Benjamin Grannis

Founder, Eyes Up Ride

Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States

About

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.

Experience

  • Founder at Eyes Up
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    - 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

  • Western Corps Field Project Leader at Student Conservation Association
    May 2024 - Sep 2024 · 5 mos

    - 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

  • Snowcoach Driver and Interpretive Guide at Xanterra Travel Collection
    Nov 2023 - Mar 2024 · 5 mos

    - 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

  • Brand Activation Planner at Clif Bar & Company
    Dec 2022 - Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - 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

  • Overland Summers (3 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director, Logistics and Risk Management
      Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr

      - 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

    • Assistant Director, Logistics and Risk Management
      Sep 2018 - Aug 2020 · 2 yrs

      - 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

    • Hiking Trip Leader
      Jun 2018 - Aug 2018 · 3 mos

      - 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.