Corran Addison

658 Rue Brault

Verdun, PQ H4H 2B2

Canada

Tel (514) 941 3386

Email : corran@2imagine.net

EDUCATION

1986 High School ‘O’ Levels

British School of Brussels, Belgium.

SPECIAL ABILITIES

LANGUAGES

Fluent English, near fluent French, conversational Dutch, German and Afrikaans, notions of Spanish, Japanese and Zulu.

SPORTING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2 time world silver medallist in freestyle kayaking

1 time world bronze medallist in freestyle kayaking

4 time USA national champion in freestyle kayaking

2 time European champion in freestyle kayaking

World record holder for highest waterfall run in a kayak – 101ft

1992 Barcelona Olympics competitor and finalist in slalom kayaking

3 time South African champion

SPECIAL INTERESTS

History, and Human nature and sciences

SPECIAL CAPABILITIES AND TRAINING

*Proficient use of film editing program Final Cut Pro. Have used this to edit 4 complete promotional films for Riot Entertainment.

*Proficient use of computer programs Adobe Photoshop, Quark X-press, Adobe Illustrator, Poser, Cleaner, Word, Excel and Act.

*World Kayak Federation USA West coast Master Kayak Instructor

SPORTS AND LEISURE

Kayaking, Snowboarding, In-line Skating, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Road Bike Racing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FEBUARY 1997 - KAYAKS VOODOO INC.

CURRENT Design and development

Conception, and implementation of new kayak design concepts for white water, touring and sea kayaking. My primary functions are to assess market segments not currently addressed by the existing kayaks in our line, and to create new designs to fill those segments, and secondly to continue to innovate and create better designs for the market segments we already have, so that we can maintain this customer base. A secondary task is the promotion of these kayaks on the international competition stage, where I have successfully taken 2 world championship medals using Riot kayaks.

JULY 1996 – Training for the world championships

JANUARY 1997

MARCH 1994 - SAVAGE DESIGNS, INC.

JUNE 1996 Design and development

My primary task was the design and invention of new kayak designs targeted specifically towards white water kayaking. The invention of new concepts where necessary to seek or create new market segments, and to fill the voids in our line for current market segments. As President of Savage Designs, I also oversaw general operations and the smooth running of the company. This included the understanding and operation of the moulding machinery, the understanding of the materials used, and their strengths and limitations. As a secondary function, I was also responsible for the promotion of the kayaks on the international competitive circuit, and successfully took a medal at the world championships using one of my designs.

JANUARY 1994 – Working to prepare the launch of SAVAGE DESIGN, INC.

FEBRUARY 1994

JANUARY 1993 - PRIJON GmbH.

DECEMBER 1993 Promotions and design consultant

My primary duty was to travel to destinations worldwide set by Prijon kayaks, and to promote the kayaks as a professional athlete. During this time, I was both USA and European champion, and took 8^th at the world championships. As one of their top athletes, I was also responsible for feeding the Research and Development department ideas for new design concepts. In order to better understand the manufacturing process used by Prijon, and its strengths and limitations, I spent one month working in the factory on the blow-moulding machine, and in assembly.

JULY 1991 – Olympic training

DECEMBER 1992
JUNE 1987 - PERCEPTION KAYAKS, INC.

JUNE 1991 Designer

My task was to bring new design blood to the old and well-established company. Perception was the leader of kayak manufacturing in the early 1980’s, but lost significant ground to new companies that were formed mid decade. My job was to create new, innovative designs and put Perception back at the top. I was responsible for what became the best selling white water kayak to date at that time. I was also responsible for the design and development of touring and sea kayaks.

JULY 1986 – Training

MAY 1987

JULY 1982 - RIVERMEN, LTD.

JUNE 1986 Kayak Instructor, and expedition organiser

Starting out part time as a teenager, and then working my way into a full time position as kayak instructor, and eventually trip leader for the first commercial rafting and kayaking company in South Africa. My duties involved the instruction of correct kayaking technique to beginners, intermediates and advanced kayakers, the organisation of multi-day kayaking expeditions, and the maintenance of equipment, including the creation of new designs and equipment for use in the specific Southern African conditions.

NON RELATED EXPERIENCES

JULY 1991 - BARCELLONA OLYMPICS (AUGUST 1992).

DECEMBER 1992 Training and preparing for the Olympic games

During this time I remained virtually unemployed as I trained full time for the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games. Representing South Africa, I toured the world competing in the world cup series, and finally at the Olympics themselves in Barcelona, Spain. I was a finalist at the games, and then retired from the category of Slalom Kayaking.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER AND EDITOR

Magazines Worldwide

I am a regular contributor and editor to several magazines worldwide. My articles vary from general pieces about kayaking and extreme sports to specific detailed technical pieces about market place analogy, kayak designs and safety. These have been publicized in over 30 magazines and 10 countries worldwide.