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Managed all elements of Adventure Outings, a comprehensive collegiate outdoor adventure program serving 14,000+ Chico State students including student-led outdoor trips program, wilderness orientation program, instruction and training, staff hiring and supervision, events, outdoor leadership internships, equipment rental center, indoor climbing wall, bike repair shop, fleet vehicles and trailers, backcountry yurt, grants, special-use permitting, marketing, and campus and community partnershipsSelected accomplishments include: + Create and execute over 500 unique trips, workshops, courses, and events for participants. + Train and supervise between 20-50 employees and interns at a time. + Build and manage a successful leadership development program, which has trained over 1,000 individuals to join the outdoor industry workforce and/or transfer their leadership skills to their area of expertise. + Managed a comprehensive $500K budget, ensuring adherence to financial standards and collaborating with A.S. administration to cut the budget by nearly 40% for FY23-24 + Develop and enhance a scholarship program, resulting in more equity in access to recreation and nature.

Developed and implemented recreation programming and initiatives serving the 280,000+ residents of Spartanburg County including outdoor activities and trips program, presentations, youth camps, senior hiking program, equipment, large events, workshops, partnership cultivation and collaborations, strategic planning, and resource exploration and promotion

Guided whitewater rafting on the class III+ Ocoee River and led rock climbing, rappelling, ropes course, team building, and mountain biking activities

Taught academic courses in Wilderness Leadership & Experiential Education

Designed and implemented student activities for the 600+ students on the Brevard College campus including student-led outdoor trips program, events, orientation, residential life, and sport clubs while overseeing residential hall operation and providing leadership for 80 residents and 5 Resident Advisors as live-in hall director

Instructed 7-to 15-day wilderness expedition courses for students ages 14-18+ in the remote mountains, canyons, and river gorges of Colorado and Utah

Assisted with the creation, administration, supervision, and evaluation of a comprehensive outdoor recreation program serving 27,000+ UT students including trips program, events, equipment rental center, bike repair shop, and indoor climbing wall