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Kyley Drach

Kyley Drach

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Manager, Operations and Analytics at Rocky Mountaineer

  • Education

    • Thompson Rivers University

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      Master's degree Environmental Science

      Researching chemical exposure and the effect of endocrine disrupting chemicals and lifestyle choices on women's reproductive health.

    • Thompson Rivers University

      -
      Bachelor's degree Biology/Biological Sciences, General

    • Medicine Hat College

      2013 - 2014
      Certificate Computerized Bookkeeping

  • Experience

    • Solar Wind Botanicals

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      Greenhouse Worker

      Worked as part of a team to catalogue orders, take inventory, and inspect plants.

    • On Campus Housing

      Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
      Cleaner

      Worked as part of a team to clean and provide general maintenance to office buildings, dormitories, and solarium gardens.

    • Leisure Way Group Home

      Jan 2013 - Jan 2014
      Office Coordinator and Bookkeeper

      Managed the office, including the upkeep of all employee, client, medical, and business records. Created new policies, procedures, and medical/client forms, as well as organized and prepared for audits. Managed all bookkeeping for the company

    • Saint John Vianney Parish

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2019
      Family and Children's Minister

      Coordinated family and church events for the Parish. Responsible for organizing and leading events including giving talks and managing and training volunteers. Also managed the Parish website and provided website maintenance.

    • Rocky Mountaineer

      Jan 2016 - now

      Responsible for leading the Kamloops team, as well as communicating and collaborating with several different departments within the company and outside contracted partners. Responsible for making decisions related to guest services and team duties. Responsible for training and supervising a team, as well as coordinating communication between several different departments within the company. Responsible for assisting the Station Manager and providing guest services every shift for an average of 500-800 guests per night. Exhibited teamwork and provided guest services every shift to an average of 500-800 guests per night. Responsible for preparation of various tasks before guest arrival as well as problem-solving and assisting guests after they have arrived in Kamloops.

      • Manager Operations and Analytics

        Apr 2023 - now

      • Station Manager

        Jan 2022 - now

      • Lead Destination Host

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2022

      • Destination Host

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

    • Compass Group

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2022
      Bartender

      Responsible for running the bar and cash register at Sandman Center for Blazers games and other events. Responsible for serving and making drinks, keeping bar and tables clean, and ensuring liquor laws and COVID-19 protocols are followed and enforced.

    • Thompson Rivers University

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2021
      Teaching Assistant

      Responsible for the instruction of the laboratory portions of Biology 2280: Evolution and Ecology of Land Plants, Biology 1110: Principles of Biology 1, and Biology 1210: Principles of Biology 2. Responsible for guiding students and grading assignments and exams.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accessibility for All

      Transport Canada
      Jan 2022

    • Serving it Right

      Responsible Service BC
      Jan 2019

    • Human Service Emergency Response (HSR)

      Rocky Mountaineer
      Jan 2018

    • Women in Leadership: Building Your Infrastructure for Leadership

      Skillsoft
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • WHMIS

      Rocky Mountaineer
      Jan 2021

    • Certified Trainer

      Rocky Mountaineer
      Jan 2018

    • Harnessing the Power of Pressure: Building Resilience When It Matters Most

      Skillsoft
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek on The Pink Pandemic: A Recovery Plan for Women, Allies, and Organizations

      Skillsoft
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Leadercamp on-demand: Women's Career Development Amidst the Pink Pandemic

      Skillsoft
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

    • Influencing and Persuading Others

      Skillsoft
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      British Columbia Graduate Scholarship Province of British Columbia 2021 BC Graduate Scholarships are given to the best and brightest graduate students who are leaders in their fields. Eligible graduate programs will be research intensive and professional with emphasis, but not exclusive, focus on disciplines related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Circle of Excellence Award in Leadership Rocky Mountaineer 2021 This award is for any team member, including those outside of formal leadership positions, who:•Empowers other team members to drive growth and/or efficiencies in their own business activities and in partnership with other teams.•Committed to achieving extraordinary outcomes through their values-based leadership.•Motivates, coaches, and inspires others to act and perform at a higher level.•Advocates on behalf of team or others when needed. •Actively solicits participation… Show more This award is for any team member, including those outside of formal leadership positions, who:•Empowers other team members to drive growth and/or efficiencies in their own business activities and in partnership with other teams.•Committed to achieving extraordinary outcomes through their values-based leadership.•Motivates, coaches, and inspires others to act and perform at a higher level.•Advocates on behalf of team or others when needed. •Actively solicits participation, and objectively evaluates feedback, ideas and perspectives drawn from a diverse workforce –harnessing strengths and developing team capability.•Embraces and champions change.•Serves as a role model to others through positive interactions. Show less
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Graduate Student Research Mentor Fellowship Thompson Rivers University 2021 This award goes to TRU graduate students, domestic and international, who are engaged in research and who wish to serve as mentors for undergraduate research, scholarship and creative enquiry. Mentors volunteer with the Research Office on a variety of projects related to the enhancement of student research and work as a team, mentoring students from a variety of majors and backgrounds, pooling resources and collaborating with faculty.
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Canada Graduate Scholarships - Masters (CGS-M) Canadian Institute of Health and Research 2020 The objective of the Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s (CGS M) program is to help develop research skills and assist in the training of highly qualified personnel by supporting students who demonstrate a high standard of achievement in graduate studies. The CGS M program provides financial support to high-calibre scholars who are engaged in an eligible master’s program in Canada.
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Master's Showcase Best Oral Presentation - First Place Thompson Rivers University 2020 Graduate student competition where first-year Master's students provide a 4-minute talk on their research to the public.
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Three Minute Thesis (3MT) - Second Place Thompson Rivers University 2020 3MT is an academic competition that assists graduate students with fostering effective presentation and communication skills. Participants must present their graduate thesis is 3 minutes or less in non-scientific language for the general public.
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Ken Lepin Graduate Student Award Ken Lepin Family 2019 The Ken Lepin Graduate Student Awards is given based on outstanding academic achievement in prior course work and research. The selection will also take into account leadership activities and active involvement in the university community.
    • Awarded to Kyley Drach
      Undergraduate Research Ambassador Award Thompson Rivers University 2018 This capstone experience strengthens students' undergraduate research understanding and provides training to enhance skills as TRU Ambassadors. Ambassadors work with the Research Office on a range of projects related to undergraduate research.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member

      Issued by TRUSU Biology Undergraduate Society (BUGS) on Jan 2017
      TRUSU Biology Undergraduate Society (BUGS)Associated with Kyley Drach

    • Actor

      Issued by Kamloops Heritage Railway on Sept 2018
      Kamloops Heritage RailwayAssociated with Kyley Drach

    • Volunteer

      Issued by TRU Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference on Mar 2017
      TRU Undergraduate Research and Innovation ConferenceAssociated with Kyley Drach

    • Youth Minister, Musician, Sound Technician, Music Coordinator

      Issued by Church Volunteer Work on Sept 2004
      Church Volunteer WorkAssociated with Kyley Drach

    • Co-Chair

      Issued by Kamloops Station Occupational Health and Safety Committee on Mar 2019
      Kamloops Station Occupational Health and Safety CommitteeAssociated with Kyley Drach

    • Member

      Issued by Kamloops Station Occupational Health and Safety Commitee on Mar 2018
      Kamloops Station Occupational Health and Safety CommiteeAssociated with Kyley Drach