Jens Casten

Sports Management & Marketing ~ Coach and Mentor ~ Professional Hockey Player

Accomplished, Lifelong Leader, Coach, Manager and Entrepreneur with over 20 years of demonstrated successes with athletic teams, individuals, and companies. Excelled at pro hockey earning 5 MVP awards and 5 championships. Exceptional skills in sports management and creating promotional events. Skilled manager able to successfully direct and lead people to high-performance achievements aligned with enterprise objectives. Proven ability to raise money for charity as seen in $1.5 million raised for Ronald McDonald House. Dedicated to helping people become the best they can be by being a positive force for them in discovering their inner passions and fully realizing their own potential. Lifelong learner as seen by continued professional development and pro hockey achievements.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JENS CASTEN EXECUTIVE & CORPORATE COACHING, Toronto, ON             2003 - Present

Corporate Individual and Group Coach

·       Mentor and coach individuals and groups working in corporations to help them become better leaders, productive employees and more effective managers.

·       Key contributor in company bottom line improvements of up to 25% within six months.

·       Driving force in 97% client success rate.

·       Hold motivational speeches for up to 100 people; facilitate workshops and webinars for up to 20 people; foster positive relationships with all employee groups.

·       Develop detailed coaching plans that include astute assessments, specific objectives and positive results; assist in career advancements and transitions.

·       Support entrepreneurs through the realization of their dream businesses.

THE CORE OPTIMUM HEALTH CENTER, Toronto, ON                                                      2013 - 2014

Clinic Manager

·       Capably manage all aspects of the clinic including administration, workflow and staff.

·       Key contributor to setting company strategy, goals and financial objectives.

·       Develop business by working with executives and corporate management to promote healthy diet and exercise among employees.

PHYSIOMED, Toronto, ON                                                                                               2008 - 2013

Active Care Specialist, Manager of Clinical Operations

·   Helped develop successful modalities for patients in individual and/or group rehabilitation.

·   Performed active therapy to help improve the physical condition of patients.

·   Managed clinical operations ensuring smooth workflow processes and procedures be used for the staff and patients.

·   Led the team and made sure all treatment was completed to the patient’s satisfaction.

Jens Casten                                                                             

SPORTS MANAGEMENT WORLDWIDE, Portland, OR                                        2005 - 2012

Agent Advisor

·       Serve as an agent and trusted advisor to pro athletes.

NATIONAL TRAINING CENTRE, Toronto, ON                                                      2008 - 2009

Athletic Trainer, Sports Rehab Trainer

·   Trained athletes in all sports (off ice, especially hockey players) up to the NHL level.

·   Supported and worked to rehab newly injured and post-surgery athletes at all levels.

·   Assisted in client acquisition by being proactive in marketing strategies; developed and executed marketing/showcase events and trade shows.   

CASTEN CONSULTING INTERNATIONAL, GERMANY & CANADA                    2000 - 2009

Owner, Operator and Head Instructor

·   Spearheaded the execution of exceptional international goalie training and consulting.

·   Designed and executed individual and group on/off- ice training plans for goaltenders.

·   Developed strategies for acquiring clients through shrewd marketing plans.

TEEN RANCH, Orangeville, ON                                                                                         2003- 2008

Head Goalie Instructor

·       Key contributor to enhancing the hockey program at the facility.

·       Developed and executed plans to train goalies to be all they could be on and off the ice.

FITNESS WORLD, Krefeld, Germany                                                                  2001 - 2003

Manager

·       Directed the activities of the sales and training staff.

·       Actively participated in creating and executing marketing events.

·       Managed the day-to-day operations of the business including workflow, customer concerns, billing and goal achievement.

29 SPORTS MARKETING, Toronto, ON                                                                     2003 - 2006

Marketing & Event Manager

·       Planned and ensured the success of fantasy hockey tournaments, which included NHL Alumni and recent NHL hockey players to help raise funds in support of various charity organizations such as Shoot for a Cure (Canadian spinal research organization) and Teen Ranch (Christian hockey camp).

·       Developed and implemented successful sales, advertising and on-site promotions.

DUISBURG HOCKEY CLUB, Duisburg, Germany                                                      2000 - 2001

Assistant Manager

·       Served as assistant manager; involved in all areas of club operation including fan contact, strategies for signing players, acquiring sponsors and finalizing the road schedule.

CANADIAN HOCKEY FACTORY, Germany                                                                1995 - 2000

Marketing & Event Manager

·       Planned and executed 12 successful charity hockey tournaments in support of Ronald McDonald House; raised over $1.5 million for the charity.

·       Key player in acquiring sponsors, obtaining celebrity enrollments, planning the VIP reception, deciding on the logistics and budgeting for all of the events.

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JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUES, Germany                                                                     1986 - 2000

Coach

·       Coached players on and off the ice which included team mentoring, position teaching and designing game strategies.

                  PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY CAREER

GERMAN PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE                                                                         1979 - 2000

Goaltender- 21 seasons playing in top German divisions

·       A member of 5 championship teams.

·       Received the MVP award 5 times.

EDUCATION

ITS-STUDENT INSTITUTE, Dusseldorf, Germany

Sports Management

                             PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

CERTIFIED COACHING FEDERATION: Certified Master Coach, Certified Life and Career Coach

SPORTS MANAGEMENT WORLDWIDE: Hockey GM & Scouting, Athlete Management

D.F.A.V., Cologne, Germany: Personal Trainer, Fitness Trainer

LANGUAGES

                                                    GERMAN

                                                    ENGLISH