Lifestyle

Skate

Snow

Snowboarding

Skateboarding

Reading

Golf

Art & culture

Indoor/outdoor volleyball

Action & adventure sports

Competition & event planning

Drawing & illustration

Confident, self-motivated and experienced sports retail-customer service professional, with over 5 years of proven leadership as a camp skateboard program director, snowboard instructor and sports retail manager. Committed to achieving growth, earning respect and brand marketing experience in the global Action Sports--Skateboarding & Snowboarding industry.

Lead on-site supervisor for youth flag football league through i9 Sports company. Responsible for field set up/break down, quality of league game play, recap and field maintenance. Ensured proper and professional conduct of coaches, referees and parents. Acted as on-field authority, customer service specialist and liaison to the program director.

Site Manager

Official

Successfully directed and coordinated skate programs and events for the 10,000 sq ft skate park facility at Camp Island Lake in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Managed and promoted projects and skate competitions weekly. Supervised, trained and lead a team of 5 instructor staff. Monitored and maintained site safety standards, while providing positive growth to the skate community and action sports lifestyle. Ensured an inclusive and positive learning environment for 10-40 youth participants. Executed routine transportation assignments and logistical deliveries.

Department Head: Skate Park

Volleyball Coach

Instructed, coached and evaluated 5 to 15 youth and adult students on snowboarding techniques, ability levels and overall comprehension of the sport

Provided group and individual professional snowboard lessons with emphasis on safety, skill progression, group uniformity, effective demonstration and stimulating lesson plans

Achieved industry leading customer service scores (90 Net Promoter Score) showing clientele return/satisfaction rates, strong client relationships, brand reputability and industry growth.

Snowboarding Instructor

As a Senior Staff Member at Camp Lohikan, located in North Eastern Pennsylvania, major responsibilities included the operation and oversight of the camp skate park facility and all related activities. Prior to and during ten weeks of on-campus employment, I ensured that all skate park equipment and ramps were in safe working condition before the end of staff orientation week. Evaluations and necessary training for five staff members were also completed before camper arrivals. 
Highlights of this years skate boarding program included the planning and coordination of four, five day instructional Skate Clinics in preparation for four separate "X-Game" competitions.

Head of Skate Park/Head Skateboarding Instructor

Managed a team of 10 sales associates
Lead coordination of soccer team orders and major product accounts nationally
Cultivated relationships with multiple league associations and club organizations  
Highly proficient with Retail/Office Star and inventory systems
Counseled customers and coaches on product selection and product identity
Incurred $30K in team soccer and retail sales within 2 months

Store Manager

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Stephen Gruskowski