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Qualifications
  • Contract auditing
  • Training and development
  • Microsoft Office
  • Computer proficient
  • Quick learner
  • Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft programs
  • Excel in Botany and Arboriculture​
  • File/records maintenance
  • Quality Assurance Assessments
  •  Interpretation
  • Expert in outdoor skills
  • Client-focused
  • Results-oriented
  • Training and development
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Muli-task Management
  • Reporting
TRAVEL HOST, BACKPACKING GUIDE
Professional Profile
Seasoned Backpacking Guide and Environmental Consultant with a strong background in Forestry area. Cover Letter is attached.
Relevant Experience
  • Recipient of the Ecological Restoration Academic Excellence Scholarship, Spring 2010
  • Recipient of the Student to Professional Scholarship, Spring 2010
  • Recipient of the Parks and Recreational Management Krimminger Fund scholarship, Spring 2010
  • Three-time Dean's List awardee
  • Proficient in Microsoft applications and Adobe Software applications
Experience
August 2013 to Current
The Wildland Trekking CompanyFlagstaff, AZTravel Host, Backpacking Guide
Live and care for clients on trips into the Grand Canyon and Havasupai for 3-4 days at a time
Provide transportation for clients to and from hotel room to destination.
Plan meals and purchase food necessary for trips
Cook, clean, and ensure client is well cared for
Ensure safety of client, and care for client in all conditions necessary
Act as nurse, guide, Interpreter, as well as safety enforcer throughout duration of trip
Set up and break down shelter for client
Teach survival techniques and act as travel host for the surrounding area
Provided onsite training for new guides entering the company
April 2012 to August 2013
Utility ForesterSan Diego, CAEnvironmental Consultant
Specialize in utility vegetation management issues
Perform Quality Assurance  assessments of Contractor's work
Conduct various audits on random samples per vegetation areas throughout San Diego area
Gained knowledge of a wide variety of tree species and plants throughout the area
Perform hikes on various types of terrain in a variety of weather conditions Perform work independently and self sufficiently maintaining a high level of productivity throughout the workday Maintain and operate an assigned company vehicle, computer, cell phone, and camera
Attend Customer satisfaction workshops
Learn how to deal with conflict in a professional manner on and off the job Attend Safety Awareness classes monthly


July 2011 to November 2011
Just Roughin ItGrand Canyon, ArizonaBackpacking Guide, Interpreter
Lead groups on back packing trips of long durations in rugged and arid conditions for up to 4 days
Interpret trail history, management, and ecosystems of area Provide food and filtered water
Set up camp and teach basic principles of camping
Create team building scenarios to show teamwork in the camp setting
Provide medical attention when necessary
Share knowledge of vegetation and survival techniques Teach Leave No Trace principles and insure low impact of hikers on trails and campsites
January 2011 to June 2011
Sechrist Elementary SchoolFlagstaff, AZInstructional Aide/Caregiver
Employed a variety of materials for children to explore and manipulate in learning activities and imaginative play
Disciplined children and recommended other measures to correct behavior
Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression
Created and implemented a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Upheld all CPR regulated certifications
Attend Team Building workshops
Tutor, teach, and grade work
Responsible for Recycling initiative 
Provide a clean classroom and gym area for the next day's activity

March 2009 to January 2011
Ecological Restoration InstituteFlagstaff, AZUndergraduate Research Assistant/ Public Relations Intern
Organized public appearances, lectures, contests and exhibits to increase product awareness of environmental restoration sites
Create and develop flyers for upcoming events and activities
Present on a restoration efforts relevant to ERI research
Experienced with clinometer, hypsometer, D-tape, and Increment Borer Trained within Dendrochronology and analyzing tree cores
Live and work with research crews in remote areas for long durations
Perform data entry using Access databases
Collected data and handled various small mammal species for graduate research project
Inventory ponderosa Pine communities to determine the effects of restoration treatments
February 2009 to June 2009
Merriam Powell CenterFlagstaff, AZRecycling Outreach Coordinator
Designed and printed Recycling Outreach Ads
Organize meetings with Recycling and Landfill Sites for education purposes Organized outreach efforts to educate Flagstaff Public about the importance of recycling
Create ads to be placed around Flagstaff promoting recycling efforts Designed website template and provided content and pictures
Worked independently as a self-starter taking responsibility to meet grant funders' guidelines
Education
2011
Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ, USPark and Recreational Management, Visual Communications and Outdoor Leadership
Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Science in Parks and Recreational Management with an individualized emphasis in Visual Communications and Outdoor Leadership, Northern Arizona University (NAU), Flagstaff, AZ
Affiliations
Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteer
Skills
Interpreter,  Data Entry, Databases, Inventory, Public Relations, Clients, Audits, Environmental Consultant, Costumer Satisfaction, Restoration Researcher, Small Mammals Handler, Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, Team Building, Business Intelligence, Games, Self-starter, Management
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • The Wildland Trekking Company
  • Utility Forester
  • Just Roughin It
  • Sechrist Elementary School
  • Ecological Restoration Institute
  • Merriam Powell Center

School Attended

  • Northern Arizona University

Job Titles Held:

  • Travel Host, Backpacking Guide
  • Environmental Consultant
  • Backpacking Guide, Interpreter
  • Instructional Aide/Caregiver
  • Undergraduate Research Assistant/ Public Relations Intern
  • Recycling Outreach Coordinator

Degrees

  • Park and Recreational Management, Visual Communications and Outdoor Leadership Bachelor of Science

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