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Shutesbury, Massachusetts, United States

Northampton, Massachusetts, United States

Hadley, Massachusetts, United States

Developed innovative model of wellness programming for personal training clients, based on 6-key focal points. Created and conducted in-depth movement assessment, including Functional Movement Screen, with incoming training clients. Created and lead-instructor for Targeted Strength, a small group 8-week strength training program. Expanded the Targeted program from one session a week to 15 sessions per week. Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 6-8 personal trainers and nutrition coach. Collaborated directly with owner on strategic planning, new program development, special events, and branding. Assist with volunteer operations at charitable community events, including Daffodil Fun Run, Hot Chocolate Run, Bowl for Kid's Sake, and Helping Hearts for Hadley.

Brattleboro Vt

Empowering People, Building Programs, Creating Change!Working with some of the most talented installers and inspectors in the industry, we built traditional ropes courses and climbing walls focused on adventure education. High 5 prides itself on providing the highest quality in craftsmanship and meeting the needs of their clients through traditional course designs.

Adrian, Mi

Directed 7 latchkey before and after school programs, 2 preschools, as well as an infant and toddler learning center. Supervised Assistant Director of Child Care and Billing Specialist, and coordinate 30 program staff. Provided guidance to staff in the development of curriculum and learning processes utilizing the International Baccalaureate Programme, Creative Curriculum, and Great Start Readiness Program. My goal was to increase the quality of these programs by incorporating experiential learning and project-based learning, while strengthening the relationships of both student and teacher. Once a week management of Y Fitness and Wellness Center. Implemented new client orientation, client services upkeep, and facilities operations management. Ensured all operations were adhered to meeting the highest of standards.

World

Since 2009, as a Contracted Installer and Trainer, I acted as a lead builder on several large projects. Coordinated resources and logistics in collaboration with owner and Director for project builds and training seminars. As a Certified Instructor Trainer, train ropes course practitioners and camp counselors in meaningful group development, safe ropes course operation, and Experiential Education Methodologies. Acted as lead builder on Aerial Adventure Park, Zip-line, and Challenge Course projects.

Oxford, Mi

Offered youth the skills needed to live extraordinary lives by positive mentorship and social skill development utilizing Choice Theory and Relationship Therapy. Residents experience community development, low and high ropes courses, canoeing, camp experiences, and fitness. I also worked with school-age, middle school, high school, college students and corporate adults through our community-based leadership, teambuilding, bully prevention programs, and facilitated business planning sessions.Charter School Development Committee Member: Collaborated with charter school leader to incorporate project-based learning and experiential education into the classroom. Provided adventure based therapy and teambuilding to students.Fitness and Athletics Coordinator: Developed physical activity programs for youth at residential facilities. Coordinated and led field sports and fitness activities for youth. Designed and built Fit Trail on campus to enhance the fitness and wellness of our campus programs. Redesigned the fitness center and implemented a holistic health and wellness program on campus.

Williams Bay, Wi

As a Graduate Assistant coordinated programs for diverse groups upwards of 100 participants for ages 9 to adult. Led groups through experiential and transformative programming using cooperative initiatives, and low and high ropes courses. Provided leadership, mentoring, guidance, and opportunities necessary to ensure goal attainment and professional development with less experienced student facilitators to ensure team success. Managed administrative tasks including reviewing manuals, staff training procedures, marketing strategies, and promotional planning. Created strategic marketing plan in collaboration with OWLS Director.

Responsible for the Challenge Education programs by assuring quality, long-term viability and adherence to the mission and standards of Heifer International and Heifer’s Learning Center. Developed, planned, and led facilitated educational and community-based programs that complemented Heifer International’s Learning Center educational vision and mission. Did my part to help educate individuals and groups to end world hunger, poverty, and provide the skills needed to become stewards of our land. I used the power of experiential and transformative education to educate our community members utilizing the low and high challenge courses.

North Carolina

Learned the ropes of building top quality ropes courses, climbing towers, zip-lines, and military training facilities. Built courses in compliance to the Association for Challenge Course Technology standards.

Fayetteville, Arkansas Area

Supervised daily operations of bouldering and climbing walls, outdoor equipment rentals, and retail sales. Created and produced marketing tools to promote trips to students. Developed and presented power point lectures for educational seminars and pre-trip meetings. Instructed participants on proper camping techniques including Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. Led kayak and canoe trips on class II-III rivers and maintained an excellent safety record.

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Facilitated: games, initiatives, low and high challenge course elements, and Alpine Tower. Presented group-based cooperative learning objectives for college, school, and corporate groups. Prepared detailed challenge course daily activity summary reports and presented to Coordinator. Onsite certified Climbing Wall Technician: supervision of facility and training of climbers. Collaborated with Day Camp Counselors during middle school aged camp programming.

Master Of Science (M.S.), Recreation Administration, 4.0

Activities and Societies: Graduate Assistant at the Outdoor Wisconsin Leadership School Original location for the training of YMCA.

Bachelor Of Science In Education, Outdoor Recreation, 3.6

Activities and Societies: Outdoor Club, Outdoor Connection Center

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), General Studies