Benjamin DeJong

Benjamin DeJong
CONTACT
ADDRESS: 22 Kantor Court St. Thomas ON N5R 0A1
PHONE: (519) 868-7713
EMAIL: bdejong@redeemer.ca
 
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
–  Professional attitude and the ability to keep composure in busy and stressful situations resulting in work efficiency and long-term success
–  The ability to set clear, measurable goals in both individual and group settings, using strengths and work ethic to ensure these goals are accomplished
–  Superior communication skills both written and verbal when in contact with group members, in public speaking, and other authorities to ensure efficiency and eliminate confusion
–  The capacity to coordinate several projects or tasks at once by using time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills
 
EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HONOURS KINESIOLOGY
SEPTEMBER 2018 – PRESENT
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY, ANCASTER ON
–  Completed 20 courses at the university level, including Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Nutrition, and Cell & Molecular Biology.
–  Currently enrolled in Care and Prevention of Injuries, Psychology of Sport, Inquiries of Issues in Health, and Clinical and Rehabilitation Exercise Prescriptions.
–  Dean’s List – GPA of 80% or above for three semesters
–  Expected completion April 2020
 
WORK EXPERIENCE
SUBJECT TUTOR
JANUARY 2020 – PRESENT
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY, ANCASTER ON
–  Assist students in understanding course curriculum to help prepare them for assignments, tests, and exams
–  Tutoring subjects include: Introduction to Biology, Human Anatomy, Statistics, and Human Physiology
 
LANDSCAPE LABOURER
MAY 2020 – AUGUST 2020
ROCKCREST LANDSCAPE BY DESIGN, DUNDAS ON
–  Worked alongside a collaborative team of Certified Horticulturalists and laborers to complete customized landscaping projects that met each client’s design specifications
–  Developed strong work ethic by overcoming obstacles such as weather and product backorder to complete tasks within scheduled deadlines
 
TEAM MEMBER
JUNE 2016 – AUGUST 2019
TIM HORTONS, ST. THOMAS ON
–  Worked with 20 co-workers to accomplish excellent customer service, received recognition and more responsibilities for exceeding expectations such as training 10 new employees
–  Used teamwork capabilities and efficient time management skills to accomplish company goals such as drive-thru times while maintaining the accuracy of products and clean workspace
 
TURKEY SHOPPE EMPLOYEE
JANUARY 2014 – JANUARY 2016
OEGEMA TURKEY FARM & SHOPPE, TALBOT VILLE, ON
–  Obtained critical thinking skills from managing products, recording inventory data, and maintaining product integrity
–  Worked with farm employees to ensure cleanliness and safety standards of farm assets, including barn maintenance and livestock wellbeing
 
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
VARSITY VOLLEYBALL
SEPTEMBER 2018 – PRESENT
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY, ANCASTER ON
–  Attend daily practices and workouts to improve athletic performance for competitive events in addition to executing both task and interpersonal skills to ensure healthy relationships and teamwork
–  Recorded game statistics to update the team on performance and to provide stats for future team goals

STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
SEPTEMBER 2019 – PRESENT
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY, ANCASTER ON
–  Worked collaboratively with the student body to voice concerns and issues within the school community
–  Attended monthly meetings to update and discuss with student council the necessary changes that need to be brought forward to school faculty

VOLLEYBALL COACH
SEPTEMBER 2014–DECEMBER 2017
SPIKES VOLLEYBALL CLUB, ST. THOMAS
–  Advised athletes on healthy living, diet, and exercise to improve athlete’s performance and individual skills
–  Co-ordinated practices, games, and tournaments to keep athletes involved in team functions and in regular physical activity
 
REFERENCES
BRAD DOUWES
ATHLETIC EVENTS & RECRUITMENT COORDINATOR
REDEEMER UNIVERSITY
bdouwes@redeemer.ca
(905) 923-4319
 
JOANNE POLLOCK
TIM HORTONS MANAGER
TIM HORTONS
Joannepollock2010@hotmail.com
(519) 494-8072
 
JASON SCHOUTEN
PRINCIPLE
ST. THOMAS COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
jasondschouten@gmail.com
(519) 639-5925