Current Sales Rep (Fly Fishing Travel), Prior Service with a deep passion for the outdoors and conservation
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Current Sales Rep (Fly Fishing Travel), Prior Service with a deep passion for the outdoors and conservation

PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW
Ranch hand and guide in Meeker, CO at 7 Lakes Lodge. Growing up on the White River seeded the passion for sharing the experience. Eight years in the US Army gave way to three combat tours, diverse fisheries and great memories. Currently a company ambassador and guide working intermittently in Patagonia and traveling for conventions.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE
US Army � Combat Engineer (08/2010-10/2018)

10/2018 - present Pointer Outfitters US Brand Ambassador � Guide
? Successfully guided a large group through Patagonia on a 21-day float/wade trip to assist with a documentary series for television.
? Led drop camp setup and takedown while assisting with all camp operations (cooking, cleaning, serving clients, maintaining field equipment and conversation).
? Markets US sales for international fly fishing destination trips and travels for conventions and events.

1/2017 � 10/2018 1BCT, 82ND ABN: Construction Foreman � Project Manager
? Construction Foreman: Instrumental in developing Construction Assessment Team. Marketed team capabilities and strategic advantages to regional Command. Chosen to manage phased projects providing means to construct facilities, enhance electrical grids, repair septic systems and provide water purification. Resulting in the successful opening of a forward operating base to host 1,100 residents.
? Construction Foreman: Exceeded logistical requirements and procured assets, in excess of $2,000,000, to conduct projects spanning 400 man hours across Afghanistan.
? Construction Foreman: Developed curriculum to �train the trainers.� Trained leaders to teach foreign military personnel construction and mobility enhancing techniques.
? Project Manager: Managed annual training/deployment requirements for Battalion. Scheduled all events, land reservations, sourcing trainers, and coordinating logistical assets certifying 900 people for deployment.
? Project Manager: Established program to effectively utilize annual budgeted assets and record results for future training requisitions/budget planning.
12/2015 - 1/2017 1BCT, 82ND ABN: Company Operations Manager
? Enhanced Operations by accurately tracking Unit training goals, personnel actions and activities. Managed Unit Physical Security Program, Environmental Compliance Program with 100% success rate through three inspections.
? Encouraged career growth of subordinates. Headed retention program, resulting in nine reenlistments and the integration of 30 Soldiers to the unit. Mentored six soldiers to win competitive promotion boards for career advancement.
11/2014 - 12/2015 Training: Special Forces Qualification Course

11/2013 - 11/2014 911TH Technical Rescue Company: Rescue Team Leader
� Embodied adaptability by shifting focus to become an expert in technical and fire rescue. Developed skilled team and encouraged safety during training events with no incident or injury.
� Improved Unit morale by implementing soldier support program. Enabled weekend trips and volunteer opportunities for soldiers on two-hour emergency response teams to build community and reduce stress.


08/2010 - 11/2013 54TH Engineer Battalion: Demolition Team Leader/Member
� Served as Demolition Team member, machine gunner and Electronic Warfare specialist
� Facilitated Unit deployment activities and closure of Bamberg Barracks by creating user friendly naming convention and operations database (compiled administrative examples, memorandums and plans). Completed 95 awards, 120 administrative actions and all necessary paperwork with 100% acceptance rate.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
� Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Power Point
� Equipment Operation

OTHER EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
� 7 Lakes Guest Ranch: Guide (hunting, fly fishing) and Ranch Hand
� High Country Portables: Operator and Technician
� Document Security Interests: Operator and Security Specialist
� Project Healing Waters (PHWFF Denver): Volunteer/Mentor ((2017-Present)
� Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers: Representative/Coordinator (2013-2016)
� Family Readiness Group: Volunteer (2010-2018)
� Nijmegen Walk of the World: Unit Representative Volunteer/Participant (2013)
� Chaplain�s Deployment Readiness Group: Volunteer (2017)
EDUCATION
07/2018 - present Red Rocks Community College: Environmental Studies
� Continuing certification path to outdoor professional and environmental sciences degree.
06/2018 � 07/2018 Sweetwater Guide School: Fly Fishing Guide (Rowing/First Aid)
REFERENCES:
Jonathan Patten 1SG, US Army ? ------------ ? ------------ ? Mentor/Manager
Nicholas Keats SGT, U.S. Army ? ------------ ? ------------ ? Peer/Coworker
Brian Kelly Fly Guide, Shop Rep ? ------------ ? ------------ ? Mentor/Colleague
Federico Silva Operations Manager (Pointer Argentina) ? +54 9 3524 40-6773 ? Manager/Client