Alicia Harmon Email and Phone Number

Assisted various roles within the day camp at Farm and Wilderness that caters to a diverse range of youth from ages 4-10 providing lessons in sustainability, diversity, swimming lessons in lake, rock climbing, drama, dance, art, construction, hiking and outdoor skills to name a few. Music in all forms was encouraged. And the end of summer overnight trip was both a challenge and a highlight for campers and staff alike.

I ran an extreme sports business in a coastal town in Ecuador. I managed marketing, financials, teaching paragliding and kitesurfing and tandem pilot of commercial flights. I hired an assistant to drive for commercial flights and help with teaching clients. I maintained a high standard of safety with a spotless record and satisfied customers.

International Tour Leader for Journey Mexico and Crooked Trails, USA 2003-2009I worked as an international tour leader/guide for travel companies based in eco-tourismleading all combinations and age-groups of people throughout the world including India, EastAfrica, South America, Mexico, and parts of Europe and Asia. For Crooked Trails I wasresponsible for creating a program to Kenya working in tandem with the local Maasaicommunity with emphasis on educational and cultural programming, and then leading thefirst trips. As Tour Leader I dealt with program logistics, clients' needs and concerns,maintaining communication with all stake holders and dealing with grievances and disputessupplying advice using my best judgement and paying special attention to cultural issues andparticipant safety.

Coordinator for Teen Program (ZooCorps),Woodland Park Zoo; WA. USA 2001-2002I was responsible for development and implementation of an educational program in animalbehaviour and conservation for teenagers. I arranged the placement and supervision for theteen participants within the zoo focusing on interacting with the public to educate andinspire. I was first contact for any issues the participants encountered and was available tothem at all times. In addition I helped run outreach animal demonstrations programs toneighboring schools and conservation projects in the local community.