Jesse Swedlund Resume
JESSE SWEDLUND
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EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
� B.S. Radio, Television, and Film; B.S. Philosophy, December 2013
� Honors: Ryan Scholar, Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, Dean�s List [Fall 2010, Winter 2012]
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND GUIDING EXPERIENCE
Sands Whitewater and Scenic Trips, Jackson, WY May 2018-Present
River Guide
� Guided class III/IV whitewater rafting trips and scenic rafting trips on the Snake River
Outward Bound Voyageur School, Ely, MN; Redford, TX Summers 2014-2017
Lead Instructor
� Instructed up to 72-day wilderness flat water and whitewater canoeing and backpacking expeditions in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and the desert of Big Bend National Park in Texas
� Taught lessons emphasizing leadership, character, teamwork, communication, and technical skills
� Trained students in wilderness survival skills, culminating in 40-hour solo camping experiences
� Created spaces of compassion, empathy, and support to promote self-discovery and positive risk-taking
� Conducted 2 day-long training for parents and facilitated family conferences between teens and parents
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson, WY Winters 2016-2018
Alpine Ski Instructor, Level 1 PSIA
� Taught fundamentals and advanced techniques of alpine skiing to clients in group and private lessons.
Project Wildcat, Outdoor Orientation Program, Northwestern University Nov 2009-Nov 2013
Program Director, Wilderness Trip Leader
� Managed the organization and trained over 50 trip leaders as a member of a 5-person director committee
� Instituted industry standard safety practices and policies and wrote sections of the counselor handbook
� Trained and managed 15 �Trainers� who helped teach the training course and lead instructor field trainings
� Designed expedition routes and coordinated transportation for 17 simultaneous backpacking trips
YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya, Suring, WI Summers 2010, 2011
Resident Camp Counselor, Lifeguard, Sports Instructor, Sailing Instructor
RELEVANT PERSONAL EXPEDTIONS
� Glacier Peak Mountaineering Trip; 3213 m; 10 days; North Cascade Range, Washington Completed: Oct 2015
� Sport Climbing Trip; 2 Months; Smith Rock, OR; Red Rock Canyon Completed: Dec 2015
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
� Wilderness First Responder; CPR, Wilderness Medical Associates Expires: May 2020
� Swiftwater Rescue Training, Swiftwater Safety Institute Expires: May 2020
� Avalanche Awareness Level 1 AIARE, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides Completed: Dec 2016
� Professional Ski Instructor of America Level 1 PSIA Northern Rocky Mts. Completed: Jan 2017
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE
Crazy BenJee Productions Inc, Evanston, IL Fall 2011-Winter 2016
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Co-founder, Co-President
� Co-Director/Producer of award winning feature length documentary film, �Ty�s List�
� Raised over $80,000 to date through online crowd-funding, donation solicitation and networking efforts
� Forged a cross-promotional relationship with Expedia Inc. and a fiscal sponsorship with a non-profit
� Managed a production team of 10 crew members for 10 days on location and coordinated logistics of shoot
John Huston, Polar Explorer, Evanston, IL Sept 2013-May 2014
Video Production Manager
� On-location cinematographer for Norwegian feature-length documentary film, �New Land�
� Produced and edited videos of John�s speaking events and created promotional teasers for �New Land�
Chicago Voyagers, Chicago, IL June 2013-Sept 2014
Media Production Intern
� Produced targeted promotional videos for marketing and fundraising purposes
� Created a strategic video marketing plan for online platforms and events
JESSE SWEDLUND
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EDUCATION
Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
� B.S. Radio, Television, and Film; B.S. Philosophy, December 2013
� Honors: Ryan Scholar, Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society, Dean�s List [Fall 2010, Winter 2012]
OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION, AND GUIDING EXPERIENCE
Sands Whitewater and Scenic Trips, Jackson, WY May 2018-Present
River Guide
� Guided class III/IV whitewater rafting trips and scenic rafting trips on the Snake River
Outward Bound Voyageur School, Ely, MN; Redford, TX Summers 2014-2017
Lead Instructor
� Instructed up to 72-day wilderness flat water and whitewater canoeing and backpacking expeditions in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota and the desert of Big Bend National Park in Texas
� Taught lessons emphasizing leadership, character, teamwork, communication, and technical skills
� Trained students in wilderness survival skills, culminating in 40-hour solo camping experiences
� Created spaces of compassion, empathy, and support to promote self-discovery and positive risk-taking
� Conducted 2 day-long training for parents and facilitated family conferences between teens and parents
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson, WY Winters 2016-2018
Alpine Ski Instructor, Level 1 PSIA
� Taught fundamentals and advanced techniques of alpine skiing to clients in group and private lessons.
Project Wildcat, Outdoor Orientation Program, Northwestern University Nov 2009-Nov 2013
Program Director, Wilderness Trip Leader
� Managed the organization and trained over 50 trip leaders as a member of a 5-person director committee
� Instituted industry standard safety practices and policies and wrote sections of the counselor handbook
� Trained and managed 15 �Trainers� who helped teach the training course and lead instructor field trainings
� Designed expedition routes and coordinated transportation for 17 simultaneous backpacking trips
YMCA Camp U-Nah-Li-Ya, Suring, WI Summers 2010, 2011
Resident Camp Counselor, Lifeguard, Sports Instructor, Sailing Instructor
RELEVANT PERSONAL EXPEDTIONS
� Glacier Peak Mountaineering Trip; 3213 m; 10 days; North Cascade Range, Washington Completed: Oct 2015
� Sport Climbing Trip; 2 Months; Smith Rock, OR; Red Rock Canyon Completed: Dec 2015
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS
� Wilderness First Responder; CPR, Wilderness Medical Associates Expires: May 2020
� Swiftwater Rescue Training, Swiftwater Safety Institute Expires: May 2020
� Avalanche Awareness Level 1 AIARE, Jackson Hole Mountain Guides Completed: Dec 2016
� Professional Ski Instructor of America Level 1 PSIA Northern Rocky Mts. Completed: Jan 2017
ENTREPRENEURIAL AND FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE
Crazy BenJee Productions Inc, Evanston, IL Fall 2011-Winter 2016
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Co-founder, Co-President
� Co-Director/Producer of award winning feature length documentary film, �Ty�s List�
� Raised over $80,000 to date through online crowd-funding, donation solicitation and networking efforts
� Forged a cross-promotional relationship with Expedia Inc. and a fiscal sponsorship with a non-profit
� Managed a production team of 10 crew members for 10 days on location and coordinated logistics of shoot
John Huston, Polar Explorer, Evanston, IL Sept 2013-May 2014
Video Production Manager
� On-location cinematographer for Norwegian feature-length documentary film, �New Land�
� Produced and edited videos of John�s speaking events and created promotional teasers for �New Land�
Chicago Voyagers, Chicago, IL June 2013-Sept 2014
Media Production Intern
� Produced targeted promotional videos for marketing and fundraising purposes
� Created a strategic video marketing plan for online platforms and events