Experience

Billings Middle School

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Math & Science Teacher

  • Sep 2016 - Present



The Nature Conservancy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• LEAF Mentor

  • Jun 2014 - Aug 2017

  Acted as the mentor and chaperone for a team of four urban high school interns (24 hours a day) during career-exploration program. Worked to build a cohesive team, facilitate communication, and manage disciplinary issues. Motivated team to assist Nature Conservancy staff in various site management projects (i.e. trail maintenance, habitat management, exotic species control, ecological monitoring, etc.). Organized team activities; managed budget, equipment, forms, and transportation. Acted as the mentor and chaperone for a team of four urban high school interns (24 hours a day) during career-exploration program. Worked to build a cohesive team, facilitate communication, and manage disciplinary issues. Motivated team to assist Nature Conservancy staff in various site management projects (i.e. trail maintenance, habitat management, exotic species control, ecological monitoring, etc.). Organized team activities; managed budget, equipment, forms, and transportation.



YMCA of Greater Seattle

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Lifeguard

  • Feb 2016 - Apr 2017



North Cascades Institute

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Naturalist

  • Feb 2015 - Nov 2015



YMCA of Greater Tulsa

• Tulsa, OK

• Aquatics, Membership, & Sports Director

  • Nov 2012 - May 2014

  Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised a year-round staff of 15 teenagers and young adults. Taught group and private swim lessons to children and adults; taught lifeguarding courses. Worked with other aquatics directors create budget and to plan and implement trainings. Collaborated with other department managers in the development & implementation of special events. Managed an annual program promotion plan including flyers, website, newsletters, and social media. Also took on the duties of Sports Director (recruited and trained volunteer coaches; managed up to 300 youth participants per sports season) for six months and the duties of Membership Director (10 front desk staff; implemented strategies to recruit and retain members; resolved problems) for ten months. Show less



Camp Fire Columbia

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Director

  • Mar 2011 - Nov 2011

  Developed, implemented, and managed all operations & systems for 8-week summer camp program. Planned, organized, and delivered year-round outdoor adventure program for youth ages 7-17. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 90 camp staff and 25 weekend year-round staff. Helped to create and manage budget of $500,000. Worked with parents to solve problems and address special needs of campers. Planned and facilitated 10-day pre-camp trainings; developed training manuals. Marketed camp programs through print and in-person presentations. Developed curriculums, forms, & publications for summer program. Worked with communications department to create camp brochure and to maintain camp website. Oversaw pool- and pond-based aquatics programs (swimming & boating). Ensured that camp met established health & safety standards; prepared for ACA accreditation visit. Coordinated evaluation process and program quality assessment and improvement planning. Worked collaboratively with other departments, volunteers, and outside organizations. Assisted in all areas of camp (including kitchen & health center) as needed. Show less



Naturalists at Large

• Ventura, CA

• Naturalist

  • Oct 2006 - Oct 2010

  Led students in 4-6 day outdoor education programs at sites throughout California. Taught natural history, environmental education, and a variety of outdoor skills. Prepared meals for up to 100 students and staff in the backcountry. Led students in 4-6 day outdoor education programs at sites throughout California. Taught natural history, environmental education, and a variety of outdoor skills. Prepared meals for up to 100 students and staff in the backcountry.



Girl Scouts of Utah

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Director

  • Mar 2009 - Jul 2010

  Developed, implemented, and managed all operations & systems for 8-week summer camp programs. Planned, organized, and delivered year-round outdoor adventure program for girls ages 7-17. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 40 camp staff and 10 weekend year-round staff. Helped to create and manage budget of $250,000. Worked with parents to solve problems and address special needs of campers. Planned and facilitated 10-day pre-camp trainings; developed training manuals. Marketed camp programs through print, in-person presentations, and television appearance. Developed curriculums, forms, & publications for summer and year-round programs. Worked with communications department to create camp brochure and to maintain camp website. Oversaw lake-based aquatics program (swimming & boating). Ensured that camp met established health & safety standards; prepared for ACA accreditation visit. Designed progressive program in areas of art, climbing wall, nature, leadership, and water skills. Coordinated evaluation process and program quality assessment and improvement planning. Worked collaboratively with other departments, volunteers, and outside organizations. Assisted in all areas of camp (including kitchen & health center) as needed. Show less



Badgerland Girl Scouts

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Food Service Supervisor

  • Apr 2008 - Aug 2008



Girl Scouts of Arizona Cactus-Pine

• Phoenix, AZ

• Camp Director

  • Dec 2004 - Oct 2006

  Developed, implemented, and managed all operations & systems for 8-week summer camp programs. Planned, organized, and delivered year-round outdoor adventure program for girls ages 7-17. Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised 40 camp staff and 10 weekend year-round staff. Helped to create and manage budget of $250,000. Worked with parents to solve problems and address special needs of campers. Planned and facilitated 10-day pre-camp trainings; developed training manuals. Marketed camp programs through print and in-person presentations,. Developed curriculums, forms, & publications for summer and year-round programs. Worked with communications department to create camp brochure and to maintain camp website. Ensured that camp met established health & safety standards; prepared for ACA accreditation visit. Designed progressive program in areas of art, climbing wall, nature,and leadership.. Coordinated evaluation process and program quality assessment and improvement planning. Worked collaboratively with other departments, volunteers, and outside organizations. Assisted in all areas of camp (including kitchen & health center) as needed. Show less



National Park Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Education Intern

  • Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

• Associate Naturalist

  • Jun 1999 - Aug 1999



U.S. Forest Service

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shipboard Interpreter

  • May 2001 - Aug 2001