Sales / Marketing

• Oct 2019 - Present

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Communication and Outreach Manager

• Aug 2014 - Present

Director of Business Development

• Aug 2015 - Oct 2019

-Responsible for building business relations to support Trust programs through community partnerships, sponsorship and donations -Manager of Parties for the Parkway, largest annual fundraising event-Manager of day to day marketing through website and social media-Serve as member of the management team that directs the annual budget, annual fundraising goals, donor relations, marketing strategy, mission-based activities and community programs

Naturalist Guide / Escape Artist

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

A private travel company that invites guests to “Escape Your Everyday” and explore Cascadia’s National Parks, waterways, wildlife, farms, breweries, wineries and urban culture in an intimate and natural setting- Guided and connected guests to the Seattle area through thematic interpretation, captivating story telling and a deep appreciation for the local natural history-Led single day outdoor leisure and learning experiences for domestic and international travellers from urban downtown Seattle to Mt. Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park and Mt. St. Helens National Monument

Lift Operations

• Nov 2010 - Apr 2012

A premier ski resort located in the Teton Range of Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Worked as a ski-lift operator for two winter seasons- Gained excellent experience in the guest services and operating heavy machinery- Awarded Employee of the Month, January 2012 - One of 120 selected from 1,300 employees A premier ski resort located in the Teton Range of Jackson Hole, Wyoming - Worked as a ski-lift operator for two winter seasons- Gained excellent experience in the guest services and operating heavy machinery- Awarded Employee of the Month, January 2012 - One of 120 selected from 1,300 employees

Field Instructor

• Apr 2010 - Oct 2011

A non-profit organization that has educated, trained and inspired thousands of children, youth and adults, bringing them together through the study of nature and its extension, place-based education in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem primarily in Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the Bridger/Teton National Forest- As an AmeriCorps Intern I gained high quality training in environmental/outdoor education and citizen service to our Country - Worked as a paid Field Instructor facilitating outdoor learning experiences with kids, families, and adults in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem - Designed curriculum based on environmental topics such as Leave No Trace (LNT), service learning and natural history topics such as ecology, geology and the cultural history of Jackson Hole, Wyoming

Cabin Crew

• Aug 2006 - Mar 2010

A remote guest ranch located in the Gros Ventre Wilderness catering to 14 guests at a time, offering incredible access to horseback riding, fishing, hiking, and camping - Duties included guest relations, helping ranch chef cook and serve three meals per day, tidying guests cabins and carrying out ranch maintenance jobs- Maintained ranch grounds during the closed winter season of 2010 A remote guest ranch located in the Gros Ventre Wilderness catering to 14 guests at a time, offering incredible access to horseback riding, fishing, hiking, and camping - Duties included guest relations, helping ranch chef cook and serve three meals per day, tidying guests cabins and carrying out ranch maintenance jobs- Maintained ranch grounds during the closed winter season of 2010

Intern

• Dec 2008 - Jun 2009

A non-profit organization located at the University of California Santa Cruz, Center for Agro-Ecology and Sustainable Food Systems that teaches people to care for themselves, each other, and the world though farm and garden based programs- Guide and workshop leader for farm tours and garden based curriculum- Taught kids, grades K-6, about sustainable agriculture, food systems and nutrition A non-profit organization located at the University of California Santa Cruz, Center for Agro-Ecology and Sustainable Food Systems that teaches people to care for themselves, each other, and the world though farm and garden based programs- Guide and workshop leader for farm tours and garden based curriculum- Taught kids, grades K-6, about sustainable agriculture, food systems and nutrition

Camp Counselor/Instructor

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2007

Located in the Monterey Bay, California, resident and day campers are on campus during the week taking academic workshops, participating in team sport, sports clinics and multiday backcountry camping trips• Instructed daily workshops in dark room photography and mountain biking clinic, coached an intramural sports team• Lead multiday backpacking trips in the Los Padres National Forest (Big Sur), and the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range Located in the Monterey Bay, California, resident and day campers are on campus during the week taking academic workshops, participating in team sport, sports clinics and multiday backcountry camping trips• Instructed daily workshops in dark room photography and mountain biking clinic, coached an intramural sports team• Lead multiday backpacking trips in the Los Padres National Forest (Big Sur), and the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range