Curtis Dorosh
5032 10th Ave. Regina, SK
(306) 530-8638
curtis.dorosh@gov.sk.ca
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION OF ON-BOARD DIRECTOR
Managing groups:
I am completing my master’s thesis at Royal Roads University on “how our government ministry can use green teams to reduce our environmental footprint and work towards cultural change”. Throughout the research this has meant establishing a network of employees (all volunteers) from across our organization to form a team and work on green initiatives for our head office building and our ministry. In total 61 employee’s have attended these meetings and we have a core enthusiastic group of 25 working on 15 environmental initiatives (e.g. green team website, rooftop garden, commuter challenge, teleworking (i.e. work from home), and more). This has been a very rewarding process both for the ministry and for me to establish leadership and facilitation skills in a large group of my peers. A summary of the research proposal can be found here: Green Teams in Government Proposal.
I recently led a group of six individuals from different parts of the globe on an adventure philanthropy expedition through Vietnam. We spent week one bicycling across the beautiful and mountainous Vietnam and week two working with a community building a 320 square foot home for a family in need. The trip was so rewarding and I feel so grateful and thankful to have had the opportunity. I wrote more about the expedition here: Roadmonkey 2011 Vietnam An Attempt At Words.
Passionate about building community:
As mentioned, I am the facilitator of a large green team at our ministry head office. I have been on the board, a member of, and conference organiser for the Saskatchewan Green Building Council for the past six years, promoting green buildings and sustainable communities in the Province of Saskatchewan. Herein my passion lies in building community and sharing my passion for sustainability with others. I frequently guest lecture at elementary and high schools in my city and join boards and committee’s with environmental and social agenda’s (i.e. Bike to Work Regina, commuter challenge, workplace fitness, workplace social club and United Way fundraising committee, youth engagement in sustainability, etc.)
Teaching:
I am full of ideas, energy and enthusiasm surrounding courses on sustainable development (i.e. environmental, economic and social) that would be simply awesome for Class Afloat students. I am extremely excited about an opportunity to work and live aboard Class Afloat and to continue to change the world!
I am able to teach RECR 1263 course. I have experience leading volunteer adventure expeditions in foreign countries, and travelling cross country (Canada) via tandem bicycle. Through these and many other experiences including courses in my masters program at Royal Roads University and my thesis Action Research on Green Teams in the Public Service of Saskatchewan I feel a mix of confidence and excitement towards sharing these experiences with Class Afloat students.
I would be able to guest lecture in the Introduction to Sociology and/or Psychology classes on topics related to my personal blog why is all I ever want is more, which looks at one of the great environmental challenges in the western world through a philosophical lens. I have studied ecological footprint extensively and could discuss this in the Atmosphere, Weather and Climate course. I have also studied environmental economics, environmental management (using an adaptive approach), green buildings and sustainable development at length and could guest lecture on any of these topics as they may fit in Psychology, Sociology, International Relations, and Atmosphere, Weather and Climate courses.
Further Relevant Experience:
· University Instructor – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design semester long course with professionals and students.
· University Sectional Lecturer – physical education course.
· Coaching – badminton coach at the local, provincial and national level for ages 5 – 19
· Ski trip – chaperoned Grade 12 ski trip; included teaching snowboarding lessons
· Camping trip – chaperone Grade 5 – 8 camping trip
· Grade 9-12 Camp Leader
· St. Johns Ambulance CPR ABC and First Aid completed in 2010
· Certified Kiteboarding Instructor – avid kiteboarder and instructor for 8 years, a useful skill to have while working on a sailboat with kids!!
· Spanish – able to get by while traveling, excited to learn more
· Youth Engagement in Sustainability (http://reginayesnetwork.blogspot.com/) – guest and keynote speaker at numerous events
· Saskatchewan Education for Sustainable Development Network (http://www.saskesd.ca/) – speaker and participant
· Tandem Bicycle Adventure Across Canada 2003 (http://carillon.uregina.ca/10.02.03/story10.htm) mastery in the art of bicycle repair, travel safety, road cooking and navigation
Sailing Resume
I have been diligently improving my sailing skills and look forward to continuing this pursuit for… ever!!
July 1-7, 2011 six days, two day refresher with instructor and four days alone with Emily as co-skippers
June 24-28, 2010 Catalina 42, 5 days, basic cruising practical, Canadian Yachting Association (CYA) Day Skipper completed, 10-20 knot winds, moderate seas
Feb 4-14, 2010 Benneteau 50, 11 days, crew and helm, Caribbean, 400 miles, 15-25 knot winds, up to 7m swells
CYA White sail level one certification.
Lake sailing – many hours on all shapes and sizes (15-35ft) boats in 10 – 30 knot winds as crew and captain.
EDUCATION
2010 Currently enrolled in Masters of Science/Art in Environment and Management, Royal Roads University, Victoria expected completion May 2012
2008 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional
2006 B.Sc. Environmental Systems Engineering – Co-op Program, Graduated with Distinction, University of Regina
2002 National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Level One Certified Coach
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (abbreviated)
University Instructor CaGBC Course in LEED-NC (Sept – Dec 2009)
Instructor Canadian Green Building Council
· Educating students to gain an understanding of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for New Construction
Sustainability and Energy Management (Aug 2006 - present)
Government Services Province of Saskatchewan
· Sustainable Buildings and Operations (LEED and BOMA certification systems)
· Awareness to Action Campaign – Greening Government through Green Teams
· Energy, Water, Waste and Greenhouse Gas Measurement and Management
· Environmental and Sustainability Education / Programs
· Maintenance at Regina Correctional Centre
Project Officer (Sept – Dec 2005)
University of Regina, Physical Plant
· Project Management
Sectional Lecturer (Oct 2005 – April 2006)
University of Regina, Kinesiology
· University of Regina Course Instructor
Environmental Risk and Site Assessment (May – Aug 2005)
SaskPower, Regina, SK
Environmental Analyst (Jan – April 2004)
Consumer’s Cooperative Refineries Limited, Regina, SK
Production Engineering (Jan – Aug 2002)
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., Calgary, AB
COMPUTER SKILLS
Masters studies online through Royal Roads University – familiarity with online courses and assignments, social networking, discussion and support in virtual classrooms
Web Design, Blog Design – research web design and online resume builders for this application, website design for greening government project and Building Saskatchewan Green conference and the use of a blog for Class Afloat application and personal research blog.
Microsoft Office Suite – daily use, very familiar
Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills – macros, programming, pivot tables and pivot charts – uncanny ability to manipulate and use MS Excel to produce useful data for decision makers
Hot2000, RETScreen, Metrix energy management tool – potential energy auditing project for students based on their own homes, the Class Afloat year or their home community
AutoCAD
AutoCAD
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Professional Environmental Engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geo-scientists in Saskatchewan.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design - Accredited Professional – January 2008
Building Owners and Managers Institute Real Property Administrator – 4 classes completed
Canadian Green Building Council Saskatchewan Chapter Member
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
· Masters in Environment and Management at Royal Roads University - mind boggling good course, so much to offer students from this experience
· LEED – New Construction, Existing Buildings, Commercial Interiors and Contractors courses
· ISO 14064 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reporting training
· Attended workshops, lectures and courses on: green roofs, sustainable purchasing, project management, energy efficiency, lighting fundamentals, LED lighting, green house gas policy and numerous others (available on request)
PUBLICATIONS
Technical Report
Dena McMartin, Curtis Dorosh, Chad Edwards (2005). Research Results on the Use of Biodegradable Dinnerware at the 2005 Jeux du Canada Summer Games in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Personal Blog (Research Project)
I encourage you to check my research and blog “if all I have is all I need then why is all I ever want is more?”
VOLUNTEER (abbreviated)
· Building Saskatchewan Green Conference (www.buildsaskgreen.ca) – 6 years, promoting, organizing, conference planning (venue, local meal planning, low waste, introductions, gifts), conference program, speakers, advocacy, sponsorship, strategic planning
· Roadmonkey (http://roadmonkey.net/) – leader and co-leader for expeditions, logistics, bike mechanic, project management, construction
· Saskatchewan Chapter of the Canadian Green Building Council – board member, program selection, development and logistics
· Habitat for Humanity – home building, workplace coordinator for team builds
· Kite Boarding 4 Cancer Kiteboarding4cancer Promo– participant, volunteer, organizer for first annual event in Regina, SK
· Share the Warmth – one-day energy efficiency work in core neighborhoods
· Sticks on Rose – organizer and participant in annual street hockey fundraiser for Palliative Care
· Regina EcoLiving Ecoambassador – research, survey and published an article on environmental footprints for the Regina Ecoliving Guide (promoting sustainable behaviour for Regina), many hours of surveying, writing and involvement
· United Way Fundraising – committee member for 3 years, numerous campaigns, organizing
· Commuter Challenge – organized, participated and promoted
· Provincial Science Fair Judge – 4 years judging the final provincial science fair
· Marian Centre – ongoing monthly at lunch
INTERESTS
· Reading, writing, personal research blog
· Gardening, canning, cooking
· Sustainability - environment and social issues- Activism, Leadership, Education, Action
· “The Great Outdoors” (camping, cross-country skiing, back-country, just being outside)
· Kite-surfing, hockey, swimming, badminton, squash, cycling, triathlon, snowboard, golf, tennis
