Mason Pratley
Dunedin
Summary
Motivated fifth-year student seeking rewarding and relevant professional experience to inform future career opportunities. Mature, hard-working, versatile, and responsible. Proven leader and communicator with practiced interpersonal skills, able to work with others and adapt quickly.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Learn to Skate & Learn to Play Head Instructor
Dunedin Ice Stadium
06.2022 - Current
- Manage large groups and keep learners on task.
- Construct and execute informative and entertaining coaching plans, providing age-appropriate demonstration and instruction.
- Keep records and effectively interface with administration.
- Liaison with parents and fellow instructors to provide an optimal experience for children.
- Engage in professional development, mentoring new instructors and providing guidance on effective teaching methods and creative management techniques.
Lifeguard
Christchurch City Council
06.2022 - Current
- Vigilantly supervise a variety of facilities to maintain customer safety.
- Learn, maintain, and utilise appropriate first aid and CPR to offer optimal support to individuals in distress.
- Interact with patrons in a polite and professional manner: answering inquiries, resolving disputes, and enforcing regulations.
Manual Labourer
James Mackay Builders
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Kept the work area organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets and comply with workplace procedure and safety standards.
- Worked in close collaboration with others and fostered mutual trust and respect.
Camp Counselor
Olympia Sports Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- Worked cooperatively with a large staff, providing peer support and engaging in problem solving in a practical setting.
- Provided feedback, coaching, and encouragement to people with a range of different interests, development levels, and ages across a variety of different activities and sports.
Education
Bachelor of Law -
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Politics
University of Otago
Dunedin, NZ12.2025
High School Diploma -
American School of Doha
Doha, Qatar05.2019
AP Capstone Diploma -
American School of Doha
Doha, Qatar05.2019
Skills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Individual and group leadership
- Mentoring students and colleagues
- Collaborative learning
- Oral and written communication
Interests
- Playing ice hockey at a recreational and a competitive national level
- Coaching and refereeing ice hockey at a recreational and competitive regional level
- Playing indoor and beach volleyball at a recreational level
- Creative writing in a variety of genres
- Cocktail mixology
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Learn to Skate & Learn to Play Head Instructor
Dunedin Ice Stadium
06.2022 - Current
Lifeguard
Christchurch City Council
06.2022 - Current
Manual Labourer
James Mackay Builders
06.2020 - 08.2020
Camp Counselor
Olympia Sports Camp
06.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Law -
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy And Politics
University of Otago
High School Diploma -
American School of Doha
AP Capstone Diploma -
American School of Doha
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