Storm Patterson

Experience

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  Models International Management

  Apr 2008 - Sept 2013

  Model

  ❖ Selected out of thousands of applicants to participate in the 2008 Strike a Pose Model Search.❖ Judged by some of Canada's leading fashion experts and was awarded top male model out of 5 other male finalists.❖ Awarded a 1 year contract with MIM and a $500 cash prize. ❖ Participated in a Men’s Health and Fitness photo shoot.❖ Model for the Ottawa Fashion Week.❖ Participated in a Men's high-end clothing photoshoot for Chris James.

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  YMCA of Kingston

  Apr 2011 - Sept 2011

  Summer Camp Counselor

  ❖ Utilized risk management, leadership, creativity and communication skills in leading 55 campers, ages 8-15. ❖ Utilized my experience with special needs children by working with campers who had autism. ❖ Responsible for interacting with parents, daily reports on campers’ behaviour and detailed instruction of camp activities.

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  Kingston Hub Group Inc.

  May 2011 - Sept 2012

  Security Guard

  ❖ Elected as Head Security Guard out of a 20 employees. ❖ Never had to use physical force to escort customers out of the establishment or to resolve any incidents. ❖ Responsible for: - Safety of customers and bar staff. - Identifying rowdy customers and kindly ask them to leave the establishment, preventing conflicts and fights. - Ensuring that the establishments occupancy doesn’t exceed maximum capacity. - Inspecting identification of customers to prevent underage individuals from accessing the premises. - Monitoring entrances and exits to ensure that individuals who have been barred do not get into the establishment. - Frisks patrons to ensure they do not get into the bar with weapons or illegal items. - Writing reports of various incidents at the bar for record-keeping purposes and interact with police or fire departments when incidents occur. Show less

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  Lone Star Texas Grill

  Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

  Server

  ❖ Recipient of a honourable customer feedback form for extraordinary service.

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  Chris James

  Apr 2012 - Sept 2012

  Sales Consultant

  ❖ Network with the professionals of Kingston to sell career oriented, high-end clothing and fashion advice. ❖ Leveraged my strategic network to bring in professionals and increase revenues of $5,000 in 3 days. ❖ Developed relationships with client base leading recurring revenue.

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  Mosaic Sales Solutions

  Sept 2012 - May 2013

  Sales Consultant

  ❖ Mosaic Sales Solutions Canada is a field sales and marketing company providing technical products and services to support clients in merchandising, sales, customer acquisition and event marketing. ❖ I was a retail brand ambassador that sold products in retail environments through consultations and sampling. I was responsible for working in a variety of retail locations as a trained product specialist and sales expert in categories including beauty, technology, household products, food and beverages. Show less

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  CrossFit Tricolour

  Dec 2012 - May 2014

  Co-Founder & Coach

  ❖ Co-Founded the 1st Canadian University CrossFit gym to supply the demand for a low cost, instructor led fitness program. ❖ Our gym promotes health, wellness, safe lifting, inclusivity, friendships, and a supportive environment to pursue one's personal development and academic goals.❖ Secured a 4000 square foot facility. ❖Hired and manage a staff of 5 coaches and host 21 instructor led sessions a week. ❖ Generated $42,000 of revenue since September 2013 and 12 publications – including the top university story in McLean’s On Campus. ❖ Developed strategic partnerships with 7 local businesses.❖ Website: http://crossfittricolour.com/ Show less

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  Kingston Summer Group

  Apr 2013 - now

  Founder

  ❖ Attracted 1,700 members in 2 weeks. ❖ Developed partnerships with 3 local businesses to host sponsored events. ❖ This Kingston Summer Group acts as a social hub where you can meet new people and post fun events going on throughout the summer. The vision of the Kingston Summer Group is to create a strong, lasting relationship between the local Kingston community and Queen's students.

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  Queen's Innovation Connector

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Entrepreneur with Queen's Summer Innovation Initiative

  ❖ Selected as 1 of 40 participants from ~350 applicants and the 1st Kinesiology student to be enrolled into this program.❖ The Queen's Summer Innovation Initiative has been running since April of 2012 through the Queen's Innovation Connector. ❖ It is a joint incubator program between the Queen's School of Business and the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science that aims to foster corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. ❖ The program involves the formation of teams that pursue independent ventures with mentorship from some of Canada's business leaders and Queen's faculty academicians. Show less

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  Northwood

  Jun 2013 - now

  Co-Founder

  ❖ Northwood is a wooden and stone sunglasses manufacturer based out of the Queen's Innovation Connector. ❖ Judged by a panel of Venture Capitalists and placed 1st among 12 teams earning the $30,000 grand prize through the Queen’s Summer Innovation Initiative. ❖ Led business strategy, sales and marketing including first production run, which generated revenue of $2,500 in 48 hours. ❖ Currently developing our Kickstarter campaign with goal of raising $20,000 to start outsourcing and scaling our manufacturing.❖ Exceeded our Kickstarter campaign goal by $10,000. ❖ Mentored by Antonella Vergati: former Director of Corporate Development at Gucci, Italy, Manager at Bain & Company, and Analyst at Morgan Stanley.❖ Website: http://northwoodproject.ca/ Show less

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  Queen's University

  Jan 2014 - Apr 2015

  Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern

  ❖ As a 4th year Kinesiology student, my responsibility as the level 3 intern was to lead and oversee the completion of multiple varsity team training sessions at Queens University. ❖ I had the pleasure of working with the following varsity teams: - Football - Rowing - Track and Field - Men's Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball and Hockey- Women's Rugby, Soccer, Volleyball, Hockey

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  Queen's Startup Summit

  Mar 2014 - May 2014

  Founder of Consumalytics

  ❖ Founded a lifestyle based mobile advertisement service that enables retailers to target advertisements to their ideal consumers. ❖ Successfully pitched a business plan to a panel of entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, recruited a team and launched a startup over a 54-hour competition.❖ Awarded Third Place Venture Award from the Queen’s University Start-up Summit, securing $1000 of seed capital.

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  CrossFit Queen Street

  Jun 2014 - now

  Co-Owner and Coach

  ❖ Co-Founded the only CrossFit gym in the downtown core to supply the demand for a low cost, instructor led fitness program. ❖ Managed by the same founders of CrossFit Tricolour, but now operating out of it’s own 7,000 square foot facility. ❖ 1 publication in the Queen’s Journal.❖ Website: http://www.crossfitqueenstreet.com/ ❖ This is CrossFit Queen Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYZZzardAmA

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  T.E.A.M. - Technology, Engineering and Management

  Sept 2014 - now

  Project Lead

  ❖Technology, Engineering and Management (TEAM) is a multidisciplinary project course offered by the Department of Chemical Engineering at Queen's University that links 4th year students with industries seeking additional consulting resources. Started in 1995, TEAM provides participating companies with a unique opportunity to gain valuable business insights for a modest investment. TEAM brings together the talents and enthusiasm of Canada's future arts, science, engineering, law, commerce and business leaders to address your organization's challenges and advance your goals.❖ My team is currently working for the Ophthalmologist, Dr. Eduardo Navajas, in developing new surgical technologies. ❖ I facilitate all client, advisor and team meetings. In addition, I am responsible for assigning team roles and tasks. ❖ 1st Kinesiology student to be enrolled into this program.❖ Website: http://team.appsci.queensu.ca/industry/about.html Show less