Carson Van Iderstine

(403) 980-1263 vanider@shaw.ca

Education
2014-16 University of Lethbridge, 4th year, B.A./B.Ed Combined 5 year degree: Kinesiology/Education
2014 George McDougall High School, Airdrie AB Graduated Grade 12

Skills and Certifications

Class 5 Drivers License

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification - 2017
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Rocky View County - 2016
WHMIS
Standard First Aid, CPR C & AED
First Aid in Childcare
Alberta Workplace Safety Systems Course - May 2012
Alberta Soccer Association Referee Level 1 Certification
Proficient with both PC and Mac computers
French Language Certificate: Fluency (read, write and speak) in French
Mature, team player with very good organization and communication skills

Work and Related Experience

Sundance College, Instructor & Coordinator Spring/Summer 2017
Course review and creation Microsoft office
Delivering Courses, Proctoring Tests, Grading, Tutoring (business math, MOS)
Ensuring a clean and tidy work environment (cleaning classes @ end of day: wiping tables + keyboards +
mice, emptying garbage, replacing chairs)
Counselling students (Students wanting to drop out week 1)
Covering other courses (between 1 day and 1 month of cover) with <24hrs notice
Problem solving with minimal oversight
Event Planning (STARS Day looking at staff scheduling, buying food)
Using corporate credit card to make multiple purchases with little/no oversight (trusted) (Keys, cables,
shredder, baskets, cleaning supplies, water jugs etc.)
Holding a key to the building unlock at start of day, lock up at end of day

Rocky View County, Groundskeeper Spring/Summer 2016

Responsible for operating and performing routine maintenance on medium equipment
Maintaining a mature decorum in a sensitive environment (cemetery)
Trusted to go on the road and work in remote areas with minimal oversight
Worked together as part of a crew as well as working individually

Calgary Police Service, City of Calgary Spring/Summer 2015

Evidence & Property Unit Assistant
Collected, delivered, catalogued, stored and destroyed sensitive and confidential legal exhibits and
evidence
Computer Literacy and Attention to Detail Reviewed and edited police cases on the Police Information
Management System and entered data on the Evidence computer system
Communications, Customer Service and Team skills worked effectively with co-workers, district staff
and officials, emergency services and corrections workers
Please see attached letter of reference
 Home Depot, Airdrie Sales Associate, Lumber Dept. Spring/Summer 2014
Front-line customer service associate supporting high customer satisfaction by providing product
knowledge, advice and timely assistance
High multitasking environment in a busy workplace, negotiated deals with customers and assisted
customers, e.g. load their lumber/concrete, etc. Carried out opening/closing duties in store
Recognized by store managers as a productive, customer-focused and reliable associate

Cover Your World Roofing, Airdrie Roofer/Laborer Summers 2012 & 2013
For two summers, worked as a member of a 3-5 man team to complete roofing jobs for new and existing
homes
Heavy labor work involving lifting heavy >70 lb bundles of shingles and various other roofing materials up
and down tall ladders, negotiating dangerous obstacles on the roof
Ensured the safety of myself and coworkers through responsible workplace conduct in a hot, high risk,
high stress environment, usually working extended 10-12 hour days
Ensured customer satisfaction and safety by thoroughly cleaning and magnet sweeping customers yards
for nails and debris

Property Management, Airdrie Yard Maintenance Summer 2012

Under minimal direction, mowed and weed-whipped grounds of rental properties

McDonalds Restaurant, Airdrie Spring/Summer 2011

Customer service, exchanging currency, cleaning duties, opening and closing the store

Airdrie and District Soccer Association Referee 2011, 2012

Refereed youth and child soccer games. Duties included game management, adhering to rules,
determining fouls, and interacting on an impartial basis with coaches and players

Volunteer Activities
Rocky View School Division, Boys Soccer Assistant Coach 2017
Assistant coach of boys RVSD soccer team
Designed and led players through skill development drills in small group format, including layered
progressions providing increased complexity, speed and skilling
Airdrie and District Soccer Association Head Coach 2016
Head coach of U16 mixed soccer team
Designed and led players through skill development drills in small group format, including layered
progressions providing increased complexity, speed and skilling
Ride of the Mustangs, Team Captain 2011-2014
Major School Fundraiser for the Oncology Unit, Alberta Childrens Hospital
Over the four year period the Ride has become a major school and community event, raising
$150,000 in 2014 and $420,000 over the four years.
In 2014 Captained and led a team of 6 riders, canvassed door-to-door for sponsorships & donations.
Managed the team riding rotation, rode stationary bikes for 48 hours straight.
Airdrie and District Soccer Association - Assistant Coach 2013-2014
Assistant coach of U12 and U14 soccer teams
See 2016 Coaching
Airdrie Lioness Christmas Food Hamper Program Dec. 2013
Volunteered at Lioness Centre, loading hampers for recipients in need
Canadian Diabetes Association, 2009-2010
Canvassing door-to-door for donations
Child care 2006-2011
Responsible for taking care of younger brother eg. school busing, after-school, intermittent periods
Assist Elderly Neighbours
Assist elderly neighbours with snow removal, lawn mowing
Awards
Deans Honour List awarded for receiving a GPA of 3.75 or greater (awarded 4.0 GPA) 2017
Jason Lang Scholarship awarded for maintain combined semester GPA of over 3.20 2016
University of Lethbridge - Board of Governors Admission Award 2014
Rutherford Scholarships Maximum Award 2012 - 2014
George McDougall High School Received Outstanding Academic Excellence Award for the Highest Mark in
Science 2013-2014

Activities and Interests

Intramural soccer Manager, Captain, and Player 2015 - Present
Managing and Captaining a team of ~15 university and Lethbridge residents
Responsible for fund collection, carpool organization, weekly schedule & roster updates, and maintaining
team morale and decorum

Outdoor Education New Zealand & Australia Trekking Trip May-June 2013
Class backpacking/camping trip for 5 weeks
Managed own food/water supply, camping/hiking gear
Sailing, surfing, snorkeling, cave exploration, sea kayaking, trekking, repelling
Camp set up/take down, cooking, cleaning, washing clothes

Airdrie Football Club Competitive Soccer 2007-2013

U12 - U18 competitive teams, competing year-round in indoor and outdoor seasons
Striker, Defender, Midfielder, Keeper.
Competed at various tournaments in Alberta & BC
George McDougall High School Mustangs Football 2012-2014
Defensive End, Linebacker, Offensive Tackle
Achieved success in line positions, despite being undersized, utilizing skill & technique to overcome size
and strength of opposing linesmen
Avid Downhill and Park Skier