Kelly Clack
Staff Wildlife Biologist at SummitWest Environmental, Inc- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Jonathan "Joc" Clark PhD
Kelly is an exceptional leader. She has been a Teaching Assistant in my backpacking class for 3 years, leading many class expeditions. She is technically competent and relationally astute. With her outgoing and compassionate demeanor she quickly forms strong bonds with students and gains their respect and confidence. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and give her my highest endorsement.
Jonathan "Joc" Clark PhD
Kelly is an exceptional leader. She has been a Teaching Assistant in my backpacking class for 3 years, leading many class expeditions. She is technically competent and relationally astute. With her outgoing and compassionate demeanor she quickly forms strong bonds with students and gains their respect and confidence. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and give her my highest endorsement.
Jonathan "Joc" Clark PhD
Kelly is an exceptional leader. She has been a Teaching Assistant in my backpacking class for 3 years, leading many class expeditions. She is technically competent and relationally astute. With her outgoing and compassionate demeanor she quickly forms strong bonds with students and gains their respect and confidence. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and give her my highest endorsement.
Jonathan "Joc" Clark PhD
Kelly is an exceptional leader. She has been a Teaching Assistant in my backpacking class for 3 years, leading many class expeditions. She is technically competent and relationally astute. With her outgoing and compassionate demeanor she quickly forms strong bonds with students and gains their respect and confidence. I have the utmost confidence in her abilities and give her my highest endorsement.
Credentials
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Mandated Reporter
California Department of Social ServicesDec, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
A3 Avalanche Course Level 1
SWS Mountain GuidesJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
A3 Avalanche Rescue
SWS Mountain GuidesJan, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Level 4 Swiftwater Rescue
American Canoe AssociationMar, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Utah Food Handler Permit
Salt Lake County Health DepartmentJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Adult/Child/Infant CPR, AED, and Airway Management
NOLSMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Epinephrine Auto-injector
NOLSMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Wilderness First Responder
NOLS Wilderness MedicineMar, 2022- Nov, 2024
Experience
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SummitWest Environmental, Inc
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United States
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Environmental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Staff Wildlife Biologist
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Mar 2023 - Present
- Biological survey fieldwork for wildlife and botanical resources and habitat including endangered species - Environmental compliance monitoring, including coordinating with project managers, engineers, and construction contractors - Biological survey fieldwork for wildlife and botanical resources and habitat including endangered species - Environmental compliance monitoring, including coordinating with project managers, engineers, and construction contractors
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Bidwell Perk
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United States
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cashier/Barista
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Nov 2022 - Present
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Backroads
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Trip Leader
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Aug 2022 - Present
- Active travel guide for week-long premier cycling and multi-adventure trips - Problem-solving to meet guest needs while incorporating logistically complex itineraries - Being dynamic and genuinely enthusiastic in a way that motivates others to accomplish goals - Active travel guide for week-long premier cycling and multi-adventure trips - Problem-solving to meet guest needs while incorporating logistically complex itineraries - Being dynamic and genuinely enthusiastic in a way that motivates others to accomplish goals
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All-Outdoors California Whitewater Rafting
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United States
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Recreational Facilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Raft Guide
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May 2018 - Present
- Commercially guiding the South Fork of the American River - Common sense and clear thinking in emergency situations - Solid communication and interpersonal skills with guests and fellow guides - Commercially guiding the South Fork of the American River - Common sense and clear thinking in emergency situations - Solid communication and interpersonal skills with guests and fellow guides
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Mi Escuelita Preschool
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Teacher’s Assistant
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Sep 2021 - Jun 2022
- Assisting in the integration of multicultural experiences and Spanish enrichment for children ranging from ages 2 ½ - 5 - Implementing specific curricula to help kids with different forms of development - Assisting in the integration of multicultural experiences and Spanish enrichment for children ranging from ages 2 ½ - 5 - Implementing specific curricula to help kids with different forms of development
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Chico State Enterprises
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Biological Technician
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Aug 2020 - Dec 2021
- Using the SWAMP method our team sampled benthic macroinvertebrates and algae to quantitatively measure the ecological health of a waterbody and environmental stressors on surface waters - Documented and compiled data for analysis - Prepared supplies and work areas to keep daily workflows running smoothly - Using the SWAMP method our team sampled benthic macroinvertebrates and algae to quantitatively measure the ecological health of a waterbody and environmental stressors on surface waters - Documented and compiled data for analysis - Prepared supplies and work areas to keep daily workflows running smoothly
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Adventure Outings at CSU, Chico
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trip Leader
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2020
- Lead participants through different back-country excursions - Provide active field leadership and supervision of participants and other staff - Inspecting different medical conditions in a professional manner- Present and implement pertinent AO policies to participants to ensure their safety for the entirety of the trip - Knowledge of topographical maps and compass to ensure safe travel
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Trips Manager
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Sep 2017 - Aug 2020
- Knowledge of the itinerary of every trip that goes out per semester- Plan and lead staff retreat at the beginning of every semester- Given the task of creating new trips for our organization’s calendar - Log trip data (vehicle use, staffing, permit information)
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Wildcat Wilderness Orientation Leader
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
- Using a specific teaching curriculum to teach participants about the outdoors - Welcoming participants in an encouraging way to get them comfortable with Chico State- Teaching each participant lifelong skills that they will need for their future
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Assistant Leader
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Jan 2016 - Mar 2018
- Assisting in leading students and Chico community members through all different types of terrain - Paying acute attention to the needs of each participant and addressing their concerns with empathy - Ability to remain calm and poised under stress - Meeting deadlines to ensure the safety of participants
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Equipment Room Staff
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May 2017 - Sep 2017
- Knowledge of all different kinds of outdoor equipment
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California State University, Chico
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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General Physics Learning Assistant
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Jan 2020 - May 2020
-Teachers Assistant for students enrolled in General Physics. - Worked in the classroom setting and then transferred to online during the pandemic
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Teaching Assistant
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Feb 2017 - Dec 2019
- Assisted in teaching students about the recreation of backpacking. - Presented different lessons and co-led students on multi-day trips into the wilderness.
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Education
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California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Science - BS, Wildlife Biology