Simon Larocque

Experience

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  Kootenay South Youth Soccer Association

  Apr 2015 - Oct 2021

  Soccer Referee

  Ensured control and authority of players, parents, and coaches at various venues by being clear, firm, and fun resulting in smooth games with few complaints

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  Castlegar Minor Hockey Association

  Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

  Hockey Referee

  Learned and applied the rules of hockey up to the bantam level

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  Humble Bean Coffee Co.

  May 2019 - Sept 2020

  Social Media Coordinator

  Inaugurated a successful social media program

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  Student Works West

  May 2020 - Aug 2020

  Painter

  Prepped and painted houses and businesses around the Kootenay area

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  Resorts of the Canadian Rockies

  Jun 2021 - Sept 2021

  Bike Coach, Technician, Mechanic, Lift Operator, Retail Clerk

  Coach new mountain bike riders, tech bikes, fit clients with rental gear and make sales at the retail store.

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  University of Victoria

  Sept 2021 - Nov 2021

  Student Athlete

  I participated on the UVic Men's Novice Rowing team for 2 months helping our 8-man boat win 1st in the Tail of the Gorge race and 2nd in the Head of the Gorge race. I was mostly in the stern seat and learned valuable skills of discipline and teamwork.

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  University of Victoria Commerce Students'​ Society

  Oct 2021 - Apr 2023

  My Co-Chair Abigail Parsons and I managed a team of 9 Directors to host the Gustavson School of Business Conference in March 2023! The Gustavson School of Business Conference (GSBC) is a three-day, interactive business conference held in Nanaimo, BC complete with workshops, seminars, networking and social event. GSBC is an opportunity for business students to connect with industry professionals and take part in the largest student conference on Vancouver Island! Organized and planned events for the CSS GSBC event happening in March 2022!

  • Co-Chair

    Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  • Co-Director of Athletics - GSBC University of Victoria Commerce Students Society

    Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
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  Waterworks Irrigation

  Apr 2022 - Aug 2022

  Foreman and Site Manager

  Managed job sites, ordered materials, and communicated effectively with clients and teams to resolve issues and get jobs finished effectively helping Waterworks Irrigation become the top-rated irrigation company in Victoria, BC.

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  BC Public Service

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Jr. Scrum Master / IT Project Assistant

  I was integrated into a team of Data Architects, Scrum Masters, Project Managers, Service Designers, UX Designers and Full-Stack Developers to help organize events, lead team retrospectives, perform user-experience interviews, and basic coding such as HTML and Java. I gained a strong understanding of Software development involving different parties from interviews to writing code and constructing wireframes. I wish I had the time to learn more!

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  Waterworth

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Sales Development Representative

  I performed sales calls to government officials, averaging 80+ calls daily and improving my sales conversion rate from 0.2% to 0.56% constantly seeking senior sales feedback and team support. I became proficient in HubSpot, sales tactics, communication and listening to clients' wants and needs. Additionally, I managed team initiatives and revitalized the office environment for better productivity all while gaining valuable experience working in a start-up.

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  LampPost Victoria

  Feb 2024 - now

  Co-Founder

  We highlight all of Victoria's events, all in a 5-minute read. Using a hyper-local approach, we connect people and businesses in person to foster deeper and more meaningful community connections.