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St Louis, Missouri, United States

Durham, North Carolina, United States

Managing the reintroduction and expansion of Auxiliary programs. Directing programs including Afterschool Care, Afterschool Enrichment Programs (vendor and internal partnerships), non-scheduled childcare days, and Summer Camps. Direct supervisor to a team of 9 full- and part-time staff, not including vendor partnerships.In-year programming catered to ages 18 months to 14 years old, Summer Camp programs ranging 18 months to 4 years old.Previous titles include Assistant Primary Teacher & Late Day Manager

Newton, Massachusetts

Promoting curiosity for the natural world through exploration, craft, and play. Vendor for in- and after-school nature-based programs in the Eastern Massachusetts area.Revitalization of in-program lesson plans and curriculum development for at-home learning.Alignment to Massachusetts Curriculum Foundations.

Canton, Massachusetts

General groundskeeping, including snow shoveling mowing, and weeding.Gift shop, light hanging, and ticket sales for Winter Lights event

Boston, Massachusetts

Socio-emotional teaching through challenge and discovery. Programs designed and implemented with a focus on outdoor technical skills, environmental education, climbing elements, and reflection activities. Facilitation groups ranged from 4th grade to professional adults, with a focus on partnership with Boston Public Middle Schools.Part time work on-site with Thompson Island Weddings team.

Asheville, North Carolina Area

Merchandising and Fullfilment teams

Asheville, North Carolina

Previous experience and training in all departments in multiple stores (including Raleigh and Cary locations)Past titles including Vitamins and Minerals Specialist, Grocery Assistant Manager, and more. Ordering and inventory; customer interaction; creating displays; sampling products.Previous locations include Raleigh and Cary, North Carolina stores (seasonal, ranging from 2015 - 2017)

Marshall, North Carolina

Guiding through levels of whitewater up to Class IV; interpretation of the ecologicalfeatures, French Broad River history, and wildlife observed; safety briefings beforeand during trips; general maintenance of personal and company equipmentCertification completed through April and May, 2018

Asheville, North Carolina

Editing and implementing curriculum for Conservation Leadership DevelopmentProject as a partnership with Warren-Wilson College and the National Park Service;deploying and data tracking on camera traps as part of Wildlife Crossroads project to track elk populations near Cataloochee Valley and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Raleigh, Nc

Creating and implementing week-long natural science summer camp programs forchildren grades K-8 based on the ecology and environment of the Prairie RidgeEcostation.

Lander, Wy

Preparing and presenting interpretive programs and hikes; campground and trailmaintenance; manning visitor center and gift shop; daily fee collection; weeklyphrenology reports; preparing and leading special events including the PlayCleanGocampaign and annual Run Like a Bighorn 5K.

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

Training Teen Volunteers; interacting with and educating visitors; assisting in graphicdesign and printing of both the Junior Curator Yearbook Project and YellowstoneJournal for staff.

Cary, North Carolina

Creating and preparing ingredients for fresh pizzas, salads, and various deserts; general customer care; money handling along with opening / closing of store; general maintenance of facility