Cavan Williams Guide, writer and more
EDUCATION
B.A. School of Journalism University of Montana
May 2016 Missoula, MT
Recipient of Carol Van Valkenburg Endowed Scholarship for full tuition and fees
EXPERIENCE
Published Author
Bugle Magazine
November 2018-May 2019
FishAngler
January 2019-present
Pursuit International
May 2018
Content Editor FishAngler App
February 2019-Present
Plan, develop, write and edit all online content for various mediums
Publish content through the use of social media
Work collaboratively with marketing team to design content and meet deadlines
Capture and edit fishing photographs to pair with content
Content Editor onX
March 2016-October 2018 Missoula, MT
Plan, develop, write and edit all online content for various mediums
Publish content through the use of social media
Collaborate with companies in the outdoor industry to promote products and inspire passion for the outdoors
Work collaboratively with marketing team to design content and meet deadlines
Capture and edit outdoor and hunting photographs to pair with content
Edit and publish content from professional hunters
Editor In Chief Montana Kaimin
2015-2016 Missoula, MT
Created and developed compelling and relevant layout and content for print and online relevant to the University of Montana and surrounding areas
Responsible for meeting and enforcing strict story and print deadlines
Managed a diverse staff of 50
Created vision and provided direction through collaboration with editors
Successfully directed the newspaper through a financial crisis
Bugle Intern Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Summer 2015 Missoula, MT
Researched and interviewed sources across the country regarding conservation efforts
Wrote tight and timely stories about volunteer efforts, conservation and partnerships published for a national audience
Extracted, evaluated and organized wildlife population data
News Reporter Montana Kaimin
August 2014-2015 Missoula, MT
Outdoor news beat writer
Wrote on a tight deadline, fact-checked, and interviewed a large variety of people
Built contacts and sources
EMPLOYMENT
Ski Instructor Discovery Ski Basin
2012-2015 Anaconda, MT
Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) certified
Instructed skiing techniques, form, and skill to experienced skiers in group and individual sessions
Taught basic skiing techniques to entry-level skiers and elementary school groups
Activity Guide The Resort at Paws Up
Summer 2012-October 2015 (Seasonal) Greenough, MT
Guided recreation activities including rafting, mountain biking, and hiking
Instructed guests on proper technique used in shotgun sports and archery while emphasizing safety
Field Supervisor Wellspring Adventure Camp
Summer 2011 Brevard, NC
Led overnight recretional activities, including backpacking, mountain biking and climbing
Immersed adolscents in the outdoors and taught leave-no-trace principles
EDUCATION
B.A. School of Journalism University of Montana
May 2016 Missoula, MT
Recipient of Carol Van Valkenburg Endowed Scholarship for full tuition and fees
EXPERIENCE
Published Author
Bugle Magazine
November 2018-May 2019
FishAngler
January 2019-present
Pursuit International
May 2018
Content Editor FishAngler App
February 2019-Present
Plan, develop, write and edit all online content for various mediums
Publish content through the use of social media
Work collaboratively with marketing team to design content and meet deadlines
Capture and edit fishing photographs to pair with content
Content Editor onX
March 2016-October 2018 Missoula, MT
Plan, develop, write and edit all online content for various mediums
Publish content through the use of social media
Collaborate with companies in the outdoor industry to promote products and inspire passion for the outdoors
Work collaboratively with marketing team to design content and meet deadlines
Capture and edit outdoor and hunting photographs to pair with content
Edit and publish content from professional hunters
Editor In Chief Montana Kaimin
2015-2016 Missoula, MT
Created and developed compelling and relevant layout and content for print and online relevant to the University of Montana and surrounding areas
Responsible for meeting and enforcing strict story and print deadlines
Managed a diverse staff of 50
Created vision and provided direction through collaboration with editors
Successfully directed the newspaper through a financial crisis
Bugle Intern Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation
Summer 2015 Missoula, MT
Researched and interviewed sources across the country regarding conservation efforts
Wrote tight and timely stories about volunteer efforts, conservation and partnerships published for a national audience
Extracted, evaluated and organized wildlife population data
News Reporter Montana Kaimin
August 2014-2015 Missoula, MT
Outdoor news beat writer
Wrote on a tight deadline, fact-checked, and interviewed a large variety of people
Built contacts and sources
EMPLOYMENT
Ski Instructor Discovery Ski Basin
2012-2015 Anaconda, MT
Professional Ski Instructor of America (PSIA) certified
Instructed skiing techniques, form, and skill to experienced skiers in group and individual sessions
Taught basic skiing techniques to entry-level skiers and elementary school groups
Activity Guide The Resort at Paws Up
Summer 2012-October 2015 (Seasonal) Greenough, MT
Guided recreation activities including rafting, mountain biking, and hiking
Instructed guests on proper technique used in shotgun sports and archery while emphasizing safety
Field Supervisor Wellspring Adventure Camp
Summer 2011 Brevard, NC
Led overnight recretional activities, including backpacking, mountain biking and climbing
Immersed adolscents in the outdoors and taught leave-no-trace principles