Rachel Mlsna
Connection Builder | Adventurer
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About
My professional experience has been focused on social services, education, and outdoor pursuits. I take pride in working hard and in making strong connections with those around me.
Experience
ANASAZI Foundation Mesa, AZ, USA
TrailWalker (Direct Support – Wilderness Therapy Program) May 2024-Present
- Overseeing and holding responsibility for personal growth and safety of clients in the wilderness in May 2022-December 2022
- Empowering clients through the Anasazi Way interventions and focused relationship-building
- Teaching skills associated with wilderness survival, health and hygiene, nutrition and hydration
Bartender August 2023-May 2024
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume, fast-paced events
- Crafted signage to advertise events and current specials
- Grew relationships with regular patrons, and invited others to join that base
Statistical and Data Technician September 2023-December 2023
- Engaged with internal stakeholders and worked collaboratively to resolve data issues
- Applied definitions, concepts, and classifications to produce comparable and reliable datasets
- Developed creative solutions to improve workflow in processing time-sensitive Census data
Maricopa County Arizona Project WET Water Educator September 2021-June 2022
- Sought and built relationships for all direct student programs (classroom- and field-based) relating
- Supported the development and presentation of teacher professional development workshops
- Provided implementation support for new grant opportunities, including administrative and technical input where needed
House Manager, Donations and House Operations Coordinator August 2020 – August 2021
- Accompanied powerful women on their journeys toward self-sufficiency, providing trauma-informed
- Supported healing through leading sessions of Seeking Safety, an evidence-based, present-focused model
- Advocated policies and protocols to foster inclusivity and to uphold the dignity of the women living in community
Entrepreneurial Lead July 2019 – May 2020
- Collaborated with C-suite executives of a sustainability start-up working to employ chemistry and biology
- Investigated organic waste streams with nutrient content for sustainable agriculture, including review of
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN
Academic Tutor, Athletics Department September 2019 – May 2020
- Developed individual study strategies for student athletes, supporting academic and personal success
Assistant Manager, Lifeguard/Instructor October 2017 – June 2019
- Advised 100+ climbers/day on habits to mitigate risk and to improve climbing technique, promoting safety
- Delegated daily tasks and supervised training of 5 new employees, ensuring quality of customer service
Teaching Assistant, Physics Department January 2017 – May 2019
- Lectured and aided in completing laboratory tasks, promoting understanding of concepts and
Academic Tutor, Athletics Department August 2016 – May 2019
University of Arizona, Maricopa County Cooperative Extension Phoenix, AZ
Master Gardener October 2021-December 2022
- Employed research and science-based information from the University of Arizona to help create
Maggie’s Place Phoenix, AZ
In-Home Volunteer September 2021-December 2022
- Provided house coverage (daytime and overnight) to ensure continual wrap-around support was
Robinson Ranch Phoenix, AZ
Barn Assistant/Grounds Management September 2020-March 2021
- Performed various routine tasks related to care of horses and other small animals, including feeding,
barn chores, and grounds maintenance
Education
Maricopa County Master Gardener - University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
MS STEM Entrepreneurship - University of Notre Dame
BS Engineering Physics - Saint Louis University
