Abby Sullivan Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ingleside, Illinois, United States

- Direct and manage all aspects of the YMCA BOLD & GOLD outdoor teen leadership program at Camp Duncan- Plan, prepare for, and execute 8 weeks of overnight offsite adventure programs for teens 13-17 that include activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting- Recruit, hire, manage, and train seasonal staff- Work to ensure this new program is growing toward sustainability by recruiting new participants and staff, diversifying summer program… Show more - Direct and manage all aspects of the YMCA BOLD & GOLD outdoor teen leadership program at Camp Duncan- Plan, prepare for, and execute 8 weeks of overnight offsite adventure programs for teens 13-17 that include activities such as hiking, camping, backpacking, canoeing, and whitewater rafting- Recruit, hire, manage, and train seasonal staff- Work to ensure this new program is growing toward sustainability by recruiting new participants and staff, diversifying summer program offerings, creating partnerships, and expanding into adult and offseason outdoor trips- Manage program administration including hiring, training, and supervising staff, budgeting, payroll, grant reporting, etc.- Work with the National BOLD & GOLD team to ensure standards and goals are being met- Attend bi-yearly trainings with other BOLD & GOLD directors to network, reflect, and plan- Apply for grants and secure other sources of funding for BOLD & GOLD programs- Work to ensure American Camp Association standards are being met- Design marketing materials, camp store merchandise, and staff shirts - Assist other program areas at camp as needed by facilitating activities such as rock climbing, high ropes, low ropes, archery, etc. Show less

Valparaiso, Indiana

-Design curriculum for and present environmental education programs in schools and at Sunset Hill Farm County Park to students in grades K-5- Design curriculum for and present environmental education programs and hikes to the general public- Teach Level 1 USA Archery lessons and train the trainer courses- Create digital and print marketing materials for various programs- Manage animal husbandry program for an educational farm with 7 different species of farm animals- Plan… Show more -Design curriculum for and present environmental education programs in schools and at Sunset Hill Farm County Park to students in grades K-5- Design curriculum for and present environmental education programs and hikes to the general public- Teach Level 1 USA Archery lessons and train the trainer courses- Create digital and print marketing materials for various programs- Manage animal husbandry program for an educational farm with 7 different species of farm animals- Plan and execute a 10 week environmental-based summer camp- Instruct campers in archery, animal husbandry, low ropes course, STEM activities, and more- Assist in hiring for and management of seasonal camp staff- Keep camp running by managing behind-the-scenes aspects including camper registration and payment, communication with parents, staff training and scheduling, and day-to-day camp operations- Plan and carry out team building programs for large groups on low ropes course Show less

Bar Harbor, Me

- Monitored and managed a park-wide radio channel with law enforcement, fire, maintenance, and interpretation- Operated a multi-channel radio system base station and hand held radios- Worked with Law Enforcement Rangers on search and rescue operations, medical calls, traffic and parking enforcement, emergency services, road closures, and various other enforcement activities- Answered 911 emergency calls and dispatched appropriate emergency services - Utilized a park-wide phone… Show more - Monitored and managed a park-wide radio channel with law enforcement, fire, maintenance, and interpretation- Operated a multi-channel radio system base station and hand held radios- Worked with Law Enforcement Rangers on search and rescue operations, medical calls, traffic and parking enforcement, emergency services, road closures, and various other enforcement activities- Answered 911 emergency calls and dispatched appropriate emergency services - Utilized a park-wide phone system to answer calls relating to public safety, visitor rules and regulations, and various park operational activities - Operated a computer terminal to access law enforcement databases such as state DMV’s, NCIC, NLET, and more- Coordinated efforts with various other public safety entities such as state and local fire, police, search and rescue groups, and emergency medical services- Effectively multi-tasked and prioritized tasks based on severity and need- Performed a variety of collateral duties such as: lost and found, fee compliance, Central Violations Bureau ticket processing, and various administrative tasks- Edited official government documents including Standard Operating Procedures - Utilized IMARS to enter tickets, warnings, accidents, visitor assists, etc.- Worked on projects as needed by the chief and deputy chief rangers- Worked 40 hours per week Show less

Buena Vista, Colorado

- Recruited, trained and oversaw office staff, efficiently scheduled them each week, and ensured that they were working toward meeting goals as a cohesive team- Tracked and input payroll for 30 employees every two weeks, ensuring accuracy each time- Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as all financial record keeping- Managed relationships with various partner institutions including Vail Resorts- Maintained insurance policies and registrations on… Show more - Recruited, trained and oversaw office staff, efficiently scheduled them each week, and ensured that they were working toward meeting goals as a cohesive team- Tracked and input payroll for 30 employees every two weeks, ensuring accuracy each time- Responsible for accounts payable and accounts receivable as well as all financial record keeping- Managed relationships with various partner institutions including Vail Resorts- Maintained insurance policies and registrations on fleet of 20 vehicles and trailers- Inventoried and ordered store merchandise and employee uniforms- Corresponded with customers via phone, email, and in person, answering all inquiries and providing information- Worked 40 hours per week Show less

Carrabassett Valley, Me

- Timed ski and snowboard races using TAG Heuer professional timing equipment - Performed clerical duties including ski and snowboard race registration, handling monetary transactions, record keeping, official race results reporting, and event planning- Coordinated 50+ volunteers on race days, assigned their posts, and cultivated motivation and teamwork- Provided excellent customer service via phone, email, and in person- Worked 40 hours per week

West Forks, Me

- Guided full-day commercial whitewater rafting trips on the Kennebec and Dead rivers 4-5 times a week- Took guests of all ages down the river, ensuring their safety and providing interpretive programs along the way- Tested for and maintained Registered Maine Guide Certification- Worked in the office taking reservations, handling monetary transactions using QuickBooks, preparing paperwork for rafting trips, managing employee records/ certifications, answering emails using Outlook… Show more - Guided full-day commercial whitewater rafting trips on the Kennebec and Dead rivers 4-5 times a week- Took guests of all ages down the river, ensuring their safety and providing interpretive programs along the way- Tested for and maintained Registered Maine Guide Certification- Worked in the office taking reservations, handling monetary transactions using QuickBooks, preparing paperwork for rafting trips, managing employee records/ certifications, answering emails using Outlook, keeping records in Excel, and speaking with customers- Performed manual labor tasks such as painting, mowing, and basic carpentry- Drove trucks and trailers regularly Show less

Everglades City, Fl

- Guided kayak eco-tours in Everglades National Park and Big Cypress National Preserve- Provided detailed and original interpretive programs about the area- Safely navigated guests around alligators in close proximity- Taught beginners basic kayaking skills- Cleaned and maintained all kayaks and gear- Safely transported guests in a 14 passenger van with kayak trailer - Created and edited content for Shurr Adventures website- Worked 40 hours per week

Chestnut Hill, Ma

- Scheduled private swimming lessons using InnoSoft Fusion Recreation Management Software- Oversaw private swimming lessons- Managed lifeguarding schedules- Created pool programming and publicized it - Tracked payroll for swim instructors- Entered pool attendance data using Excel - Created programs and incentives for aquatics employees- Worked 10 hours per week

Chestnut Hill, Ma

- Ensured safety of pool patrons at all times- Performed pool chemistry testing to ensure Health Department standards were met- Undertook yearly recertification training by practicing and peer-evaluating relevant lifeguarding skills in group situations - Taught private and group swimming lessons to children aged 1-17 and adults- Ensured safety of students at all times on pool deck and in pool- Worked 10 hours per week, guarding approximately 50 to 75 people each shift

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

- Wrote and presented/ guided original house and grounds tours at the site- Oriented visitors to the site and provided information/ interpretation- Used a point of sale system to sell NPS merchandise- Gained valuable experience working for the National Park Service and with the Volunteer-in-Parks program- Completed Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands interpretation trainings- Worked 15-20 hours per week

Boca Raton, Fl

- Taught Red Cross swimming lessons to children from ages 4-12 in groups of 7- Worked with summer camps of 150 children per day and gave them safety talks and swim tests- Executed tasks of physical labor such as pressure washing, heavy lifting, heavy cleaning duties, and maintenance of both the grounds and pool - Performed office tasks such as bookkeeping, answering phones, attending to customer inquiries in person and over the phone, program registration using RecTrac, selling… Show more - Taught Red Cross swimming lessons to children from ages 4-12 in groups of 7- Worked with summer camps of 150 children per day and gave them safety talks and swim tests- Executed tasks of physical labor such as pressure washing, heavy lifting, heavy cleaning duties, and maintenance of both the grounds and pool - Performed office tasks such as bookkeeping, answering phones, attending to customer inquiries in person and over the phone, program registration using RecTrac, selling merchandise, pool program planning- Worked 40-50 hours per week, guarding approximately 150-200 people each shift Show less

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Environmental Geosciences, Senior

Activities and Societies: Undergraduate Government of Boston College, Mississippi Delta Service Trip, Females Incorporating Sisterhood.

Marine Ecology

Semester abroad. Spent five weeks at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Cumbaya, Ecuador and three months at the Galapagos Academic.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Activities and Societies: Captain: Color Guard, National Honor Society member, Rho Kappa Social Studies National Honor Society member.