Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
Hard-working Eagle Scout and recent Kenyon College graduate applying broad range of leadership skills and extracurricular involvement to passion in outdoor education and logistics coordination.
- Plan, prepare for, and ride bicycle solo, unsupported 6,791 miles around the United States over 124 days on the road - Raise over $50,000 through corporate sponsorships, speaking events, and networking to fight distracted driving - Build awareness via TEDx talk, 25+ news features, 15+ brand sponsors, public speaking, and online channels - Plan, conduct, and deliver on Maxxis Tires partnership resulting in multimedia campaign reaching millions
- Led 4-person AmeriCorps crew for 3+ months to execute essential trail reroute around sensitive meadow through granite field at over 10,000’ on the John Muir/Pacific Crest trail in remote backcountry setting - Liaised and partnered with JMT Wilderness Conservancy, USFS, pack teams, and general public throughout season - Attended and facilitated rigorous training and managed risks, crew safety, work quality, and budgeting at highest levels
- Conducted over 50 driven and on-foot over-snow tours throughout the entirety of the world’s first National Park - Upheld standards of National Park Service and managed numerous risks (road conditions, wildlife, guest safety, etc.) - Coordinated with dispatch, Park Rangers, fellow guides, and Park guests to forge an effective working relationship
- Conducted targeted research for emerging and strategic markets - Distributed 2M+ bars for market research in 25+ domestic & international markets through data-driven research - Identified and recorded in CRM 10,000+ businesses, events, and organizations for brand expansion campaigns
- Managed logistics team to coordinate and execute over 50 global trips for 2,500 students in grades 4-12 - Reviewed, created, and oversaw budgeting process for over $2M - Consulted with directors and founder to refine risk management protocol and uphold culture and reputation - Designed and implemented new and engaging trips for students with focus on risk assessment and student growth
- Recruited, interviewed, hired, and onboarded over 200 trip leaders annually from a pool of 1,200 applicants - Achieved 100% enrollment by presenting to and liaising with thousands of prospective students and their families - Recruited and managed intern team to inventory, organize, and innovate summer equipment supply chain
- Lead two three-week backpacking trips for 12 high school students through the Spanish Pyrenees and Austrian Alps. - Participate in rigorous two week training prior to trip start and work closely with co-leader and headquarter staff to successfully manage risk, itinerary, and situational challenges.