Kade Erickson
St. Charles
Summary
Community driven teacher, with 6+ years of experience working with youth and objective oriented teams implementing a motivated, focused, and enthusiastic environment where individuals can thrive and grow. Implements 1-1 and group facilitation, encouragement, instruction, and leadership.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Martial Arts Instructor and Sales Lead
Premier Martial Arts
04.2024 - Current
- Taught both core principles and fighting techniques to students of all levels.
- Instructed students aging from 3 years old to adults
- Taught Krav Maga, self defense, Taekwondo, Karate, and weapons
- Evaluated student performance to determine promotion in rank.
- Assisted with sparring and contact exercises to pair students of similar rank, size, and age.
- Organized events and tournaments to provide opportunities for students to showcase skills.
- Placed sales calls and handled sales for incoming customer calls.
- Attended meeting and sales events to learn latest developments and brainstorm new sales strategies.
- Provided sales and marketing support through knowledge of targeted marketing and strategic sales.
- Promoted positive and inclusive environment by demonstrating discipline and respect to support students.
- Managed studio business by overseeing finances, scheduling and maintaining equipment.
- Communicated with parents to keep families informed of student progress and address concerns.
- Created lesson plans for each class
Photography
Self Employed
03.2024 - Current
- Consulted with clients developing shot list, location, pricing, and wardrobe
- Created portfolios for clients
- Updated and monitored photography website
- Maintained all photography gear
- Edited photos using Lightroom
- Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
- Business, Corporate, Portrait, Couple Photography
Closet Builder
St. Charles Closets
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
- Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
- Communicated with supervisors and co-workers concerning day-to-day operations to promote program goals and benefits.
- Built shelving units and closets
Skyhawks Sports Instructor
Skyhawks
02.2024 - 04.2024
- Set up and broke down equipment before and after classes.
- Delivered fun and motivating sports classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Prepared detailed lesson plans for each class
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Instructed numerous sports, working with dozens of groups and kids
Strength and Conditioning Internship
Grand Rapids South Christian High
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Created structured lesson plans and implemented teaching styles and methods
- Facilitated students throughout the warm up, workout, and cool down
- Provided aid, and instruction to students during class period
- Taught new material to students pertaining to fitness, health, and weightlifting
Camp Counselor/Zip Line
Silver Birch Ranch
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Trained to run the climbing wall, zip-line, Leap of Faith, and the archery/BB gun range.
- Maintained and facilitated zipline, archery/BB gun range, equipment.
- Sent campers down the zip-line, and taught campers archery and shooting at the BB gun range
- Counseled boys cabins age ranging from 6th-11th grade
- Implemented discussion, reflection time, and leadership
Camp Counselor/Program
Silver Birch Ranch
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Facilitated games, meals, Chapel sessions, Family Camp youth groups, and lead Bible Hour.
- Worked directly with campers, counselors, and staff
- Counseled boys cabins age ranging from 6th-11th grade
- Implemented discussion, reflection time, and leadership
- Worked within a team to plan and execute activities
Education
Health and Physical Education
Calvin University
Grand Rapids Michigan 12-2023
High School Diploma -
Black Forest Academy
Germany 06-2021
Skills
- Teaching
- Lesson planning
- Elementary Educaation
- High school Education
- Fitness Training
- Verbal Communication
- Outdoor Wilderness Leadership
- People Oriented
- Community driven
- Martial arts
Accomplishments
Barnabas Award Black Forest Academy June 2021
Barnabas Award – a student who has demonstrated encouragement, support, help and assistance in the furtherance of God’s commands and purposes at BFA.
Cross Country MVP Award Emily Orr November 2020
An individual who has gone above and beyond in the sport, dipslaying and aptitude for character, resiliance, and performance.
Cross Country Grit Award Emily Orr November 2018
Student Athlete who displays extreme determination and discipline despite the opposition and/or hardship throughout the season
Languages
Russian
Elementary (A2)
Interests
- Teaching
- Video and photo editing
- Photography
- Football (Soccer)
- Mountain biking
- Backpacking
- Rock Climbing
- Outdoor Recreational Leadership
- Exercise/Personal Fitness
Timeline
Martial Arts Instructor and Sales Lead
Premier Martial Arts
04.2024 - Current
Closet Builder
St. Charles Closets
04.2024 - 09.2024
Photography
Self Employed
03.2024 - Current
Skyhawks Sports Instructor
Skyhawks
02.2024 - 04.2024
Strength and Conditioning Internship
Grand Rapids South Christian High
09.2023 - 12.2023
Camp Counselor/Zip Line
Silver Birch Ranch
05.2023 - 08.2023
Camp Counselor/Program
Silver Birch Ranch
05.2022 - 08.2022
Health and Physical Education
Calvin University
High School Diploma -
Black Forest Academy
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