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Costa Rica

Costa Rica

Personalized, private, professional guiding on customized itineraries for families, small groups & couples to all of Costa Rica. Guide many adventure and nature-related activities, such as: Whitewater rafting and duckying Waterfall rappelling & canyoningTree climbing on ropes with harness Adventures on horseback, ATV, mountain bike Jungle & forest nature interpretation hikesNature interpretation on river float tripsDriver and cultural liaison for… Show more Personalized, private, professional guiding on customized itineraries for families, small groups & couples to all of Costa Rica. Guide many adventure and nature-related activities, such as: Whitewater rafting and duckying Waterfall rappelling & canyoningTree climbing on ropes with harness Adventures on horseback, ATV, mountain bike Jungle & forest nature interpretation hikesNature interpretation on river float tripsDriver and cultural liaison for guestsFrom November 2021 to September 2022, Kurt worked as Content Creator in Marketing and as Itinerary Designer in Sales, for private Premium trips. Show less

Costa Rica

Authentic Cultural Immersion for students: countryside homestays, volunteer Community Service and adventure and nature-based activities.As Principal Guide with Costa Rica Explorations (CRE), among Kurt’s roles and responsibilities are to:Reconfirm all reservations prior to program start date: lodging, transportation, service project details, cultural and outdoor activitiesBe role model for students, teachers, guides, and community membersEnsure the health, physical and… Show more Authentic Cultural Immersion for students: countryside homestays, volunteer Community Service and adventure and nature-based activities.As Principal Guide with Costa Rica Explorations (CRE), among Kurt’s roles and responsibilities are to:Reconfirm all reservations prior to program start date: lodging, transportation, service project details, cultural and outdoor activitiesBe role model for students, teachers, guides, and community membersEnsure the health, physical and emotional safety of participants and others throughout the program Facilitate the group, provide encouragement, direction, and aid in thelearning processLead orientation meetings and morning and evening group meetings throughout the tripLead team building and inclusion activitiesCollectively develop group and individual participant goalsMonitor individual progressManage service project equipment and materials, program resources and first aid kitAdminister finances of the program and submit accounting report upon completion; create post-trip reports, detailing overall operations and logistics, and individual participant growth and progress In addition to his role as Principal Guide, Kurt has designed, quoted costs, and procured materials and tools for several of the community service projects; he has overseen work and safety and coordinated with local building crews.Kurt designed and created CRE’s comprehensive first aid kits and has led workshops with CRE guides and staff on the proper use of the kits as well as pre- and post-trip documentation.Kurt collaborated to develop safety protocols for the company; in addition, he created a system to track and calculate the inventory and necessary purchases to replenish the first aid kits. Kurt took charge of checking and stocking the kits for the first two years of their use. Show less

Costa Rica

Organize, set-up & instruct all segments of rescue courses, as well as evaluating students´ performance. Lead & set up safety back-ups for practical segments. Organize, set-up & instruct all segments of CPR and Wilderness First Aid courses. Translate printed materials including tests. Deliver oral information in English and Spanish to groups comprised of students in both languages. Interpret simultaneously or consecutively information given by co-instructor in English or Spanish… Show more Organize, set-up & instruct all segments of rescue courses, as well as evaluating students´ performance. Lead & set up safety back-ups for practical segments. Organize, set-up & instruct all segments of CPR and Wilderness First Aid courses. Translate printed materials including tests. Deliver oral information in English and Spanish to groups comprised of students in both languages. Interpret simultaneously or consecutively information given by co-instructor in English or Spanish to students in mixed language courses.Apply, monitor, evaluate and give feedback on written and practical tests; spend extra time with students who have difficulty reading and comprehending instructional text and written tests, or who need more time to comprehend concepts covered in oral presentations. Show less

Costa Rica And Panama

Professional Guiding at sea and on land in Costa Rica and Panama.As Exploration Leader (Naturalist Guide):Nature interpretation on jungle trails and along beach, cruising at sea as well as aboard motorized small craft (Zodiacs)Nature interpretation and safety and logistical support for sea kayak outingsLead snorkeling tours and give pre-tour safety talkCultural liaison between guests and Indigenous Tribes on Pacific and Caribbean CoastsGuide visits to historical… Show more Professional Guiding at sea and on land in Costa Rica and Panama.As Exploration Leader (Naturalist Guide):Nature interpretation on jungle trails and along beach, cruising at sea as well as aboard motorized small craft (Zodiacs)Nature interpretation and safety and logistical support for sea kayak outingsLead snorkeling tours and give pre-tour safety talkCultural liaison between guests and Indigenous Tribes on Pacific and Caribbean CoastsGuide visits to historical sites (Panama Canal, Spanish colonial forts)Give brief, informative talks to guestsGive evening presentationsProvide safety for guests as crew memberAs Cruise Director:All functions and responsibilities of Exploration Leader, plus:Onboard guest greeting and farewell talksDetailed narration of transit of Panama CanalGuest liaison for all onboard DepartmentsLiaison between Exploration Department and other onboard DepartmentsLiaison between ship and specific destinationsBrief guests on options and requirements for following day's activitiesRepresent Exploration Department at daily meetings with heads of other onboard Departments Email contact with company headquartersWrite post-trip reports and incident reports Show less

Costa Rica

Guide adventure and nature-related activities such as: Whitewater RaftingSpecialized support guide on photographic and film projectsMountain Bike adventuresNature interpretation on jungle hikes Birdwatching and nature interpretation on lodge groundsTransporting materials and guests on whitewater by oarboatFood and drink preparation for all meals and snacks for one, two and three-day trips during approximately first eight years of Lodge's operationCultural liaison… Show more Guide adventure and nature-related activities such as: Whitewater RaftingSpecialized support guide on photographic and film projectsMountain Bike adventuresNature interpretation on jungle hikes Birdwatching and nature interpretation on lodge groundsTransporting materials and guests on whitewater by oarboatFood and drink preparation for all meals and snacks for one, two and three-day trips during approximately first eight years of Lodge's operationCultural liaison for guests Show less