Sheldon Dennis
CEO Blank Snowboards & Skis
Irma
Summary
Dynamic and motivated professional with a unique blend of experience as a former professional snowboarder, horse trainer, successful entrepreneur and educated marine mammal handler & trainer. As a professional athlete and owner of a thriving snowboard company, I bring years of discipline, physical conditioning and leadership to every endeavor. Transitioned my passion for high performance teamwork and animal behavior into pursing hands on marine mammal training. Including techniques such as positive & 1:1 reinforcement, operant conditioning along with all aquatic protocols. Seeking to combine my love for animals, performance, and outdoor environments a dedicated dolphin trainer, brining enthusiasm, adaptability, and a lifeline commitment to excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
CEO Blank Snowboards & Skis
Blank Snowboards
03.2021 - Current
- Running everyday operations with my shipping team, marketing team, social management team and sponsorship team
- Handling all inventory purchases, including models, engineering & quantity calculations
- Created key initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Established new revenue streams by identifying market opportunities and launching new lineups.
- Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
- Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision making.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
Horse Trainer
Kay Equestrians
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Worked with all new horses that came in, to build and train for multiple types of riding. Mainly gymkhana & rodeo But also western pleasure.
- This was a SEASONAL position during my free months off of snowboarding.
- Ranch hand, cleaning stables and riding areas.
- Conducted workshops for riders when horse became broke, sharing and made practices and training methods to better the rider and horse individually and as a pair.
- Resolved behavioral issues in horses with targeted training interventions, ensuring they remained valuable assets to their owners.
- Established a professional reputation as a reliable, skilled horse trainer capable of producing consistent results while prioritizing the safety and well-being of each equine athlete under their care.
- Became a 3 time Gymkhana State Champ in Wisconsin. Specializing in "Speed N' Action" & "Flag Race".
Professional Snowboarder
Bang Energy
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Collaborated with my coaching staff to analyze my athletic performances and form, making adjustments to training plans as needed for my best results.
- Became the #12 ranked big air snowboarder in the US.
- 2 Time National Competitor
- 2 time Rev Tour Big Air competitor
- Rigorous training routine consisting of 12+ hour days of on snow training, off snow training and gym time.
- Competed 3 times in global events that are the part of the elite circuit: Elite circuit is the top 5 highest ranked snowboard contests in the world known as the pinnacles (invite only by ranking and exposure)
- Daily video and social media presence and posting for all of my sponsors and endorsements.
- Established partnerships and growth with industry sponsors that provided me with necessary resources such as gear, financial support, and exposure opportunities.
- Creating and establishing my own team to travel with, providing me with video content, editing, management & daily routine help.
- Enhanced athlete performance through rigorous strength, conditioning, and flexibility exercises.
- Attended all practices, meetings, and workouts on time.
- Adapted quickly to changing game plans and strategies.
- Applied discipline and sense of responsibility toward all team and personal activities.
- Collaborated with teammates and coaches to build relationships and create cohesive team environment.
Horse Trainer & Guide
Holiday Acres
06.2013 - 09.2013
- Improved horse behavior with consistent, positive reinforcement techniques, reducing incidents of disobedience during guides.
- Handled new training and tests of horses brought in for guides
- Instilled basics of horsemanship and riding in beginners, first-time or occasional riders, refining knowledge, and skills of more advanced riders.
- Cleaning and maintaining stables
- Feed scheduling and feeding
- Daily guide tours for clients
- Making customers feel safe and secure on their horse, removing any nervousness to make them calm and collected to ensure we have a safe guide.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newman Catholic HighSchool
Wausau, United States06-2016
Skills
Talent development
Crisis management
Operational excellence
Effective decision making
Strategic visioning
Customer focus
Highly driven & motivated
Problem-solving abilities
Analytical and critical thinker
Project management
Planning and coordination
Teamwork and collaboration
Innovative and visionary
Multitasking Abilities
Relationship building
Certification
AIARE Level 2, Pro 1, Pro 2 Avalanche Certified
Timeline
DRCTI Marine Mammal Training, Health & Care
05-2025
CEO Blank Snowboards & Skis
Blank Snowboards
03.2021 - Current
AIARE Level 2, Pro 1, Pro 2 Avalanche Certified
01-2020
Certified Mechanic, Fuzzys Auto
08-2019
Professional Snowboarder
Bang Energy
09.2017 - 02.2021
Horse Trainer
Kay Equestrians
06.2016 - 03.2021
Horse Trainer & Guide
Holiday Acres
06.2013 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Newman Catholic HighSchool
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