbound telephone calls (including processing payments, cancellations etc)• Find solutions for emergency situations in order to save tours (finding replacement guides, facilitating Traveler/Guide communication etc.)• Resolve disputes in a diplomatic manner, ensuring a fair balance between our Customers (Travellers/Travel Agents) and Guide-Partners. • Edit email communication between Travellers and Guides to ensure a smooth flow of information and that all policies are followed by both Travellers/Travel Agents and Guide-Partners.• Assisted in training new staff• Suggested and helped to implement website improvements and operations procedures to maximize efficiency in our department• Lead coordinator for the Flight Centre (City Insider) program/partnership Show less

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  Landsea Tours & Adventures

  Jan 2018 - Mar 2019

  Tour Guide & Driver

  • Conduct sightseeing tours to Vancouver, North Shore, Victoria, Squamish & Whistler• Provide transport services for tours & transfers using an SUV, Sprinter Van & bus/ mini-coach (24-30) people with a class 2 Commercial driver license.• Assist guests with booking tours and adventures/ handle guest queries and concerns• Process payment for tours via cash & credit card, administrative paperwork/cash-outs

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  BC Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU)

  Mar 2019 - Sept 2021

  Correctional Officer
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  Landsea Tours & Adventures

  Mar 2022 - now

  Tour Guide & Driver

  • Conduct sightseeing tours to Vancouver, North Shore, Victoria, Squamish & Whistler• Provide transport services for tours & transfers using an SUV, Sprinter Van & bus/ mini-coach (24-30) people with a class 2 Commercial driver license.• Assist guests with booking tours and adventures/ handle guest queries and concerns