Patricia H. LaBissoniere
FigureSkating ProfessionalCoach / Program Director /Choreograph/Producer
Home: (860) 489-0616 Cell: (860) 614-8907 Daytime: (860) 658-3410 LaBissoniere_Pat@cat.com
68 Doman Drive Torrington, CT 06790

Coach with proven ability to motivate students to enjoy skating and fully achieve their potential.
Enthusiastic Director with strong interpersonal skills and extensive experience implementing and overseeing skating program. Choreograph and produce ice shows to enhance student's ability, recognize their accomplishments and promote teamwork.

Background Figure and Freestyle Training
9 years, including 2 years with Don Laws
Ballet and Dance - 7 years

Achievements
Winner of Mary Frances Rollow trophy 1959
Numerous medals in U.S. Mid-Atlantic club competitions
Performed in 1961 show with U.S. World Team members
Offered contract with Ice Capades at age 16

Credentials
Coaching experience 21 years
Accredited Member Professional Skaters Association
PSA Rating - Certified Group
PSA Apprentice Program: 1999 - Masters Pro, Leslie Riley 1994 - Masters Pro, Susan Dee

Experience
1996 to present: International Skating Center of Connecticut, Simsbury, CT- Coach Teach Learn to Skate, Freestyle, Stroking, and Moves-in-the-Field classes. Private and competitive coach with strong following.

1982 to present - Simsbury Farms Skating Rink, Town of Simsbury, CT - Skating Program Director, Head Skating Coach - Developed a skating program encompassing Learn to Skate for all ages, Figure Skating classes, Power Skating, and Figure Skating Club. Produce, choreograph and direct annual ice show. Expanded and enhanced this program into a successful and highly regarded asset by the community. As Director some of my duties are: train and supervise 9 skating instructors, oversee the testing and placement of all students, design and produce show programs, create and maintain databases for skaters records, develop and maintain excellent working relationships with public and media.

1984 to present - Caterpillar Inc., Simsbury, CT - Office Manager Manage all aspects of district office including budget preparation and tracking, purchasing, accounting, administering network, providing computer support, creating and maintaining databases through mainframe access, meeting & travel planning, as well as designing and producing multi-media presentations.

Coach 1994 to 1995 - Skating Club of Hartford, Cromwell, CT - Skating Taught U.S.F.S.A. Basic Skills lessons, while enhancing coaching skills through
Apprentice program.

1980-1982 - Governor's Office, State of Connecticut Administrative Aide, Governors William A. O'Neill and Ella T. Grasso Responsible for all correspondence regarding information about the State and all mail from children.

Coach 1975-1978 - Town of West Hartford, West Hartford, CT - Skating Instructed groups in Learn to Skate, Figures, and Freestyle. Maintained full schedule of private students, pursued own training program, and held part-time managerial position in banking institution.