Zach Tolles
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Experience
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Tech Elevator
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Software Developer
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Jul 2023 - Present
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Cleveland Metroparks
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United States
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Government Administration
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400 - 500 Employee
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Recreation Specialist
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Dec 2017 - Apr 2023
Develop, and present a comprehensive variety of outdoor recreation programs to enhance the mission of Cleveland Metroparks. Establish programs with participant focus groups, employees, instructors and volunteers to deliver outdoor recreation programs at Park District and off-site locations. Program Delivery Ensure seamless program delivery in collaboration with employees, volunteers, and key stakeholders. Lead and participate in special events or projects across the organization. Operate in a safe and efficient manner to maintain a safe environment for all. Provide guest focused programming to all guests regardless of ability. Leadership Continued education through pursuit of best-in-practice certifications. Program Success Measurement Post-Program success evaluation with team members determining ROI using feedback from attendees, interest from public, and overall engagement. Show less
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Philadelphia Outward Bound School
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Instructor
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Mar 2015 - Dec 2017
Plan, organize, and execute experiential education trips of 5-14 days in length to large groups of students (typically 6:1 ratio). Serve as expert instructor on backpacking, canoeing, and rock-climbing trips in the Delaware Water Gap and Chesapeake Bay environmental areas. Coordinate onsite logistics and training for students in proper use of organization owned gear and outdoor equipment for optimized experience. Foster interpersonal and leadership development with students from age 12-40. Show less
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EcoCamp Patagonia
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Chile
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Adventure Guide
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Feb 2017 - May 2017
EcoCamp is owned and operated by Chilean inbound tour operator Cascada Expediciones, specializing in adventure trips of the highest quality. Cascada was founded in 1991 by university friends Yerko Ivelic and Javier Lopez and environmental steward Nani Astorga. Over the last 25 years, they have been running eco-friendly trips in Patagonia, Chile, Argentina and Bolivia with activities including trekking, mountaineering, horseback riding, rafting, kayaking, skiing, wildlife observation and wine tours. Over 30,000 people visiting Chile have enjoyed Cascada-operated tours at EcoCamp Patagonia and throughout Chile. In this role I was responsible for: ● Facilitated day-long trekking and biking programming for up to 15 adult hotel guests. ● Educated guests on Torres Del Paine National Park and the surrounding ecosystem. ● Unparalleled customer service to guests through delivery of high-quality outdoor program experiences. Show less
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Education
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Tech Elevator
Fullstack Developer, Information Technology -
Miami University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Kinesiology and Exercise Science