Led 12-day summer wilderness expeditions for college students (students received course credit)
Taught kayaking, canoeing, and hiking
Planned daily programs in the wilderness
Organized wilderness worship experiences
Created and led team-building activities
Managed paperwork, permits, and transportation
Handled trip logistics, travel arrangements, and food preparation
Balanced safety with adventure
Additional Leadership Experience
Mission Trip Team Leader, Peachtree Presbyterian Church (2008-2010):
I planned and led middle school mission trips to Newport, Tennessee (2009), New Orleans, Louisiana (2008), and Birmingham, Alabama (2010). As trip leader, my responsibilities have included: organizing and leading teambuilding initiatives and team training events, preparing for the safety, education, and cultural experience of trip participants and leaders, creating and facilitating curriculum study and service opportunities, and coordinating trip logistics, travel arrangements, and itineraries.
Starbucks Learning Journey Coach
As Journey Coach, I was responsible for teaching other employees about customer service, making drinks with speed and accuracy, coffee-tasting, coffee with foods pairings, store maintenance and management.
Monrovia Canyon Park Guide
I was responsible for leading classes of elementary school students through an educational tour of Canyon Park. I taught about park history, environmental science, and care for the earth.
International Experience
Russia: 2001 (with Grace Chapel), 2006, 2007
Edinburgh, UK: 2001
Ecuador: 2002 (with Grace Chapel)
Haiti: 2003 (with Grace Chapel)
Germany: 2007
Switzerland: 2007
Austria: 2007
Psychological Strengths
According to my Discovery Report assessment, "I naturally value others. I am kind and willing to help. I exhibit a supportive attitude and I am resourceful and capable, consistent and sincere. Care and quality are seen in everything I do. I have a great capacity for being responsible and I am an excellent team player."