Mitchell Wong

Strong verbal communication and customer service skills (Total 2+ years paid and unpaid experience). Proven ability to lead and contribute to teams in academic, extracurricular, and professional environments. Independent research and project management skills acquired from various experiences. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite, with working knowledge of GIS software (QGIS, ArcGIS), R Studio, and fieldwork experience.

Founder, President at University of Waterloo Pickleball Club (2025-09 – Present)

Founded and leading the University of Waterloo Pickleball Club with significant growth and recognition.

• Leading and training a team of 11 executives through Microsoft Teams and in-person briefings to run 4 club sessions per week and additional events for 160 members
• Organized the first inter-university pickleball tournament in Canada and currently leading a provincial joint-organizing committee, strengthening project management skills
• Created 30+ promotional, branding and marketing materials using Adobe products and Canva, reaching an audience of 800 and resulting in 20k+ views
• Navigating through strict athletic department regulation frameworks, becoming the first athletic club in Waterloo to secure sponsorships in its inaugural year

Program Leader at City of Markham Recreation Services (2024-01 – 2024-09)

Led children, teen and family sports programs with focus on participant engagement and program planning.

• Led 60+ participants in children, teen and family sports programs per season
• Conducted independent research to submit multiple 12-week program plans for different age groups and deliver end-of-season performance reports to 30+ parents and guardians
• Commended by supervisor for bringing new energy and creating rapport with students, achieving >60% program return rate

Bachelor of Environmental Studies, Honours Planning (Co-Op) in Environmental Studies – University of Waterloo (2024-09)