Andrew Sanders
Billings,MT
Summary
Creative, Hardworking individual with a vast array of skills and life experiences to draw from. Weather focused on "hands on" work or motivating a large group of people I have adapted to every scenario by leading by example and guiding from the front.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Hockey
Self-employed
Billings, MT
09.1992 - Current
- 32 Years of playing hockey
- 15 years playing (competitive) to include 5 years of JR's
- 5 years of coaching
- Coached at the last (2) MT Development camps and Northern Plains Development camps
- Developed/Run Billings first goalie program
- Currently in the running for USA Hockey Goalie Development Coordinator for Montana
- Organize/Run camps for/with MAHA
- Currently a Coach Developer with USA Hockey/Northern Plains
- Currently help Red Lodge with their Learn to Skate/Learn to Play programs
Lead Ice Technician
Centennial Ice Arena & Billings Amateur Hockey League
Billings, MT
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Remove and install ice skating surface
- Maintain ice skating surface
- Maintain ice skating building inside and out
- Schedule/Manage multiple employees
- Train/Educate new employees to include their current Director
- Maintain refrigeration system
Small Business Owner
Reclaimed Creations
Billings, MT
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Operated small woodworking business
- Specialized in custom furniture and outdoor spaces
- Navigated the business through Covid, Staffing and Supply Chain issues.
- Operated company social media and marketing efforts to expand brand awareness and attract new customers.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
Police Officer
Billings Police Department
Billings, MT
04.2012 - 08.2018
- Conducted traffic stops, wrote tickets, and made arrests when necessary.
- Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
- Prepared detailed documentation of felony-level property and violent crimes investigations.
- Joined a "Selective Traffic Enforcement Program focusing on DUI and Drug interdiction
- Joined Field Training Officer program teaching/education new Officers
- Participated in Mental Health awareness as part of the Crisis Intervention Team
Firefighter/EMT-I
Lockwood Fire District
Billings, MT
05.2008 - 04.2012
- Obtained HAZMAT Tech Level and part of the Regional Haz-Mat Team
- Organized/Ran Fire Prevention Program in the schools throughout the District
- Obtained my EMT-Intermediate which allowed me to operate Advanced Life Support Services on ambulance
- Responded to both Fire and EMS calls throughout the District
- Led multiple Emergency Scenes as an Incident Commander disseminating resources where they were needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School
Billings, MT05-2005
Skills
- Leadership
- Critical thinking
- Creative problem solving
- Conflict resolution
- Crisis management
- Event coordinating
- Program development
Affiliations
- Camping/Hiking
- Rafting
- Baseball
Timeline
Lead Ice Technician
Centennial Ice Arena & Billings Amateur Hockey League
08.2021 - 08.2022
Small Business Owner
Reclaimed Creations
01.2018 - 01.2021
Police Officer
Billings Police Department
04.2012 - 08.2018
Firefighter/EMT-I
Lockwood Fire District
05.2008 - 04.2012
Hockey
Self-employed
09.1992 - Current
High School Diploma -
Skyview High School