Provide excellent customer service and wildlife viewing opportunities in Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Interpret Ecology, Wildlife Biology and Local History for clients on 1-4 day trips. Use trained ability and optics, combined with knowledge of local wildlife to provide viewing and photo opportunities for customers.

•Traveled across the US and New Zealand shearing alpacas and llamas. Taught and supervised safe handling of animals, administered injections, inspected animals for health issues, corrected teeth and hoof problems. •Drove an average of 8000 miles per month during a 4 month season with zero accidents, while towing a small trailer.•Maintained a high level of professionalism while working a demanding schedule 7 days a week.

•Guide and manage a class of ten-fifteen adult students. Provide instruction in the practical aspects of personal training in accordance with the National Strength and Conditioning Association and American Council on Exercise standards.•Train clients and create opportunities for positive lifestyle change at Laurel Fitness gym in Lakewood CO.

•Provided quality customer service to current and prospective students by guiding them to the most appropriate wilderness course, based on their personal needs. •Completed initial medical screening, received payment and performed follow up via phone and e-mail.•Managed incoming call volume, maintained student records, and accurately recorded information in a fast paced environment.

•Completed projects ranging from remodeling to complete custom log homes as part of a four person crew.•Became lead crewman after only one year with the company.

•Led and facilitated 20 day wilderness canoeing expeditions with at-risk teens as part of a three person instructional team. •Fostered an environment of physical and emotional safety in the field while creating an experience that encouraged constructive life choices. •Completed post course follow-up with family members and parole officers, encouraging personal growth and positive decision making.

•Selected as a founding member of the Coast Guard’s first Counter-Terror Response Team, deploying to several high profile national security events such as the Democratic National Convention.•Directly involved in high risk training exercises which demanded quick thinking and decision making under stress.•Completed over 5000 hours of advanced close quarters combat, marksmanship, and weapons training.•Trained and participated in special operations mission planning and risk management, emphasizing team safety. Nationally certified EMT. Attended regular medical training.• Secret security clearance. •Stood radio watches, dispatched resources, and kept detailed logs of search and rescue cases.•Participated in waterborne search and rescue, maritime law enforcement and regular patrols of the upper Chesapeake Bay.