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North West Indiana

 Consulted for foreign and domestic corporations on improving team dynamics and leadership Leveraged experiential education to create a fun and engaging environment to develop teams Generated customized services to improve team productivity and enhance the leadership ability Identified potential customers and developed relationships with small to large.

Greater Chicago Area

 Planned and executed a twelve-month plan to address program deficiencies and bring the organization in line with industry standards trough staff training and development  Increased the Outdoor Adventure Program revenue collection from $250 (FY 2014-15) to over $8,000 (FY 2015-16) Managed a cohort (20) of student employees from a wide range of social.

West Lafayette, IN

Organized grassroots bouldering competition for 75 competitors including, not limited to; organization of all competitor registration, managed bids and acquired event materials, oversaw 10 student staff during the event, solicited national sponsorship and supplies for the event Directed maintenance of the climbing and bouldering wall Collaborated with.

West Lafayette, IN

Oversaw opening and closing of the gym, including belay staff directionManaged risk by actively observing climbers and educating patrons in proper techniques, equipment use, and commandsSupervised large, multi-stage climbing site and rectify any inappropriate behaviorPerformed daily, monthly, and yearly equipment and facility inspectionsModeled and.

West Lafayette, IN

Recruited and hired all challenge course staff from March 2007-December 2014Evaluated and disciplined 5 Head Facilitators and 35 Facilitators based on job performance and performed yearly evaluations and goal settingConducted training for over fifty facilitators, totaling over 200 hours, during a five year periodDesigned and implemented low and high course.

West Lafayette, IN

Managed up to 9 student staff in a 420,000 sqft buildingCoordinated Division of Recreation Sports Emergency Action Plans and act as a liaison between DRS and Emergency PersonnelActed as First Responder for all incidents and emergenciesPerformed facility rounds and inspections to ensure patron safety, and monitor building securityCompleted building opening.

Pleasant Lake, IN

Prepared the Challenge Course and Climbing Wall to meet the annual inspection requirements outlined by the Boy Scouts of AmericaManaged staff of 5-8 individuals in three different program areasMaintained climbing wall, low course, and dynamic high coursePlanned and executed staff training in safe practices of the low course, high course, and climbing.

Pleasant Lake, IN

Prepared lesson plans for merit badge classTaught water safety skills such as canoeing, kayaking, swimming, lifesaving, sailing, and snorkelingInstruct outdoor skills such as orienteering, backpacking, camping, cooking, knot-tying, wilderness survival and basic firearm safety Provided impromptu programming for idol youthLed on-site overnight camping trips

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Wildlife Biology