Education:

Vassar College, Poughkeepsie, NY
• Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (received May 2008); Overall GPA: 3.79

National Outdoor Leadership School, Lander, WY (Summer 2005)
• Participated in a month-long whitewater canoeing and backpacking course along the Owyhee River in Oregon and Idaho paddling tandem and solo canoes through continuous Class II and Class III rapids

Experience:

Thru-hiker, Pacific Crest Trail, Mexico to Canada (Spring 2011 – Fall 2011)
• Successfully completed a continuous, 2,650 mile long, northbound hike along the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada

Senior Field Instructor, Second Nature Blue Ridge, Clayton, GA (Fall 2009 – Winter 2010)
• Taught technical backpacking skills while modeling and mentoring soft skills such as communication, leadership, emotional regulation, and decision making with students 11-18 years old
• Planned logistics and managed a staff team in carrying out eight-day shifts of our expedition style wilderness therapeutic program

Raft Guide, Oregon River Experiences, Beavercreek, OR (Summer 2009 – Fall 2009)
• Paddle-captained 12 to 14 foot inflatable rafts down class III/IV- rivers
• Contributed to trip logistics – setting-up and transporting boats, preparing meals, and outfitting participants

Mobile Rockwall Supervisor, Portland Parks and Recreation, Portland, OR (Summer 2009)
• Drove, set-up, and managed a 20 foot mobile rockwall visiting two parks daily within the city of Portland
• Instructed new climbers in basic movement and perceived risk management

After-school Instructor, West Powellhurst Elementary School, Portland, OR (Winter 2009 – Spring 2009)
• Developed a curriculum focused on athletics, teambuilding exercises, homework help and music
• Contributed to creating a safe, creative, and active learning environment for roughly 100 participating elementary school students

General Laborer, Galow Homes, Lagrangeville, NY (Fall 2008 – Winter 2008)
• Assisted in all aspects of remodeling/restoring and re-roofing a 19th century home in Newburgh, NY

Field Staff, The Mountain Workshop, West Redding, CT (Spring 2008 – Fall 2008)
• Led up to week-long programs canoeing, backpacking, whitewater rafting, and caving, focused on the development of backcountry travel skills and leadership qualities in participants 11-17 years old

Community Food Fellow, Poughkeepsie Farm Project, Poughkeepsie, NY (Summer 2006)
• Participated in greenhouse work, planting, cultivation, harvesting, washing, weeding, farm maintenance, and construction projects
• Periodically managed a farmer’s market stand and our CSA harvest distribution

Skills and Certifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Certified Wilderness First Responder including CPR by Wilderness Medical Associates
• Avid hiker, climber, biker, paddler, gardener, skier, and guitar player