​SKI PATROL - Lake Louise Ski Resort; Lake Louise, AB.

October 2022 - Present

Responding to emergencies across the mountain in all weather and terrain. Assisting public and setting up hazard markings to minimize accidents. Working as a team member in a dynamic and challenging environment while being able to assess and respond to situations independently.

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RAFT GUIDE CLASS 4 and TRIP LEADER – Chinook Rafting; Banff, AB

2020 - Present, seasonally from May to September

Guided raft trips down the Kananaskis River and Horseshoe Canyon of the Bow River with focus on safety and positive guest experience. Promoted to Trip Leader to manage other staff, deliver safety talks, manage risk, and follow up with daily paperwork. Performed daily tasks around the base including equipment maintenance, commercial driving with trailers, and Covid sanitizing.

SKI PATROL DISPATCH - Mt. Norquay Ski Resort; Banff, AB.

November 2021 - April 2022

Coordinated radio and phone communications across the ski resort while documenting all calls and incident reports. Digitized over 25 years of accident investigations and compiled a data analysis report for accident prevention.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN COURSE DIRECTOR and OPERATIONS MANAGER - Outward Bound Canada; Canmore, AB.

May 2021 - October 2021

Coordinated course logistics including gear management and ordering, organizing food systems, securing permits, training and managing instructors, ensuring vehicle safety and driving, and overseeing risk management and field evacuations. Led warehouse move, gear organization overhaul and sale, and created new inventory system during peak season. Coordinated outreach with partnering organizations and local businesses to build stronger community connections and opportunities for low income individuals and BIPOC participants in programs.

TRIP LEADER AND TRIP EXPERT – Backroads Corp.; Canmore, AB; Quebec, QC; Halifax, NS; New Zealand

April 2019 to June 2020

Planned and led multi-day cycling, hiking and multi-sport trips. Organized logistics and guided routes while taking care of guest needs, bike maintenance and repair, and relations with vendors. Contributed to elevating Backroads’ exceptionally high standard of customer experience.

SEA KAYAK GUIDE AND ROCK CLIMBING SUPERVISOR – Ferg’s Rock and Kayaks; Wellington, NZ

October 2018 to February 2019

Led sunset kayak tours around the Wellington harbour, instructed belaying and basic rock lessons, and worked retail and POS. Trained new employees in sea kayak guiding, certifying belay tests, and supervising the climbing floor.

LEAD INSTRUCTOR – Outward Bound Canada; Katrine, ON; Kenauk, QC; Grand Manan, NB; Toronto, ON

June 2017 to August 2017; June 2018 to October 2018

Instructed multi-day canoe, hiking and sea kayaking trips up to 21 days with various populations, teaching OBC values in both English and French. Taught high school credit courses and youth leadership development while managing risk and decision making in the field.

FIELD INSTRUCTOR & TEACHING ASSISTANT – Lakehead University School of Outdoor Recreation, Parks and Tourism; Thunder Bay, ON

September 2016 to March 2018

Led students in backcountry canoe tripping, hiking and winter camping trips as part of ORPT’s Outdoor Skills and Theory classes. Focus on teaching risk management and decision making in the field, as well as technical skills. Also taught in lectures and graded course materials such as gear projects and logbooks.

LEAD WILDERNESS INSTRUCTOR – Tim Horton Children’s Foundation; Whiteshell, MB; Parry Sound, ON

June to September 2015 & 2016, July 2017

Ran backcountry canoeing and hiking trips for the Youth Leadership Development program, teaching program curriculum in English and French. As a lead, was the primary instructor for emergency situations, risk management and decision making.

SENIOR LIFEGUARD – Lakehead University Aquatic Centre; Thunder Bay, ON

September 2015 to May 2018

Worked as a lifeguard overseeing safety in the pool areas. As a Senior Lifeguard, helped run staff training sessions to keep up to date on first aid training and response as well as staff safety with pool chemicals.