Rachel Barbee Email & Phone Number

Larkspur, Ca

- Complete program management across all platforms; serve as head visionary and lead support for 3 office directors, over 20 associate directors, 300+ students and families. - Continually ensure and evaluate effective execution of all programs and offerings, from in-house community culture to pedagogical approaches, student outcomes and overall client experience- Drive the development and management of our new nonprofit arm, the Sage Educators Foundation; design and implement all programs from birth to completion by assessing community needs, designing appropriate curricula and delivering on educational outcomes through grant acquisition, staff hiring and training, etc - Cultivate a creative and innovative office environment which drives staff and educators to wholeheartedly and mindfully interact with, nurture, and teach their students, while engaging with their passions and building a professional toolkit- Comprehensive HR administration with a heart-forward approach- Billing manager with strong communication & organization skills and a data driven-mindset

Larkspur, California

Sage is a community of students and mentors—a fun, productive environment where kids can relax, focus, and thrive. Here, students receive the individualized support they need from a team of specialized, full-time tutors devoted to each student’s success... in the classroom and beyond.As the Director of Sage Larkspur, my primary role is threefold:- Work with students and families as they navigate the waters of formal education while taking care to provide the best customer experience possible.-Recruit, inspire, and facilitate a team of full-time tutors while maintaining an environment that encourages employees and students alike to become their best selves.- With the mission of Sage at the core of every decision, create space for growth and push the organization to achieve larger scale goals and initiatives.Contributions of Note:-Increased enrollment and client retention through community outreach, highly personalized communication and exceptional customer service.-Spearheaded and developed a scholarship program, responsible for 600+ hours of free and discounted tutoring, since August 2014, to under-served youth in Marin County. -Forged relationships with members of the Parks Conservancy, the nonprofit sector of the GGNRA, through the development of the Sage Service Club. Over 700 hours of community service logged to date from Sage affiliates.-Inspired and facilitated the transition to a more efficient and reliable management system, while accurately maintaining accounts of 300+ clients.-Established relationships with The Canal Alliance and Bridge the Gap College Prep, organizations aimed at providing under-resourced community members the means to thrive. On-going projects include standardized test prep support, one-on-one tutoring and comprehensive summer enrichment programs for middle school and high school students.

-Assisted in managing day-to-day operations of a small business including marketing, scheduling maintenance and building and maintaining rapport with clientele-Empowered youth by providing customized tutoring and test prep. Focus:Pre Calculus, Advanced Algebra, Geometry, Algebra, Chemistry, Physiology, English and essay writing

San Francisco Bay Area

Co-facilitate nature-based leadership and wilderness excursions with the goal of providing students with unique experiences which stretch their capacity to engage as empowered, soulful, and mindful stewards of the earth and all living things.- 11-day Range of Light Leadership and Adventure course in the Yosemite High Country- 6-day Senior Quest; a powerful wilderness-based right of passage- 3-day beginner and advanced backpacker courses

Ecuador/Galapagos, Kenya, Tanzania, Costa Rica

Led month-long cultural immersion and adventure trips for groups of high school students in Ecuador/ Galapagos, Kenya/Tanzania and Costa Rica. -Organized and facilitated a comprehensive staff training for 50+ employees with professionalism, grace and humility-Managed trip logistics and budget, fostered positive group dynamics, implemented leadership curriculum and facilitated cultural exchange between students and locals-Completed over 70 hours of community service; helped plant and maintain a medicinal garden in a jungle village of Ecuador, performed habitat restoration on the Galapagos islands, worked in cooperation with the Born Free Foundation in constructing a lion proof fence in rural Tanzania and taught English to primary school students in Costa Rica.

San Rafael, Ca

-Lead and mentored a classroom of 1st graders in an academically focused after school program. -Created and employed enrichment activities to encourage positive physical, mental, and social development to underserved youth in Marin County.

Cooper Landing, Ak

Provided administrative support in the office of a dynamic ecotourism lodge.-Performed phone reception and sales of rafting trips, fishing trips and overnight stays-Created 3-4 day comprehensive itineraries based on customers’ desires and budget-Warmly greeted guests, while offering excellent customer service through gift shop sales, cabin check ins and pre trip orientations-Sustained smooth organization wide operations through effective cross-departmental communication

-30+ hours/week commitment plus a full time class schedule-4 year scholarship letter winner-42 consecutive game starts in final two seasons-Academic All- MAC Team 2009, 2010-Learned the value of teamwork and dedication, while developing a lifelong commitment to excellence including a strong emphasis on hard work, determination and healthy living.

-Physical Therapy Aid-Brace, crutch and walker fitting/training

-Assisted in the coaching and mentoring of girls ages 8-18 years in a 24 hours per day camp setting

-Implemented and utilized system for quality audits demanding superior corrugated boxes using quality checks and better machine handling.-Worked machines and assembled boxes for shipment.

Ecology Of Leadership

Activities and Societies: Transformation and action from the inside out. Leadership sourced in the heart, nature and community.

Bachelor Of Science, Magna Cum Laude, Exercise Science, 3.77 President'S List And Dean'S List Distinction

Activities and Societies: NCAA Division I Soccer; Miami University Women's Soccer, Golden Key National Honors SocietyNCAA Division I.

Personal Training Certification - Currently In Progress

Wilderness First Responder

•Wilderness First Responder (WFR) including CPR and First Aid: Valid through March 15, 2019