North House Folk School-Austin Kennedy
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Austin Kennedy 305 Crestone Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905 Phone: 612-669-9198 E-Mail: [email protected] Objective To mentor and inspire youth in a manner that evokes action and behavior change towards preservation of craft and conservation of the natural world. Professional Experience Teen Program and WildNight Supervisor – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo February 2015-Present Create annual budget and breakdown for both programs including revenue, expenses and wages in a break even department To develop life long passions in youth with activities that tie youth directly to the natural world Coordinate, lead, and execute outdoor adventure and volunteer trips in the Southwest Region such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, ice climbing, hiking, and watercraft. Plan, coordinate, budget, and lead international conservation trips for teenagers to Costa Rica, Central America Communicate with parents and families of over 90 teenagers annually. Identify safety guidelines and demonstrate the ability to make strong decisions regarding the welfare of all participants Immerse youth in the belief they can be active stewards of the environment Recruit, hire, train, and manage 15 seasonal staff, part time staff, and interns, and volunteers to facilitate programs Plan, develop and evaluate year-round overnight programs and constantly upgrading curriculum EdVenture Program Mentor - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo December 2014-February 2015 Teach and facilitate education programs for an audience age range of 5 years to 60 years old. Animal handling of small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates as animal ambassadors Ensure safety of all Zoo patrons and advocate for the mission and vision of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Traditional Craft and Education Intern - North House Folk School February 2014-November 2014 Provide assistance and gain exposure in different area of non-profit operations dependent on organizational needs Purposefully develop skills of craftsmanship with self selected course work provided by North House Folk School instructors Teach weekly public programs and demonstrate the benefit of a community working with their hands Provide highest quality of customer service to all guests of the school
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Austin Kennedy305 Crestone Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Phone: 612-669-9198 E-Mail: [email protected]
Objective
To mentor and inspire youth in a manner that evokes action and behavior change towards preservation of craft and conservation of the natural world.
Professional Experience
Teen Program and WildNight Supervisor – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo February 2015-Present
Create annual budget and breakdown for both programs including revenue, expenses and wages in a break even department
To develop life long passions in youth with activities that tie youth directly to the natural world Coordinate, lead, and execute outdoor adventure and volunteer trips in the Southwest Region
such as camping, hiking, rock climbing, rafting, ice climbing, hiking, and watercraft. Plan, coordinate, budget, and lead international conservation trips for teenagers to Costa Rica,
Central America Communicate with parents and families of over 90 teenagers annually. Identify safety guidelines and demonstrate the ability to make strong decisions regarding the
welfare of all participants Immerse youth in the belief they can be active stewards of the environment Recruit, hire, train, and manage 15 seasonal staff, part time staff, and interns, and volunteers
to facilitate programs Plan, develop and evaluate year-round overnight programs and constantly upgrading
curriculum
EdVenture Program Mentor - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo December 2014-February 2015
Teach and facilitate education programs for an audience age range of 5 years to 60 years old. Animal handling of small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates as animal
ambassadors Ensure safety of all Zoo patrons and advocate for the mission and vision of Cheyenne
Mountain Zoo
Traditional Craft and Education Intern - North House Folk School February 2014-November 2014
Provide assistance and gain exposure in different area of non-profit operations dependent on organizational needs
Purposefully develop skills of craftsmanship with self selected course work provided by North House Folk School instructors
Teach weekly public programs and demonstrate the benefit of a community working with their hands
Provide highest quality of customer service to all guests of the school
Center for Outdoor Adventure Rental Staff, University of Minnesota August 2013-February 2014
Confidently multi-tasked by providing general maintenance and repair of outdoor equipment as well as friendly customer service
Keep catalogued documentation of store inventory, damages, financial transactions, and legal participant waiver and liability forms
Education
University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minnesota January 2012-May 2014
Bachelors of Science – Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Outdoor Education GPA 3.87
Certifications and Skills
Certified Interpretive Guide – National Association for InterpretationWilderness First Aid Certified – Wilderness Medicine InstituteArt of Mentoring Course Graduate – Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall, Washington
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