Katie Biberdorf 780-876-6779 Grande Prairie, AB [email protected] PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Self-employed – Not-for-Profit & Sport Consultant • Provides consultation and advice during the design of organization initiatives • Provides consultative and advisory services to support the business in identifying & assessing options and strategic solutions to organization problems and opportunities • Provides expertise to define the critical elements of successful initiatives and recommendations • Consult with and advise Board of Directors and Management throughout the approval process for business initiatives Alberta Summer Games - Board of Directors Director of Protocol - Volunteer Position 2015 to Present • Responsible for recruiting and directing Committee Chairs for Games attire, medal presentations, torch relay, future host venue tour, VIP hospitality, and Games ambassadors • Working closely with the Culture portfolio to ensure a successful opening ceremony • Creation of a portfolio budget and carrying out the budget Alberta Gymnastics Federation - Board of Directors Board Chairperson - Volunteer position October 2011 to Present • Provide leadership to the Board of Directors and CEO • Ensure the board adheres to its bylaws and constitution • Ensure that the Board fulfills its governance role, allowing staff to implement and manage programs and services Grande Prairie Gymnastic Society - Executive Director April 2007 to Present • Managed the design, marketing, promotion, delivery, and quality of programs, products and services • Recommended yearly budget to the Board of Directors and prudently managed the organization’s resources within those budget guidelines • Effectively manage the human resources of the organization per authorized personnel policies and procedures that fully conformed to laws and regulations • Designed, developed, and implemented strategic plans for the organization in a cost-effective and time-efficient manner • Provided direction and leadership to achieve the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and goals and objectives EDUCATION Pillars of Management (60 hours) • Mount Royal University - Calgary, AB • 2016 to 2017 Management Degree in Recreation and Tourism • Vancouver Island University - Nanaimo, BC • September 2005 to April 2007 Diploma in Recreation, Tourism, and Community Development • Red Deer College - Red Deer, AB • September 2003 to April 2005 VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Chef de Mission Experience • 2012-2016 Canadian Gymnastics Championships – Team Alberta • 2012-2016 Western Canadian Championships – Team Alberta Event Management • 2016 Canadian Gymnastics Championships – Hosting Coordinator • 2016 Trampoline and Tumbling Alberta Cup #1 – Event manager • 2013 & 2015 Northern Zone Gymnastics Championships – Event manager • 2011 Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships – Event manager • 2010 Arctic Winter Games – Gymnastics venue manager Multi-sport Games Experience • 2012-2018 Arctic Winter Games Mission Staff – Team Alberta North • 2015 Canada Winter Games Mission Staff – Team Alberta • 2009 Canada Summer Games Mission Staff – Team Alberta • 2008-Present Arctic Winter Games Sport Coordinator – Team Alberta North • 2008 Alberta Winter Games – Team Coach, Zone 8 • 2008 Arctic Winter Games – Team Coach, Team Alberta North Conferences & Other Certifications • Canadian Recreation and Parks Association Conference • Alberta Sport Leadership Conference • USA Gymnastics National Congress • Social Media Bootcamp • Varsity All Star Cheerleading Conference • 2013-2017 Kidsport Grande Prairie and Area - Board of Directors • NCCP Level III Trampoline & Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Trained • Respect in Sport Certification • ICU Cheerleading Level 5 Tumbling Certification .