A. Kyle Gifford Email & Phone Number

Ostrander, OH, US

Sedona, Arizona

Grand Canyon, Arizona

Grand Canyon, AZ

Grand Canyon

Chagrin Falls, Ohio

• Responsible for training, scheduling and managing of the retail staff.
• Developed and implemented a system of retail metrics used to identify strengths and weaknesses in a new and growing business channel.
• As a member of purchasing team, developed comprehensive mix of outside brands and product lines to accentuate current products.
• Maintain and update visual merchandising displays as needed.
• Increased store visibility within community and among stakeholders through social media, tradeshows, and in-store events.

• Responsible for operation and maintenance of tower and portable snow guns and associated equipment across resort area.
• Completed daily safety checks and performed maintenance and repairs on ski lift equipment.
• Assisted with other resort maintenance as assigned including operation of skid steer vehicles.

• Responsible for training and leadership for a staff of 40+ instructors, program area directors, and volunteers for summer season.
• Planned and led three distinct campfire programs on a weekly basis and responsible for camp wide dining hall and evening programming.
• Supervised and scheduled 10 distinct program areas, procured all necessary program supplies, guided daily patrol leader meetings, and ran various training programs as needed.

Athens, Ohio

• Delivered weekly program that included canoeing, motor boating, rowing, lifesaving, and swimming merit badges, trained Boy Scouts of America lifeguards, and instructed aquatic awards and training for adult leaders.
• Trained and managed staff of six, and met or exceeded all national and local standards for program area operation.

Athens Ohio

• Planned, developed, and presented a comprehensive variety of trip and clinic programs and special events, guided by the mission and values of Ohio University Campus Recreation.
• Hired, trained, and supervised Trip Leader staff.
• Reviewed, developed and enforced policies and procedures for safe and effective program delivery.
• Led a variety of outdoor programs of various lengths including hiking, backpacking, canoeing, orienteering, and sailing.

Athens, Ohio

• Responsible for daily operation and supervision of shifts at climbing wall and rental center facilities.
• Taught belay clinics and administered belay tests

Rock Creek, OH

• Delivered weekly program that included canoeing, sailing, motor boating, rowing, lifesaving, and swimming merit badges, trained Boy Scouts of America lifeguards, and instructed aquatic awards and trainings for adult.
• Trained and managed staff of six, and met or exceeded all national and local standards for program area operation.
• Integrated Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Boater Education grant program requirements within camp aquatics curriculum.

Rock Creek, Ohio

• As a key member of leadership team, recruited trained and led a staff of 40+ instructors, program area directors, and volunteers for summer season.
• Wrote and edited new Staff Manual for Summer Camp Staff, and developed overall camp program for 2006 season.
• Administered Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Boater Education grant in camp.

Bachelor Of Science In Recreation Studies, Recreation Management

Activities and Societies: Club Sailing Team

Associate Of Arts And Sciences (A.A.S.), Outdoor Recreation

Education record

Education record