Experience

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  American Avalanche Institute

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Avalanche Educator

    • Dec 2021 - Present
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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  The Wildland Trekking Company

  • Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

  • Backpacking Guide

    • Apr 2021 - Present
    • Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

    Backpacking guide specializing in: - the desert southwest- high sierras- south central Alaska mountainsCurrently guiding in the Grand Canyon, southern Utah (Grand Staircase NM, Glen Canyon NRA, Canyonlands NP, Vermillion Cliffs NM, etc.), and Joshua Tree in the spring and fall. Guide summers in Yosemite, the eastern sierra, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia NPs. Natural history obsessed professional picnic-er and backcountry chef.

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  Utah Mountain Adventures

  • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

  • Backcountry Ski Guide & Avalanche Educator

    • Dec 2020 - Present
    • Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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  REI

  • Guide

    • May 2019 - Aug 2021

    Guide week long+ luxury adventure hiking trips across Alaska from Denali National Park to the Kenai Penninsula for REI Adventures. Share intensive knowledge of local flora, fauna, culture, and history with guests.

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  Steamboat Powder Cats

  • Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

  • Ski Guide

    • Dec 2019 - Mar 2020
    • Steamboat Springs, Colorado, United States

    Cat ski and backcountry ski guide.

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  Alaska State Parks

  • Hatcher Pass, Alaska

  • Independence Mine State Historical Park Caretaker & Volunteer

    • Nov 2018 - May 2019
    • Hatcher Pass, Alaska

    • Live-in caretaker of historical mine in remote mountain cirque accessible only by snowmachine or ski• Interact with public to provide interpretive information about park • Patrol, mark, and groom ski and snowmachine trails in Hatcher Pass• Assist with facility upkeep including maintenance, cleaning, and carpentry

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  Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center

  • Hatcher Pass, Alaska

  • Snow and Avalanche Observer

    • Nov 2018 - May 2019
    • Hatcher Pass, Alaska

    • Write content for a weekly snowpack summary, beginning 12/2019• Publish high quality snowpack observations to hpavalanche.org

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  ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL

  • Anchorage, Alaska

  • Avalanche Instructor

    • Dec 2017 - Apr 2019
    • Anchorage, Alaska

    • Instruct non-motorized and motorized users over topics including companion rescue, snowpack assessment, terrain management, human factors and decision making, etc.• Guide students through avalanche terrain in Hatcher Pass and Turnagain Pass, working in varied snow climates from continental to maritime.

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  Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center

  • Hatcher Pass, Alaska

  • Member of The Board of Advisors

    • Nov 2016 - May 2018
    • Hatcher Pass, Alaska

    • Obtained grant funding to double the amount of snow and avalanche information disseminated to the public• Lead public education and outreach efforts, including an annual hands-on event educating over 100 people • Co-manage dissemination of social media content to the public on Facebook (@HPAVALANCHE) and Instagram (@h_p_a_c)• Organize annual fundraiser raising over $15,0000

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  Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center

  • Girdwood, Alaska

  • Intern

    • Dec 2017 - Apr 2018
    • Girdwood, Alaska

    • Wrote and published half of the weekly snowpack and avalanche summaries for the Summit Lake area• Collected snowpack and avalanche observations alongside avalanche forecasters 5 days a week for 4.5 months, individually publishing 48 high quality observations to the public• Presented research to US Forest Service titled “Considerations for Optimal Management of Peripheral Zones” covering analysis of peripheral usage, website and social media analytics, industry benchmarking, and recommendations. Research contributed to change in the center’s avalanche products for the 2018-19 season• Learned how to competently ride a snowmobile in varied snow in mountainous terrain

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  ALASKA AVALANCHE SCHOOL

  • Anchorage, Alaska Area

  • Know Before You Go Instructor, Community Outreach & Special Projects Volunteer

    • Oct 2016 - Apr 2017
    • Anchorage, Alaska Area

    • Educated 638 middle school, high school, and adult students in the Know Before You Go avalanche awareness program• Instructed 96 students in five hands-on companion rescue clinics in Turnagain Pass and Hatcher Pass• Organized bringing avalanche education to the North Slope of Alaska for the first time, reaching over 85 oil field workers • Attained $7,500 in grant funding

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  BP

  • United Kingdom
  • Oil and Gas
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Category Delivery Specialist - Global Operations Organization Special Projects

    • May 2016 - Mar 2017

    I collaborate closely with senior leadership within BP Alaska to develop and implement several strategic initiatives supporting Operations, Projects, and Wells. Responsibilities and deliverables include:- Leading a project to optimize the location of all contractor positions on the North Slope. - Leading several continuous improvement projects to identify best practices across the business to build standardized tools and templates within Procurement & Supply Chain Management.- Collaborated with PSCM leadership to prioritize activities to ensure the greatest value delivery to the business. Prioritized activities across PSCM resources via assessment of effort versus potential value. This project contributed to closing gaps to global targets and improved visibility of critical activities and any bottlenecks to Operations and PSCM leadership. - Leading several critical RFPs through to contract implementation within Operations.

  • Reliability & Maintenance Category Lead

    • Oct 2014 - May 2016

    Lead Category Management of Reliability and Maintenance Services for BP Alaska including:-Manage contract portfolio of services totaling $145MM annual spend, including all North Slope of Alaska maintenance, scaffolding, corrosion under insulation, hazardous abatement, coating and painting, turbine/generator overhauls, etc.-Develop and execute Category Management Plan-Develop and execute Contracting and Procurement Plan-Develop and execute Strategic Sourcing Strategies-Supplier Management including management, control, and oversight of contractor headcount/resourcing; development of KPIs and performance targets; and facilitation of Performance Review Meetings with key suppliers.-Liaise with BP and supplier executive and senior management on a daily basis-Direct one employee's work activity and prioritization

  • Projects and Modifications Category Specialist

    • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

    Projects and Modifications Category Specialist for Category C Program of Projects ($250,000-$15 Million projects) for BP's North Slope Oil Field. -Responsible for strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, execution and management of engineering, fabrication and construction contracts. ($140 Million Annual Spend)-Lead supplier performance management for 3 strategic suppliers for BPXA Operations-Responsible for implementing and performance managing a major construction services contract with a strategic supplier.-Responsible for supporting management of change for award and change of suppliers for North Slope construction.-Led supplier engagement and readiness efforts with major suppliers for ERP system implementation and SAP contracting and work management process changes -Develop and manage contracting and procurement plan for $140 Million TIC project portfolio-Develop contracting process for SAP/Maximo conversion for Projects and Modifications Team-Presentation to Executive Leadership for endorsement of sourcing and contracting strategies.-Presented contract training to all North Slope facility leadership-Provide client support and guidance over risk mitigation strategies, and contracting/sourcing options-Supplier management for strategic Operations engineering and construction contractors-Floor Emergency Response Coordinator-PWS Incident Management Team Wildlife Group Supervisor-PSCM Recruiting Lead at University of Oklahoma

  • Field Managed Projects Category Specialist

    • Sep 2011 - Nov 2012

    Category Management Specialist and Program Coordinator for Field Managed Projects (Projects up to $5 Million) for BP's North Slope Oil Field. -Responsible for strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, execution and management of engineering, fabrication and construction contracts. ($54 Million Annual Spend)-Provide client support and guidance over contracting/sourcing options-Co-developed Field Managed Projects Core Construction Contractor Strategy and issued RFP -Resolve supplier defects and performance issues-Presentation to Executive Leadership for endorsement of sourcing and contracting strategies.-PWS Incident Management Team Wildlife Group Supervisor-PSCM Recruiting Lead at University of Oklahoma-Toastmasters Speechcraft Intern Team Mentor-BP New Hire Committee Volunteer

  • Camps and Camps Services Category Specialist

    • Sep 2011 - Feb 2012

    Camps and Camps Services Category Specialist managing $550 Million Portfolio of remote billetting, catering, housekeeping, security and camps services contracts for BP's North Slope Oil Field.-Responsible for strategic sourcing and contract negotiation, execution and management of Camps and Camps Services.-Demand planning and contracting for 2012 Turnarounds bed space requirements-Provide client support and guidance over contracting/sourcing options-Resolve supplier performance issues-Presentation to Executive Leadership for endorsement of sourcing and contracting strategies-PWS Incident Management Team Wildlife Group Supervisor-PSCM Recruiting Lead at University of Oklahoma

  • Indirect Procurement Contract Specialist

    • Aug 2010 - Sep 2011

    Indirect Procurement Contract Specialist managing 350+ contracts for Health, Safety, Environmental, Consulting, Emergency Response, Training, Legal, and Government Affairs categories. -Responsible for managing largest portfolio of contracts in Alaska region -Identified and reduced risks in contracts and reduced costs through negotiations-PWS Incident Management Team Wildlife Group Supervisor

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  University of Oklahoma

  • Mark Coleman Fellow on the Environment

    • Aug 2009 - Feb 2011

    Researching the future viability of wind energy in Oklahoma. Fall 2009 research: - Broad examination of economic, social, environmental, and regulatory issues in wind energy. - Specific analysis of environmental tradeoffs between power sources.Narrowed research focus for Spring 2010 to:- Wind power integration into the grid- Transmission issues- Demand response- Distributed vs. Central generation- Current and future state of evolving power markets Oklahoma serves.

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  Zephyrus / Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative

  • Zephyrus Business Plan Team Member

    • Aug 2009 - May 2010

    1st place - OGE Positive Energy Award2nd place - Donald W. Reynolds Governor's Cup

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  ConocoPhillips

  • Procurement Intern

    • May 2009 - Aug 2009

    - Coordinated the supplier enablement process with internal and external customers - moving suppliers from across North America from paper invoicing to automated invoicing. - Worked on cross-funtional team. - Developed, streamlined, documented, and helped implement supplier enablement processes. - Influenced change management.- Assisted IT in onboarding suppliers.

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  Center for the Creation of Economic Wealth, University of Oklahoma

  • Commercialization Intern

    • Jan 2009 - May 2009

    Consultant for a new vaccine technology from the University of Oklahoma against all single-stranded RNA viruses.-Conducted market research & analysis-Cost Modeling-Identified appropriate grant funding for the vaccine to move from pre-clinical trials to the FDA process. -Formulated detailed plan to strengthen the vaccine technology's patent and progress the development of the vaccine.