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Salmon, Idaho, United States

Guiding guests on multi day expeditions, ranging from 3 to 7 days, trip leader, guide trainer, sweep boat driverWork on the Middle Fork of the Salmon River (IV), Rogue (III-IV), Lochsa (IV-IV+), Middle Fork of the Clearwater (III-IV), Snake (III-IV), and Lower Salmon (III) riversProvide meaningful interpretation connecting guests with the public land resource

Superior, Montana, United States

Operational oversight of all St. Joe (III-IV), Moyie (IV), and Clark Fork (III) river operations at ROW AdventuresOrganize, coordinate, implement and supervise the day-to-day operations Includes hiring guides, guide training, scheduling, and guide performance reviewsCommunication with main office- booking staff, upper management, and company ownerDaily trip logistics, bus driving, retail sales, food shopping/prepDay-to-day management of guide staff- I live with all guide staff on location at the Field of Dreams in Superior, MontanaGuiding daily on the river with guests, both as trip leader and mentor to other guides

Grand Junction, Colorado Area

Operational activities include initiate, obtain permitting, develop logistics plan and lead rafting trips, backpacking trips, ice and rock climbing, and canyoneering trips that were between 1 to 9 daysResponsible for trip logistics during the trips including food, gear, safety and wellbeing of the group; up to 30 peopleLead debrief discussions with both students and trip leaders, facilitating thoughtful discussion and bringing the trip full circleCultivate newer staff through trainings and co-leadership on trips, as well as performance evaluations with program directorPassion for introducing people to the outdoors; my favorite part of the job was getting to introduce and cultivate the passions of hundreds of college students through new experiencesInitiated 3 Colorado River Clean-ups, each one day on the town section in Grand Junction with 30 studentsNotable Expeditions Led of over 100 trips at CMUCataract Canyon, March 2016. I was the Trip Leader of this 9-day, 31 student tripThree-day Desolation Canyon, September 2015. I helped organize logistics and lead this trip. We rowed 60 miles of rapids in two days, after motoring 24 miles the first day, with 25 studentsZion Canyoneering, October 2016. I lead this 12 student, 6-day trip, through 5 technical slot canyonsDesolation Canyon, March 2017. I was the Trip Leader of this 9-day, 19 student trip. I instituted a no-technology practice that was incredibly successful and transformative for both the students and leadersTwo-month expedition in Southeast Asia, June-August 2017Month 1, I backpacked through Thailand, Cambodia and Laos with nine other students and Ryan Dutch, CMU OP Director, earning six upper-division credits. I learned the finer points of international logistics, communication, and sustainable travel.Month 2, I went on a solo motorcycle trip spanning Vietnam, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, practicing these new skillsZion Canyoneering, October 2017, 5 days, 12 students

Buena Vista, Colorado

Trip Leader in charge of the safety and wellbeing of all members of my trip, which is up to 100 guests and guides, Browns Canyon (III-IV), The Numbers (IV)

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Grand Junction, Colorado Area

Led a lift crew of about 5 throughout the day. In constant communication with Lift Maintenance; front line of safety for the lift. Responsible for guest interaction, ramp maintenance and safety, and control of the lift itself.

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Masters, Outdoor Adventure And Expedition Leadership

Activities and Societies: Research Graduate Assistant (GA)

Bachelor'S Degree, Outdoor Education

I created this degree, utilizing core psychology, sociology, environmental science, and leadership courses.