Resume

Minnesota North College Itasca
Director of Residential Living - 2021 to present

• Administration of 116 bed residential housing facilities.
• Management of housing applications, placement, contracts & eligibility.
• Daily operation of a safe, secure housing facility including access, risk management, student programs and supervision of up to 7 student employees.
• Direct partnerships with Student Life, Enrollment Management, Business Services & Campus Leadership Team.
• Responsible for oversight & administration of StarRez software and integration of ISRS for accounting.
• Advisor for Black Student Alliance, Residence Hall Council and member of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee.

HealthFitness Corporation
General Manager, Hallett Center of Crosby - 2020 to 2021

• Oversight of a comprehensive, municipal community center.
• Daily operation of fitness center, aquatic facility and ice arena.
• Maintain budgetary management in concert with the City of Crosby.
• Stakeholder relationships with City Council, Advisory Board, Foundation and City Hall.
  
• Marketing & communications to general public, membership and sponsors.
• Risk management and compliance both internally & externally.
• Recruitment, supervision and human resources responsibility for all staff.

One Planet Adventures LLC
Owner & Program Director - 2012 to present

• Full service outdoor industry consulting firm.
• Public relations, marketing, technology and outreach.
• American Canoe Association Skills, Assessment & Instructor Courses.
• Leave No Trace Trainer & Awareness Courses.
• Emergency Medicine Training Center - ECSI & ASHI.
• Risk management, external review & expert witness services.
• Freelance domestic & international guide services & support.
  
  

Vermilion Community College - Outdoor Leadership & Recreation Therapy Program
Faculty - 2019 to 2020

• Faculty of record for full course load of classroom & field based courses.
• Coordination of curricular & non-curricular programs.
• Higher Learning Commission accreditation committee.
• Co-advisement of student enrollment & progress in the OUTL Program.
• Advisor & co-founder of The Boundary Waters College Podcast.
• Risk management & oversight for local & international academic programs.
• Recruitment, marketing and enrollment management of OUTL students.
  
  

St. Cloud State University - Office of Sport Facilities & Campus Recreation, Intercollegiate Athletics
Coordinator for Experiential Programs - 2005 to 2018

• Responsible for supervision of two graduate assistants and up to twelve student employees.
• Overall operation of outdoor rental center, indoor climbing facility, ropes course complex, boathouse & field station.
• Developer of the Center for Paddlesports Instruction, Education & Safety.
• ACA Paddle America Club operating sanctioned ACA courses.
• Created a student led, community boathouse in partnership with the City of St. Cloud & St. Cloud Rotary Club.
• Essential risk management for approximately 15,000 annual participants across diverse programming areas.
• Management of a full service challenge course complex serving 3000 participants annually.
• Responsible for student led budgetary process including proposals, implementation and evaluation.
• Primary author of multiple grant applications totaling over $50,000 in requested funding.
• Co-sponsor & organizer for multiple regional events including the Kettle River Paddle Festival & Mississippi River Clean Up.
• Responsible for Special Use Permits with local, state and federal land management agencies.
• Oversight of Wilderness Education Association program accreditation.
• Lead Instructor & Trainer for 40 annual days in of field based leadership.

St. Cloud State University - Adjunct & Graduate Studies
Adjunct Faculty - 2005 to present

• REC 320 Challenge Course Leadership and Management - 2 credits
• COLL 150 Discovering the College Experience - 2 credits
• COLL 150 Discovering the College Experience/Adventure Leadership - 2 credits
• GEOG 279 Geography of Outdoor Recreation - 3 credits
• GEOG 393 Geography of Outdoor Recreation - 3 credits
• HON 220 Our River: A Deep Exploration of the Mississippi River - 3 credits
• HON 220 Land Conservation: How an American Idea Influenced the World - 3 credits
• Lecturer in multiple academic courses including Recreation, Geography, Honors & University College
• Graduate faculty appointment - 2011

Island View Residential Treatment Center
Director of Outdoor Recreation & Wellness - 2003 to 2005

• Supervisor for health and adventure programming at a 115 bed JCHAO accredited healthcare facility.
• Responsible for a team of 4 full-time staff and numerous contractual positions.
• Oversight of wellness staff and programming of a unique program tailored to a behavioral healthcare setting.
• Coordinated renovation of fitness facilities, tracking of resident wellness plans and staff initiatives
• Management and development of risk management plans, policies and procedures.
• Responsible for providing training and supervision of multiple programs and staff.
• Essential safety management of approximately 2500 participant field days annually.
• Annual budget management of $50,000 & $30,000 indirect budget.
• Lead Instructor & Trainer for 45 annual days of field based leadership.

Girl Scouts Lake Erie Council
Outdoor Education Specialist - 2002 to 2003

• Administrator for Wilderness Education Association courses, affiliation and budget.
• Staff training, curriculum development, grant administration and evaluation.
• Risk management and assessment duties related to organizational management.
• Logistics and equipment management for field based programs and at camp facilities.
• Provided outdoor education services directly to over 2000 participants annually.
• Grant administrator and development responsibility for up to $25,000 annually.
• Lead Instructor & Trainer for 45 annual days of field based leadership.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Office of Student Development
Student Volunteerism & Community Service Learning Graduate Assistant - 2000 to 2001

• Responsible for daily operation of the Saluki Volunteer Corps & campus service learning activities.
• Engaged in research and training for faculty and student involvement in volunteerism.
• Coordinator of community volunteer opportunities and recruitment of volunteers.
• Development and marketing of service-learning programs across the SIUC campus.
• Responsible for systemwide communication through the Illinois Campus Compact.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale - Department of Health Education & Recreation
Teaching & Graduate Assistant - 1999 to 2000

• Responsible for undergraduate curriculum implementation and facilitation.
• REC 367 Research and Evaluation in Recreation - 3 credits
• REC 475 Issues in Outdoor Adventure Programming - 3 credits
• REC 475 Tourism Field Course - 2 credits
• REC 331 Outdoor Living Skills - 3 credits
• REC 431 Expedition Leadership - 3 credits
• REC 380 Fieldwork in Recreation - 3 credits
• Lead Instructor for 40 annual days of field-based leadership.

Great Lakes Recovery Centers - Youth Service Treatment Program
Residential Care Counselor & Adventure Therapy Coordinator - 1995 to 1999

• Responsible for the planning, implementation and facilitation of client treatment goals.
• Planning and coordination of recreation programs and adventure therapy activities.
• Responsible for review of safety, risk management, group process, management and evaluation.
• Fundraising through corporate grants and community initiative programs.
• Lead Instructor for 60 annual days of field-based leadership.

Wolfcreek Wilderness School
Wilderness Instructor - 1989 to 1991

• Responsible for planning, execution and evaluation of wilderness programs from 3-30 days.
• Program development based on client outcomes and intent of programs.
• Managed logistics and equipment management for multiple extended wilderness programs.
• Served in both field staff and course director roles.
• Responsible for teaching single pitch climbing, caving, outdoor living skills and paddlesports.
• Lead Instructor for 180 days of field-based leadership.

Wilderness Treatment Centers
Wilderness Instructor Internship - 1989

• Internship in a therapeutic setting that focused on the treatment of teen substance abusers.
• Responsible for equipment management & outfitting for multiple 21 day wilderness programs.
• Development of therapeutic interventions in a field-based setting.
• Assistant Instructor for 50 days of field-based leadership.