Julia Thrift

Experience

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  Canlan Ice Sports

  Jan 2008 - Jun 2011

  Skating Instructor

  Instructor for hockey camps and “Learn to Skate” programs, teaching basic skating skills for students interested in hockey and figure skating. Critiquing performance and providing feedback to both students and parents. Documented student progress through report cards. Hockey skills training, power skating, off ice training, stick and puck work..

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  S-Trip!

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2011

  Trip Organizer

  Volunteer Big White Grad Trip Organizer. Primary liaison between students and S-Trip organization. Recruited students, assisted in the collection of payments, insured all participants were aware of the nature of the event and dealt with issues as they occurred.

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  Pacific Boarder

  Jul 2011 - Jul 2011

  Videographer

  Volunteer worker. Filmed for the Pacific Boarder snowboard team at Camp Of Champions and assisted in making a short promotional film.

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  West 49

  Nov 2011 - Dec 2011

  Sales Associate

  Clerk in a retail operation specializing in clothing and equipment aimed at the youth sports culture. Assisting customers with any aspect of their purchase. Managing cash, debit and credit card purchases. Stocking and maintenance responsibilities incumbent in retail.

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  Queenstown Ice Arena

  Apr 2012 - Oct 2013

  Skate Hand

  Rink generalist, responsible for interaction with customers, insured clients could use equipment in a safe manner, cash management. Skate Patrol. Provided skating instruction to walk in clients as required. Some food and beverage services including alcohol during special events. Worked as part of team at special events.

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  NZ Ski

  Jul 2012 - Sept 2013

  Lift Operations & Rentals

  Lift operator, Car Park Management, Tube Park Attendant, Equipment Rentals. Responsible for giving a positive guest experience and assist customers to use the lift safely. Car park, crowd control duties. Assigned responsibilities for a project to improve Tube Park customer experience and safety. Videographer, editor for year-end Lift Operations video.

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  Powder King Mountain Resort

  Dec 2013 - Apr 2014

  Lift Supervisor

  Supervisor of daily lift operations, weekly schedules, signing off of hours worked, attendant work, assist with event set-up, take down and general mountain maintenance. Monitor and supervise for safety and general smooth operations of daily activities on the mountain. Relief of mountain dispatch staff and training others in dispatch duties. Assist in organization of special events, keep fun in the ski / snowboard, snowshoeing or other activities so that guests fully enjoy their experience.

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  Sun Peaks Resort

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2016

  Lift Operator for summer and winter operations at BC’s 2nd largest mountain resort. Ensuring safe loading/unloading of the foot, bicycle, and ski passengers. Loading of bicycles and other equipment. Tube Park, trampoline/bungee, and market survey duties.

  • Rentals

    Nov 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Lift Operations

    Jun 2014 - Apr 2016
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  Thrift Shop Productions

  Sept 2014 - now

  Freelance Marketing Specialist

  Freelance digital media and marketing for individuals and organizations in snowsports, outdoor recreation and telecommunications markets. Tasks including website development, e-marketing, digital content creation, photography, video and graphic design work. Meeting customers and customer clients to establish a connection and the requirements of particular projects. Clients include Maximise snowsports training facility, TAG Power Solutions LTD, Comm/net Systems, Mont Tremblant Rugby Club, Bottoms Bar & Grill, Snowbombing Canada (through Sun Peaks). Show less

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  TAG Power Solutions Ltd.

  Sept 2014 - Apr 2020

  Marketing Specialist

  Development of e-marketing and sales material on a contract basis. Currently working on website. Documentation of customer sites to establish power equipment requirements. Meeting customer representatives in the telecom/cable television sector. Developed company logo.

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  WildPlay Element Parks

  Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

  Park Supervisor

  Management of staff of 26 at outdoor adventure facility offering rope course, zip line, canyon swing and bungy jump. Ensure safe operation of facility and that staff skill and training meet organizational training requirements. First responder for emergency situations. Escalation point for customer service complaints. Worked with Marketing Manager on the Nanaimo Social Media platform, Instagram, Facebook, Web posts. Increased user reach by 200%.

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  Out Here

  Sept 2016 - Apr 2018

  Co-Founder

  Co-founder of Out Here Thompson Rivers University Ski and Snowboard Club, responsible for bringing large groups of university students to local ski hills, hosting events and working with club sponsors and affiliates; Oronge Boardshop, Saga Outerwear, Somewon Outerwear, RedBull. Assisted with Campus in Flight Big Air event held on the Thompson Rivers University Campus. Designer of logos, graphics used on digital and merchandising material.

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  SilverStar Mountain Resort

  Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

  Digital Media Marketing Coordinator

  Plans schedules and creates social content for all platforms. Photographer, videographer editor. Graphic design for eblasts, social posts, video graphics. Work with media for PR, news release photos and other media kit photos as well as assisting in finding other content creators to assist with building community. Website work and updates on day to day basis. Use of equipment such as adobe editing software, Ronin gimbal, drone work and multiple cameras. Work closely with other departments for promotional purposes, as well as with events crew to promote events. Assisted with implementations of new social practices and company wide hashtag. Show less

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  Tourism Sun Peaks

  Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

  Customer Liaison & Marketing

  Customer facing liaison for activities offered by Tourism Sun Peaks. Customer service and bookings.Conducted marketing surveys to develop long term plans for the development of the Sun Peaks resort. Some graphic design and creation of content work.

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  Masa's Bar & Grill

  Nov 2017 - Apr 2018

  Digital Marketing Specialist

  Content creation and scheduling for social media platforms for Masa’s Club Nights. Graphic design work, marketing plan for 2018/19 winter season.

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  Thredbo Resort

  Jun 2018 - Oct 2018

  Rentals
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  Ziptrek Ecotours Mont-Tremblant

  May 2019 - Aug 2023

  Communication in marketing and sales in both French and English. Content creation, scheduling and analytics. Worked closely with wholesalers, resellers and partners. Booked and planned group visits, scheduled media visits and assessed advertising opportunities. Some graphic design work. -Employed as the Sales and Marketing Coordinator for 2020 season, however due to Covid-19, Ziptrek Ecotours Mont Tremblant did not operate. Returned for the 2021 season.- Part-time work over winter season 21/22- Took leave from July 2022 to March 2023 before returning. Show less

  • Sales and Marketing Coordinator

    Mar 2020 - Aug 2023

  • Guide and Ambassador

    May 2019 - May 2020
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  RED Mountain Resort

  Oct 2019 - Oct 2022

  Group Sales + Volunteer Supervisor

  Coordinations of all groups that visited Red Mountain Resort. Groups varied from ski clubs, international visitors and industry brands. Worked closely with venues, food and beverage and other sectors as well as hosting the groups during their visits. Assist with contacting potential new group visits and coordination of media visits. Scheduling, hiring and general supervision of group of 70 front facing volunteers consisting of on mountain Snow Host and Events. Was involved in planning, coordination and running of all seasonal events for both 2019 and 2020 season. Some graphic design aid for food and beverage, lodging and events. Show less

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  Skyline Enterprises

  Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

  Luge Operator
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  The Strait and Narrow Pacific Coast Cocktails

  Jul 2022 - Feb 2023

  Consumer Engagement Specialist

  Sales representative for the Vancouver Island market. Responsible for market brand representation, brand education, in-person visit, and sales calls. Use of CRM Review and analyze sales data and establish targets. Create, edit, and publish engaging content across all social media channels. Worked directly with 3rd party content creators, planned and represented the brand at events.

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  Canada Snowboard

  Aug 2023 - now

  Communications & Graphic Design Coordinator