Enlisted Soldier – 09S Officer Candidate Contract - Montana Army National Guard - Montana
(2025-05)
Currently engaged in foundational military leadership development with a focus on small-unit tactics, strategic planning, and mission execution.
- Selected for leadership track through the Officer Candidate School (OCS) pipeline
- Execute risk mitigation strategies, team coordination, and operational planning under dynamic field conditions
- Develop physical endurance, tactical proficiency, and disciplined adaptability through structured training
- Strengthen unit effectiveness by fostering cohesion, accountability, and clear communication under pressure
Snowboard Instructor - Whitefish Mountain Resort / Bridger Bowl / Silver Mountain - Multiple locations
(2019 - 2025)
Multiple seasons delivering ski and snowboard instruction
- Delivered up to four lessons per day to group sizes ranging from 5–15, adapting AASI-certified progressions to a diverse audience including school groups, adults, and private clients
- Instructed across the full skill spectrum, from first-time riders to advanced terrain and freestyle park coaching
- Mentored new instructors informally, assisting in onboarding, terrain management, and student evaluation
- Prioritized safety, progression, and individual learning styles while applying AASI teaching fundamentals on varied terrain and in dynamic weather conditions
Founder, Expedition Director & Operations Lead - Based Adventures - Bozeman, Montana
(2019-11)
Launched and operates Based Adventures, an independent expedition and leadership brand dedicated to building elite wilderness teams, facilitating personal transformation through adversity, and training high-performing individuals in remote fieldcraft.
- Design, program and lead dozens of multi-day expeditions involving alpine travel, downriver paddling, glacier movement, and high-risk navigation across North America and Europe
- Orchestrate complete expedition logistics: route planning, permits, budgeting, gear systems, food caches, GPS/satellite tracking, safety protocols, and expedition communications systems
- Build and deliver field-ready curriculum on backcountry nutrition, high-output fitness fueling, trauma care, field hygiene, and expedition psychology
- Mentor assistant guides and clients in risk management, wilderness medicine, Leave No Trace, leadership under stress, and expeditionary mindset
- Scale the brand through media, client referrals, and speaking opportunities; maintain a 100% success and safety record across all guided trips
- Manage social media and digital marketing operations through Meta Business Suite, including content scheduling, community engagement, and social media analytics, to expand audience reach and client visibility via a charitable account, @sw_montana_ice_conditions on Instagram
Guiding Instructor - Outpost Wilderness Adventure - Burnet, Texas
(2016-01)
- Design and deliver multi-day outdoor education programs in rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and canoeing for high school students
- Create immersive learning environments that develop confidence, technical skills, and team-based problem-solving in rugged backcountry terrain
- Balance group risk management with individualized coaching, cultivating growth through challenge and structured adventure
- Mentor students through personal and physical challenges in high-angle and remote environments
Project Manager - Glacier Precast Concrete - Kalispell, Montana
(2023-07 - 2024-04)
- Managed $7K–$550K concrete construction projects, overseeing budgeting, procurement, crew coordination, and timeline execution
- Led client communication and vendor negotiations while navigating evolving site needs and logistical constraints
- Translated engineering designs into field-ready deliverables, ensuring alignment with safety codes and production efficiency
- Balanced administrative planning with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced, industrial environment
Wilderness Instructor - Triple Divide Lodge - Marion, Montana
(2023-01 - 2023-07)
- Facilitated therapeutic outdoor programs for adolescent males in a residential recovery setting
- Led structured fitness, hiking, paddling, and outdoor skills sessions designed to support emotional regulation and behavioral development
- Modeled healthy routines, personal accountability, and resilience in backcountry settings
- Collaborated with clinicians to reinforce therapeutic goals through experiential learning and wilderness-based intervention
Trip Leader / Wilderness Guide / Program Staff - Explore Austin / YMCA / Wilderness Adventures / Camp Widjiwagan - Minnesota, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arkansas, Texas
(2015 - 2021)
- Led multi-day expeditions across canoe routes, alpine terrain, and remote backcountry in Minnesota, Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Arkansas and Texas
- Designed and facilitated immersive outdoor education experiences, incorporating risk assessment, team dynamics, and technical instruction
- Guided students through intense conditions including river crossings, storms, and remote navigation challenges, maintaining safety while fostering growth
- Delivered youth mentorship programs that catalyzed self-confidence, resilience, and leadership in underserved populations
Recreation & Outdoor Programs Leader - City of Bozeman PARD & Outdoor Chattanooga - Bozeman, MT and Chattanooga, TN
(2020-04 - 2022-08)
Led community-centered outdoor programs across two municipal park systems, delivering high-impact experiences that engaged youth, families, and adults in safe, inclusive, and skill-building outdoor recreation.
- Designed and delivered diverse adventure curricula including mountain biking, kayaking, archery, hiking, canoeing, and orienteering
- Facilitated foundational programs such as 'Learn to Ride' bike instruction, 'Rapid Learning' kayak clinics, and Silver Paddlers sessions for older adults
- Developed and taught specialized workshops (e.g., Leave No Trace, Paddle Packing Basics, Maps & Apps, Kayak Navigation, Team Building) to enhance wilderness literacy and environmental ethics
- Created and implemented a 'Fly Fishing & Ecology' youth camp in Bozeman, blending fly casting, knot tying, fish ID, Leave No Trace, and aquatic science into a dynamic watershed-based curriculum
- Oversaw logistics, equipment prep, and on-site risk management for both recurring series and pop-up community events
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access through free or low-cost offerings, ensuring equitable entry points to outdoor recreation
- Delivered naturalist-style interpretive education on regional wildlife, ecosystems, and sustainable land use practices
- Maintained participant safety and engagement by adapting to weather shifts, group dynamics, and urban park limitations in real-time
Climbing Instructor & Outdoor Mentor - Rock-About
(2018-06 - 2019-04)
- Taught technical skills on outdoor top-rope terrain using both bolted and traditional anchor systems
- Instructed students in lead climbing fundamentals, rappelling, and anchor-building techniques
- Managed class 2–3 approach terrain and ensured water safety during downtime through lifeguarding and group management
- Served as a consistent mentor and group leader during youth programs, adapting lesson plans to client goals, skill levels, and group dynamics
Seasonal Ranger / Public Safety & Education - City of New Braunfels - New Braunfels, Texas
(2018-04 - 2018-08)
- Enforced park policies, resolved conflicts, and diffused tense situations through professional communication and conflict de-escalation techniques
- Responded to public emergencies involving medical incidents, intoxicated patrons, and physical altercations
- Delivered environmental education to visitors on local ecology, wildlife behavior, and safe interaction with native species (e.g., deer and waterfowl)
- Monitored dangerous wildlife activity and initiated appropriate public safety measures
Paddlesports Intern - OKC Boathouse Foundation - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
(2017-08 - 2017-11)
- Supported event logistics and operations for local flatwater paddling programs and community regattas
- Assisted with equipment maintenance, boat handling, and facility preparation
- Helped facilitate youth paddling sessions and introductory dragon boat activities under supervision of senior staff
