Putney, Vermont, United States
Strategic leader with 20+ years of experience in experiential education, staffing, marketing, customer service, and program development. Proven track record of launching and scaling global education partnerships, hiring and managing 200+ seasonal staff annually, and building high-impact student experiences across 25+ countries. I excel in creating systems and structures that streamline all processes, with the goal of driving organizational and strategic growth without sacrificing high quality, safe, and life-changing opportunities for students. Director of Hiring and Programs at Putney Student Travel - an organization with over 74 years of experience creating and operating experiential, hands-on cultural immersion programs for middle and high school students around the world. I lead recruiting and placement of 200+ seasonal educators and staff across 70+ programs annually. I supervise a team of over 20 colleagues to implement a yearly staff training on-site. Spearheaded the launch of a high-profile collaboration between Putney Student Travel and the Smithsonian Institution. Oversaw contract negotiation, program design, budgeting, and marketing strategy, in addition to managing a team to develop scale, and implement immersive educational programs that align with the Smithsonian's mission. Prior to joining Putney Student Travel, I worked as Senior Deckhand and Head Educator aboard the 70ft. Schooner SoundWaters; Marine Science Educator and Program Leader with the Catalina Island Marine Institute; United States Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain, Team Leader, and Educator with Pacific Whale Foundation; Boat Captain for wildlife watching Orca tours with San Juan Safaris. Core Skills: * Program Development, Design, and Implementation for Place-Based Learning * Facilitating Meaningful Cross-Cultural Engagement & Immersion * Leadership Hiring, Training, & Professional Development * Mentorship & Coaching of Staff and Leaders * 24/7 Customer Service * Risk Management and Crisis Response * Strategic Partnerships Development and Management * Marketing Plans, Brand Identity, & Communications * International Education & Experiential Learning * Admissions Strategy & Alumni Retention * Conflict resolution
Strategic leader with 20+ years of experience in experiential education, staffing, and program development. Proven track record of launching and scaling global education partnerships, hiring and managing 200+ seasonal staff annually, and building high-impact student experiences across 25+ countries.
Spearheaded the launch of a global collaboration between Putney Student Travel and the Smithsonian Institution.
Responsible for overseeing recruiting, interviewing, hiring, placing, and managing a diverse pool of summer program staff. Managing Smithsonian Student Travel collaboration. Creating, coordinating, and running program itineraries.
Master Captain of Ocean Explorer and relief Captain of Ocean Quest and Ocean Discovery. Responsible for safe operation of motor vessels carrying up to 150 passengers for snorkel and whale watching excursions in the waters surrounding Maui. Managed all crew and deckhands daily. Supervised all boat maintenance, including diesel engines, electric, and other systems.