AMANDA PATRICK
1060 PRESTWICK CIRCLE SE, CALGARY, AB T2Z 3M2  (403) 828-1163  amanda.patrick@shaw.ca
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Children’s Author / Educator / Graphic Artist with excellent leadership and management abilities looking
to pursue a career in a dynamic and challenging environment. A highly creative, organized and detailoriented individual with strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-motivated, team player with
extensive customer service experience and an ability to rapidly assimilate new processes and
methodologies. Bondable and insurable. First Aid, CPR, AED certified. Valid Police Check certification.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1995 TO 2015:
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PROFESSIONAL NANNY / HOUSEKEEPER / PERSONAL ASSISTANT
(Member of the Call on Granni Nanny Agency; Nanny on both a long-term and
casual basis for several families in the Calgary area)
Cared for children ranging in age from 3 months to 18 years (some with special needs and severe
allergies)
Tutored older children in Math, Science, Social, English, Pre-School to High School level
Household management including groceries, meal preparation, errands, booking service calls and
maintenance work
Transported children to activities and school, as well as companions and teammates
Required to hold First Aid / CPR certification and Police Security Check
Required to hold a clean driver’s certificate
M AR 2010 – SEP 2011: FILE M ANAGER AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
TREK FINANCIAL AND VALUATIONS ADVISORS
(A boutique financial management firm providing expert accounting, valuation
and legal support to some of the highest level business interests in Canada, the
United States and Europe)
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Supported the editing, data collection and proofing of reports and schedules for clients
Researched public relations, industry-specific documentation files, promotional items and social
networking applications
Designed, maintained and developed a data library for historic Economic, Oil and Gas Industry, and
Interest Rates dating back ten years for the valuation division of the firm
Produced financial summaries and schedules for reports for all assigned accounts in firm based on
information submitted by clientele
Utilized MS Office to track research, format various publications, advertisements and reports
Assisted with seasonal promotional materials and client appreciation products, including all desktop
publishing and designing of packaging and inserts
Acted as intermediary for IT installations, equipment procurement, and software applications
Provided administrative support for office operations as a whole including supply inventory, customer
relations, information support, filing and documentation, email promotional announcements and mail
merges
AMANDA PATRICK
1060 PRESTWICK CIRCLE SE, CALGARY, AB T2Z 3M2  (403) 828-1163  amanda.patrick@shaw.ca
1986 TO 2008:
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Responsible for program development and program implementation of a variety of programs for ages
two to adult (please see attached summary)
1986 TO 2000:
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT AND INSTRUCTOR
TRICO CENTRE (FORMALLY KNOWN AS THE FAMILY LEISURE CENTRE OR FLC)
(Various programs with a central focus as a member of the Programming
Department)
Development and implementation of a variety of programs for ages two to adult (please see
attached summary)
Wrote program descriptions and brochure contributions relating to the performing arts section in
the quarterly published program listings offered by the Family Leisure Centre
Provided support for administrative staff and event planning committees including Family Leisure
Centre Anniversary celebrations, fund-raising events and open houses
Designed banners, posters and sets for various events
Developed the Dance Fantasia summer fine arts programs which incorporated dance, voice
training, set design, costume design, art, music and choreography for weekly student public
performances
Interviewed, selected and trained volunteers for summer programs and standard weekly programs
Worked in various areas throughout the Leisure Centre including Creche, ProShop, Customer
Service, General Administration and Registration
1986 TO 2000:
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INSTRUCTOR AND PROGRAM DEVELOPER
 Lake Bonavista Community Centre
 Glencoe Recreation Centre
 Montessori Preschool
 Calgary Stampede Gymnastics
DANCE INSTRUCTOR / STUDENT TEACHER / OFFICE-PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
 Funtastic Danceworks
 Kel Soloway’s DanceArts
 Allan Cozzubbo Academy of Dancing
Conceptualized, designed, choreographed and promoted a minimum of two major productions per
year as well as multiple showcases in and around the Calgary area
Created complete class syllabus and multi-level progression for all disciplines including standard
exercises and class structure for entire program
Designed newsletters, promotional materials, soundtracks, recital tickets and recital programs
Provided instruction in the competitive and recreational areas of Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical, Musical
Theatre, Vocal, Ballet, Pilates, Streetdance and Contemporary Dance for clientele ranging in age
from two years to adult
Assisted in and designed workshops and classes for students with unique developmental and
physical needs in programs such as the Special Olympics figure skating program and the Ups and
Downs – Calgary Down Syndrome Association
Trained student teachers and volunteer assistants for classroom work and stage production work
Costume / Set design and construction
Photographic and video production work
AMANDA PATRICK
1060 PRESTWICK CIRCLE SE, CALGARY, AB T2Z 3M2  (403) 828-1163  amanda.patrick@shaw.ca
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Youth Singers of Calgary – Office assistant, music library, newsletters and mail-outs
Wild Rose Dance Arts Association – Competition Volunteer: Adjudication, announcer, competitor
registration
St. Andrews Anglican Church – Pageant Consultant – choreography, theatre and voice
Alberta Dance Festival – Competition Volunteer – Front of House duties and backstage
management/running
Interschool competitions – Stage assistant and runner
Various Nursing homes and Assisted Living Complexes – Volunteer performer, organizer of
entertainment
Library Assistant – Junior High School
Special Olympics Figure Skating Team Calgary – off-ice workshop coach
EDUCATION
1991
Completed 2.5 years of course work at the University of Calgary towards a BA in English with a
minor in Drama
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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One of ten nominated student playwrights in the Calgary area chosen to workshop their play at
Theatreblitz in 1988
Worked with Special Olympics in off-ice training workshop for artistic component of Figure Skating
Program
Developed classes for special needs students to improve movement and overall body coordination
Choreographer and consultant to various community theatre and amateur theatre productions
Precision skating team consultant
First recepient of Nickle Foundation bursury to pursue dramatic studies at Artstrek 1989
Pamela Cox Memorial Award - Drama and the Theatre Calgary Award from Bishop Grandin High
School in 1989 in recognition of acedemic/dramatic acheivement and playwright compositions
Extensive training, exams and competitions for dance through I.S.T.D., R.A.D., D.E.S., B.A.T.D., Wild
Rose Dance Arts Association, The Alberta Dance Festival and the Sean Cheesman summer
workshop series
Recipient of multiple dance scholarships throughout competitive career
SPECIAL INTERESTS
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Writing, Reading
Clay Sculpting, Painting, Design
Photography and Video production
Sewing and Costume Construction
Singing, Acting, Dance, Drama
AMANDA PATRICK
1060 PRESTWICK CIRCLE SE, CALGARY, AB T2Z 3M2  (403) 828-1163  amanda.patrick@shaw.ca
PORTFOLIO
INSTRUCTION AND WORKSHOP HISTORY
Programs Designed, Created and/or Taught by Amanda Patrick
City of Calgary Community Centres / Trico Centre Programs
Babysitter's Safety: Nine sessions (in accordance to the Red Cross Program offered at Trico Centre)
Rhythmic Gymnastics: Six sessions (based on Pre Spectra program for badge levels)
Jr Jazz programs: Fifty sesssions
Jr Tap programs: Ten sessions
Jr Ballet programs: Sixty sessions
Dance Fantasia Summer Camps: Sixty-Five sessions
Preschool Arts and Crafts: Fifty sessions
Youth Arts and Crafts: Thirty sessions
Arts and Crafts Workshops: Ten sessions
Thematic Daycamps: Ten sessions (sports, science, outdoor adventures)
Montessori Creative Dance: Three sessions
Adult Dance: Twenty-two sessions (including jazz and tap programs)
Introduction to Preschool Classes: Twenty-four sessions (pre kindergarten preparation)
Jr Athletics classes: Twenty-four sessions
Mom and Me arts classes: Thirty-two sessions
Mom and Me gym classes: Thirty sessions
Mom and Me music classes: Thirty sessions
Story Time arts and crafts sessions: Twelve sessions
Daycare assistant and relief care: Two years
Level 1 Recreational Gymnastic: Two sessions at Calgary Stampede Gymnastics
Preschool combination dance classes of Jazz/Ballet: Fifteen sessions
Preschool combination dance classes of Jazz/Ballet/Tap: Fifteen sessions
Elementary Level Jazz Classes: Fifteen sessions
Elementary Level Tap classes: Fifteen sessions
Elementary Level Ballet classes: Fifteen sessions
Musical Theatre classes: Fifteen sessions
Streetdance: Six sessions (exercise, core training and hip hop)
Professional Dance Programs: Both Competitive and Non–Competitive Venues
Tap: Ages 3 – Adult
Jazz: Ages 3 – Adult
Ballet: Ages 3 – Adult
Modern: Ages 8 – Adult
Contemporary: Ages 8 – Adult
Private Lesson Coaching
Substitute teaching
Choreography
Musical Theatre
AMANDA PATRICK
1060 PRESTWICK CIRCLE SE, CALGARY, AB T2Z 3M2  (403) 828-1163  amanda.patrick@shaw.ca
REFERENCES
Todd Gardiner (Employer: Nanny/Housekeeper, 3.5 years)
403-669-9683
Sharon Gray (Employer: Nanny/Administration, 8+ years)
403-271-7334
Scott Thomas (Employer: Nanny, 8+ years)
403-271-7334
Joy and Dallas Claypool (Employer: Nanny, 6 years)
403-246-9533
Barbara Patrick (Co-Instructor, 15+ years)
403-828-1162