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Eugene, Oregon

 Developed and directed team building and recreation staff training consulting business Managed budget and kept detailed records of income, expenditures, client profiles and evaluations Innovated and presented seminars on human resource development for youth recreation Facilitated team-building initiatives and staff training programs for a variety of youth and adult groups Created risk waiver materials and secured proper completion of waivers by participants Presenter, 2005 American Camp Association National Conference

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Ymca Camp Sequoia Lake, Miramonte, Ca

Bellingham, Washington Area

 Developed and instructed lessons in Environmental Curriculum Development and Environmental Interpretation Planned and facilitated field trips to interpretive sites in North Cascades National Park Evaluated, graded and mentored undergraduate students  Mentored students in the development of interpretive programs and environmental education lessons

North Cascades National Park

 Designed the Wilderness Division poster celebration the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act Developed Leave No Trace (LNT) educational curriculum for youth groups Presented informal educational talks to visitors on LNT, wilderness ethics and wilderness management Participated in multi-day backcountry wilderness patrols Assisted visitors with planning safe and low impact backcountry trips and issued backcountry permits

Rockport, Wa

 Participated in the evaluation and improvement of risk management protocols Assisted in all aspects of facility operations and management  Innovated the institute’s medical facility to improve organization, efficiency, and efficacy  Served on North Cascades Institute Risk Management Committee

 Instructed groups of ten 5th-12th grade learners in place-based, residential outdoor education Contributed to the development of a new camping-based environmental education curriculum Developed and facilitated programing and hospitality services for outside user groups Researched lesson plans to be inclusive for a wider range of audiences and learning styles

Diablo, Washington

 Researched and authored original naturalist and human interested pieces for widely-read blog Solicited and edited contributions from leaders in environmental education and ethics Created photo editorials

Buxton, Or

 Designed the Wilderness Division poster celebration the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act Researched, developed and facilitated original interpretive programs  Certified in interpretation by OPRD based on the National Association for Interpretation (NAI) curriculum Participated in program evaluation and improvement  Scheduled and promoted interpretive programs Mentored volunteers in their development of programs  Performed daily maintenance and cleaning assignments  Handled cash including opening, closing, balancing, and end-of-day reports

Eugene, Or

 Supervised, managed, trained, mentored, and evaluated Customer Service staff and volunteers Authored department policy and procedure manuals for employees and volunteers Acted as primary point of contact for all phone and e-mail inquires totaling over 2000 contacts per month Provided exemplary customer service including handling complaints and challenging animal-related situations Developed engaging promotions to enhance charitable giving

Eugene, Oregon Area

 Directed and mentored twelve day camp staff members for Wayne Morris Ranch summer day camp Designed and facilitated educational programming while providing an inclusive and nurturing environment  Participated in the development and implementation of an after school program for middle school students  Created original program logo with accompanying extensions Tracked participant health forms and daily attendance records Developed positive working relationships with administrators, faculty, and staff Planned and executed a minimum of two weekly field trips in fifteen-passenger City of Eugene buses

Eugene, Oregon Area

 Recruited, hired, managed, trained, mentored, supervised, and evaluated twenty resident camp staff members Developed marketing materials, wrote press releases, and acted as media spokesperson Secured several major in-kind and cash donations for camp facility improvement Developed experiential learning programs for 3rd - 12th grade learners  Initiated a new service learning program for teens  Created and facilitated a twelve-day staff training program for multiple camps Performed basic facility repair and troubleshooting and arranged for professional service when necessary Hosted and facilitated team-building events for outside rental groups

Rye, Colorado

 Oversaw and evaluated twenty-four staff members Facilitated staff and camper recruitment activities including career fair and school assembly presentations Designed camper and staff recruitment materials such as poster, fliers, and online postings Developed and expanded camp curriculum including a new teen leadership program Planned and facilitated all daily staff meetings  Supervised compliance with risk management practices and ACA accreditation standards

Master Of Education (M.Ed.), Environmental Education

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Planning, Public Policy, And Management, Nonprofit Administration

Activities and Societies: Environmental Leadership Program Outdoor Program Trip Initiator Sustainable City Year Program