Experience

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

• Germany
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Desk Representative

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Selected for a special mission to assist operations during the acquisition of a property. Answering phones, customer service, making registrations in the Army Lodging computer system, checking guests in/out, moving rooms upon request, inspecting rooms, submitting work requests, disinfecting surfaces, moving furniture, printing/scanning. Selected for a special mission to assist operations during the acquisition of a property. Answering phones, customer service, making registrations in the Army Lodging computer system, checking guests in/out, moving rooms upon request, inspecting rooms, submitting work requests, disinfecting surfaces, moving furniture, printing/scanning.



Van Buren Conservation District

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conservation Associate

  • Jul 2021 - Sep 2022

  Data entry, field sampling, operating a vehicle off-road and on-road, using GIS to map fields and calculate, fill out contracts, design communications, assist in educational events, sort and package plants for Tree Sale, event set up and tear down. Data entry, field sampling, operating a vehicle off-road and on-road, using GIS to map fields and calculate, fill out contracts, design communications, assist in educational events, sort and package plants for Tree Sale, event set up and tear down.



Kalamazoo Nature Center

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• People and Nature Facilitator

  • Apr 2019 - May 2020

  Developing and implementing public programs that encourage learning, exploration, or experience in the natural world. For Example: Farm (animal and plant) programming involving coordinating with community businesses and farmers to hold educational experiences exploring trades and products. Adventure programs like Zipline, Archery, and canoeing the Kalamazoo River. Animal handling programs involving salamanders, toads, frogs, snakes, etc.. Preschool exploration programs involving Literacy, Math, Large and small Motor movement, and Art. Adult programs including hikes, skill building, and quality time opportunities, art, education etc. Community networking, promotion.



City of Kalamazoo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tall Grass and Weeds Field Inspector

  • May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Monitor Tall Grass and Weeds Hotline, taking down complaints. Logging complaints in the BS&A system. Scheduling and coordinating inspections. Interacting with the community. Networking with Neighborhood Associations and other public organizations. Making phone calls and answering email. Assessing property and determining if out of code. Assigning fees, and if needed abatement forms. Engaging the citizens and informing them of hazards involving weeds present on property. Communicating with the contracted mower to ensure proper and prompt mowing. Also pioneered an awareness campaign for an invasive species that threatens city infrastructure to the tune of billions of dollars.



Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy

• Galesburg, MI

• Stewardship Crew Member

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  Driving and then hiking to remote locations to perform invasive species shrub removal. Tools used included brush saws, loppers, and paint rollers (to apply herbicide) Hauling brush into piles, and burning. Driving and then hiking to remote locations to perform invasive species shrub removal. Tools used included brush saws, loppers, and paint rollers (to apply herbicide) Hauling brush into piles, and burning.



City of Kalamazoo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tall Grass and Weeds Field Inspector

  • May 2016 - Oct 2016



City of Kalamazoo

• United States
• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Tall Grass and Weeds Field Inspector

  • May 2015 - Nov 2015



Kings Canyon Unified Schl Dist

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Substitute Teacher

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

  On-Call substitute for School District, performing supervision of grades k-12 in class and on playground and during meals. Assisting with meals, and lessons. Small group work including reading proficiency, reading comprehension, math skills, and homework help. On-Call substitute for School District, performing supervision of grades k-12 in class and on playground and during meals. Assisting with meals, and lessons. Small group work including reading proficiency, reading comprehension, math skills, and homework help.



Community Youth Ministry

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tutor/Substitute Tutor

  • Nov 2011 - Dec 2014

  Teaching the after school program for grades 1-6. Lesson planning, homework assistance, and delivery of new information. Facilitating games and activities. On-Call substitute for Tutoring program, performing supervision of grades k-12 in class and on playground and during meals. Assisting with meals, and lessons. Small group work including reading proficiency, reading literacy, and reading comprehension, math skills, and homework help. Teaching the after school program for grades 1-6. Lesson planning, homework assistance, and delivery of new information. Facilitating games and activities. On-Call substitute for Tutoring program, performing supervision of grades k-12 in class and on playground and during meals. Assisting with meals, and lessons. Small group work including reading proficiency, reading literacy, and reading comprehension, math skills, and homework help.



YMCA of Greater New York

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

• Outdoor Living Skills Coordinator/Naturalist

  • Feb 2014 - Nov 2014

  Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding. Outdoor Living Skills Coordinator involved lesson planning, supervision of counselor teachers, preparing materials for lessons, assisting in education and behavioral issues. Evening programs and lessons included fire and shelter building, survival, archery, hiking, outdoor cooking, fishing and more. Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding. Outdoor Living Skills Coordinator involved lesson planning, supervision of counselor teachers, preparing materials for lessons, assisting in education and behavioral issues. Evening programs and lessons included fire and shelter building, survival, archery, hiking, outdoor cooking, fishing and more.



The Ashokan Center

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

• Naturalist

  • Sep 2013 - Nov 2013

  Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding. Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding.



Melwood

• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Social and Digital Media Specialist

  • May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Manage social media presence for camp: blog, Twitter, Facebook. Photographer, roam camp and capture special moments on video or in still shots. Prepare digital presentations, Create material for events and slideshows. Manage social media presence for camp: blog, Twitter, Facebook. Photographer, roam camp and capture special moments on video or in still shots. Prepare digital presentations, Create material for events and slideshows.



U.S. Department of the Interior

• United States
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Campground Ranger

  • Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

  Patrol campgrounds, answering camper questions and assisting with site rental. Collect fees from fee stations, count and document payment. Patrol campgrounds, answering camper questions and assisting with site rental. Collect fees from fee stations, count and document payment.



Hanford Elementary School Dist

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• READY Program Tutor/Lead Tutor/Substitute

  • Nov 2007 - Dec 2009

  Teaching the after school program for grades 1-6. Lesson planning, homework assistance, and delivery of new information. Facilitating games and activities. On-Call substitute for Tutoring program, performing supervision of grades k-12 in class and on playground and during meals. Assisting with meals, and lessons. Small group work including reading proficiency, reading literacy, and reading comprehension, math skills, and homework help. Teaching the after school program for grades 1-6. Lesson planning, homework assistance, and delivery of new information. Facilitating games and activities. On-Call substitute for Tutoring program, performing supervision of grades k-12 in class and on playground and during meals. Assisting with meals, and lessons. Small group work including reading proficiency, reading literacy, and reading comprehension, math skills, and homework help.



The FARM Institute

• United States
• Fundraising
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Farmer/Teacher

  • May 2008 - Aug 2008

  Lesson plan for group of 6 children, supervise activities and farm chores. Lead tours and prepare for fundraisers. Lesson plan for group of 6 children, supervise activities and farm chores. Lead tours and prepare for fundraisers.



YMCA Storer Camps

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Outdoor Instructor

  • Jan 2007 - May 2007

  Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding. Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding.



YMCA Camp Copneconic

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Instructor/Nature Specialist

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2006

  Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding. I also created and facilitated the Nature program for Summer camp. Facilitate visiting groups of all ages in Outdoor Education which includes Natural Science, History, and Teambuilding. I also created and facilitated the Nature program for Summer camp.



YMCA Storer Camps

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer /Ranch Camp Counselor

  • May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Supervise groups of campers for weeks at a time, providing parental care. Also facilitate educational activities in Nature and Survival classes. Was selected to assist with horse lessons and substitute in Ranch Camp for a session. Supervise groups of campers for weeks at a time, providing parental care. Also facilitate educational activities in Nature and Survival classes. Was selected to assist with horse lessons and substitute in Ranch Camp for a session.