Afloat Recreation Specialist

• Mar 2022 - Present

Subject matter expert for recreation/event planning and facilitation to provide a wide variety of activities for 1000-3500 crew members while in port and underway. Coordinate with partner agencies to schedule tours and hotel accommodations for various port visits during deployment. Provide guidance on gym facility operations and equipment/inventory control. Assist in the financial management of the ship's recreation fund to ensure compliance with CNIC and MWR standards. Subject matter expert for recreation/event planning and facilitation to provide a wide variety of activities for 1000-3500 crew members while in port and underway. Coordinate with partner agencies to schedule tours and hotel accommodations for various port visits during deployment. Provide guidance on gym facility operations and equipment/inventory control. Assist in the financial management of the ship's recreation fund to ensure compliance with CNIC and MWR standards.

Americorps Member

• Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

Served as an in-person and virtual counselor, mentor, and tutor for at-risk youth (grade K-5) in the Little Rock and Pulaski County areas of Arkansas. Coordinated with other members to facilitate games and activities for the students to build character and social skills that can be related to life experiences. Assisted in alternative volunteer work to service the community. Acted as a camp counselor during the summer months to help campers (ages 9-14) build other life and outdoor skills through experiential education. Also served kids aged 15 and older in a Counselor-in-Training program to expand their leadership roles as well as a College and Career Readiness program. Show less

Ecology Ranger

• Jun 2019 - Oct 2019

Construction Worker

• Jun 2007 - May 2019

Assisted in a wide variety of specialty and general construction for new builds and remodels Some areas include but are not limited to... Carpentry (patios/decks, framing/bracing, design, trimming, etc) Window, door, and fixture installation Siding (vinyl, wood, and tin) Fencing (chain link/vinyl/wood) Snow removal and lawn care Assisted in a wide variety of specialty and general construction for new builds and remodels Some areas include but are not limited to... Carpentry (patios/decks, framing/bracing, design, trimming, etc) Window, door, and fixture installation Siding (vinyl, wood, and tin) Fencing (chain link/vinyl/wood) Snow removal and lawn care

Lead Front Desk

• Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

Complete repairs for general construction including carpentry and minor plumbing and electrical upkeep. Perform monthly safety checks to ensure fire and health codes are being met. Occasional travel to other company locations to act as construction supervisor for new builds. Responsibilities include training new staff, ensuring the rooms are set up to the Boulders standards, and completing final walk-throughs of the hotel to identify any areas that may require additional/alternate/touch up construction. Create marketing and promotional materials for social media, public distribution, and commercial television. Consult with guests to schedule bookings for individuals as well as groups for Wounded Warrior Project, high schools and universities, weddings, and other organizations. Coordinate event dates with the hotel, neighboring conference center, and other businesses involved. Show less

Student Intern

• Jun 2016 - Sep 2016

Assisted in the planning and facilitation of outdoor recreation activities for soldiers, families, youth groups, and other members of the Fort Campbell community and surrounding areas. Performed weekly safety checks and inspections of 7 community playground areas, outdoor activity facilities (rock wall, climbing tower/ropes course, ground level challenge courses, archery range), equipment (kayaks/canoes, bicycles, firearms, bows and arrows, ropes/harness/carabiners), and 2 dog parks. Helped facilitate and lead activities such as indoor climbing, archery, kayaking, paddleboarding, scuba diving, challenge courses, and outdoor education classes. Insured that the proper safety and performance procedures were followed by participants and other staff. Show less

Assistant Coach

• Mar 2014 - Jun 2016

Assistant Coach to Girls' Soccer and Volleyball teams Assistant Coach to Girls' Soccer and Volleyball teams

Team Captain

• May 2012 - Jun 2014

Sales and Customer Service Sporting goods product knowledge (football, soccer, baseball/softball, track, basketball, and more) Inventory control Communication between management and fellow employees Sales and Customer Service Sporting goods product knowledge (football, soccer, baseball/softball, track, basketball, and more) Inventory control Communication between management and fellow employees