Matt Belanger

Highly motivated business student who completed a four-year Bachelor of Business Administration in three years while working full time. Demonstrates strong time management, discipline, and the ability to perform under sustained pressure while balancing competing priorities. Driven by a continuous desire to learn, improve, and develop practical skills across analytical and professional pursuits.

Lifeguard / Swim Instructor at City of Calgary (2022-05 – Present)

Emergency response and aquatic facility management with leadership responsibilities

• Responded to 100+ emergency incidents involving children and adults, including active water rescues, CPR, AED operation, and medical emergencies such as spinals, strokes, heart attacks, and seizures, as well as full-facility evacuations of up to 500 patrons while maintaining control in high-stress environments.
• Lead and coordinate a volunteer team of 10 individuals, including scheduling, tracking hours, onboarding, and training on City of Calgary procedures such as pool orientation, time-off requests, and volunteer compliance requirements.
• Manage front-desk financial operations by completing weekly cash-outs for two tills totaling approximately $10k, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and adherence to municipal cash-handling procedures.

Floorhand at Ensign Energy Services (2021-08 – 2022-01)

Drilling operations support and rig floor management

• Supported drilling operations across 10+ wells by maintaining a clean and compliant rig environment, including daily cleaning of rig floors, walls, railings, tool sheds, locker rooms, and ensuring drill pipe cleanliness, threads, and internal integrity.
• Executed rig floor operations including tripping, making connections using tongs and iron roughneck, collecting mud samples every 30 minutes, and assisting with drilling activities while strictly adhering to HSE and operational procedures.
• Participated in high-risk rig moves, including nippling down and nippling up BOPs, supporting safe execution through teamwork, situational awareness, and disciplined communication in safety-critical environments.

Trainer / Pro Shop / Backshop / Grounds crew at Cochrane Golf Club (2020-05 – Present)

Multi-functional facility operations including training, customer service, and maintenance

• Trained and onboarded 15+ employees across multiple operational areas, establishing consistent procedures, safe equipment use, and reliable day-to-day execution.
• Supported daily operations through front-line coordination with members and guests, handling inquiries, managing schedules and workflow, and ensuring smooth facility operations.
• Maintained and repaired equipment and facilities by troubleshooting mechanical issues, performing routine maintenance on golf carts, and supporting grounds operations including equipment operation and site upkeep.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Major – Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) (2023 – 2026)