Ben Redfern

Account Executive at Martin Merry and Reid Ltd.
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(386) 825-5501
Location
East York, Ontario, Canada, CA

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Credentials

  • Instructor Evaluator
    Sail Canada | Voile Canada
    Apr, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Learning Facilitator
    Sail Canada | Voile Canada
    Apr, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Cansail 3/4 Instructor
    Sail Canada~Voile Canada
  • Cansail Chutes and Wires
    Sail Canada~Voile Canada
  • Coaching Level 1
    Canadian Ski Coaching Federation
  • Program Manager
    Sail Canada~Voile Canada
  • Wet Feet
    Sail Canada~Voile Canada

Experience

    • Canada
    • Insurance
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Account Executive
      • Feb 2023 - Present
    • United Arab Emirates
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Automotive Claims Adjuster
      • Mar 2022 - Jan 2023

    • Customer Service Representative
      • Jun 2021 - Mar 2022

    • Project Manager
      • Nov 2019 - Oct 2020

      Ontario Sailing is the sport governing body for sailing in the province dedicated to developing lifelong sailors in Ontario by way of programming through Clubs & Schools. • Managed the Boom Sailing Program; a mobile program which has multiple units that travel around the province teaching sailing. • Managed/recruited 16 individual Host Sites for program delivery o Optimized date scheduling for individual program success • Customer Retention: Built relationships with host contacts clarifying expectations and deliverables • Managed recruitment/ hiring for program leadership and support roles - Totaling three staff • Led the Social Media presence for the organization o Built a more engaging presence online resulting in a 14.4% growth in followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter over the year • Coordinated and coached an able sail program for sailors with cognitive and physical disabilities • Organized our presence at the Toronto International Boat Show o Received online feedback indicating our positive impact o Spoke multiple times at the show on how to get into sailing Show less

    • Canada
    • Spectator Sports
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Nov 2017 - Nov 2019

      Sailing program of 60+ athletes per week, and 9 staff, focused on delivering a safe and fun learning environment • Led the hiring and recruitment • Facilitated instructor development prior to and throughout the sailing season through training: o Effective coaching methods (on and off the water) o Effective customer service skills o Gave ongoing feedback – positive and constructive to help foster new and senior staff development • Added a new programing for adults • Customer Retention – Communicating to both parent and athlete; ensuring that the experience delivered is in line with our programs objectives and one that meets their expectations – tracked through surveys and personal communication. • Led the social media presence and online advertising through online platforms including Facebook and Google AdWords campaigns • Setup and managed our use of the online e-commerce platform Checklick (A national platform that allows for program registration and student evaluation in one location) o Program marketing o Backend support for customers • Used the Customer communication/marketing platform Constant Contact for weekly program updates. • Increased retention, enrolment and revenue by 20% year over year Show less

    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Alpine Ski Racing Coach
      • Dec 2013 - Mar 2018
    • Canada
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Head Coach
      • Jun 2015 - Oct 2017

      Sailing program of 50+ athletes per week and 8 Staff, focused on delivering a safe and fun learning environment • Trained and managed a group of eight staff • Coordinated pre-season staff training and evaluated program success throughout each session • Maintained all equipment from sail boats to coach boats – Totaling over 40 boats • Worked with an e-commerce platform called E-registernow • Used Checklick to evaluate students and manager sailor progression. • Coordinated all level progressions to a high standard of a 66% pass rate – by tracking individual student progress • Led the social media presence/ advertising through online platforms such as Facebook and Instagram • Increased enrolment by 11%, and 13% over two years resulting in a full program with waiting list in my final year Show less

    • Canada
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Skilled Labourer
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2017
    • Sailing Instructor - Head Instructor
      • Jun 2011 - Sep 2014

Education

  • Wilfrid Laurier University
    Honours Bachelor of Arts (HBA), Global Studies
    2014 - 2019
  • Lakefield College School
    Grade 10 - 12
    2010 - 2012
  • Appleby College
    Grade 9
    2009 - 2010

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