Coleton Gregory
Operations Manager
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About
Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp is a seasonal camp operation serving families and youth through outdoor programming, lodging, and recreational activities.
Experience
Operations Manager - Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp - Longview, AB
(2026-04)
Blue Bronna Wilderness Camp is a seasonal camp operation serving families and youth through outdoor programming, lodging, and recreational activities.
- Directed daily operations for a busy seasonal camp, delivering safe, on-schedule service to 600+ campers and guests per season.
- Led and developed a team of 20-30 seasonal staff and volunteers across 4 departments, handling scheduling, task assignment, coaching, and onboarding.
- Kept buildings, vehicles, equipment, grounds, horse facilities, and recreation areas in safe working order, minimizing disruptions during camp sessions.
- Managed inventory, purchasing, and vendor relationships, controlling costs and keeping supplies in stock.
- Implemented health and safety procedures and emergency response plans, and trained all new staff on equipment use, operating procedures, and safety standards.
- Co-managed a $600,000 budget with the Executive Director, aligning resources with program needs and operational priorities.
- Coordinated logistics for programs and special events, including staffing, materials, and facility readiness.
- Resolved operational issues in real time while protecting the guest experience.
Missionary & Volunteer Team Leader (Humanitarian Outreach) - Youth With A Mission (YWAM) - Kyiv & Ternopil Ukraine | Eastern Europe
(2018 - 2026)
Youth With A Mission is a global Christian nonprofit organization focused on missions, training, and humanitarian outreach in communities worldwide.
- Co-led the Apartment Project during wartime, coordinating temporary housing, hospitality, and daily needs for displaced families, refugees, and relatives of injured soldiers.
- Led and supervised outreach teams of 8-10 people across Romania, Ukraine, and Georgia, planning weekly schedules, delegating responsibilities, and keeping teams accountable.
- Coordinated logistics, transportation, and housing for volunteers and ministry teams while staffing Discipleship Training Schools and Bible Core Courses, planning schedules, delivering instruction, and facilitating small groups for students.
- Organized community outreach and meal programs serving homeless individuals, displaced persons, and low-income families.
- Mentored and coached students and emerging leaders one-on-one, developing them to lead teams of their own.
- Built trust and collaboration across cultures and languages, working alongside Ukrainian partners and international volunteers in high-pressure, rapidly changing conditions.
Carpenter Assistant - Gary’s Carpentry - Rocky Mountain House, AB
(2021 - 2024)
Gary’s Carpentry is a residential construction business supporting building projects, repairs, and hands-on trade work.
- Assisted on residential construction and repair projects [e.g. framing, decks, renovations], working alongside the crew to meet deadlines and quality standards.
- Operated hand and power tools safely, following job site safety protocols and supervisor direction.
- Took accurate measurements and completed cuts and installations to spec, supporting consistent, quality workmanship.
- Learned to troubleshoot problems on site and adapt quickly as project needs changed.
Farm Hand - KMD Farms - Asquith, SK
(2017 - 2024)
Family-owned agricultural operation focused on grain production.
- Operated tractors and farm equipment to keep daily operations and peak-season workloads on schedule.
- Assisted with routine equipment maintenance and repairs, improving reliability and reducing downtime during critical work windows.
- Loaded and unloaded trailers safely, handling materials and equipment efficiently.
- Took on a wide range of hands-on tasks as needed, working independently with minimal supervision.
Supervisor (Gas & Lumber Yard) - EverGreen Co-op - Rocky Mountain House, AB
(2012 - 2017)
Member-owned retail co-operative operating a fuel station and lumber yard serving the local community.
- Promoted from Gas Pump Attendant to Night Supervisor, then supervised night operations at both the gas station and the lumber yard.
- Led night shifts of 3 staff, assigning tasks, coaching team members, and keeping operations running smoothly with minimal oversight.
- Served community members, contractors, and regular customers with friendly, dependable service and helped load and fill lumber and building material orders.
- Handled cash, opening and closing procedures, deposits, and inventory counts accurately and in line with company policy.
- Resolved customer and operational issues on the spot, escalating only when necessary.
- Followed and enforced safety procedures for fuel handling, material handling, and the yard and store environments.

