Ian Murch
Dingmans Ferry,PA
Summary
Personable, communicative, mature, and knowledgeable employee and team member, with an extensive history in the outdoors. I will apply the aforementioned skills to any task assigned or situation encountered to ensure the safety and enjoyment of visitors, customers, and my fellow workers.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Climbing Wall Instructor
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Taught classes on the fundamentals of climbing, as well as more specific disciplines such as lead climbing.
- Consulted with Outdoor Adventure Pursuits, Inc. to plan and guide outdoor climbing and camping excursions.
- Continuously broadened and perfected route-setting techniques as part of a team of setters.
- Kept detailed logs of the condition and usage of company equipment (belay devices, ropes, harnesses, etc).
- Resolved guest issues by identifying source of complaint and formulating corrective action with supervisors.
- Promoted safety of visitors and mitigated liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks in the Student Recreation Center and around campus.
- Cleaned holds, walls, and floors to reduce spread of germs and bacteria.
- Engaged safety devices and monitored belay and boulder areas during operation to reduce safety risks.
- Delivered information and details of interest about Recreation Center and climbing wall to visitors.
- Performed troubleshooting and routine maintenance to keep equipment in optimal working condition.
- Oversaw maintenance and operation of climbing, belaying and outdoor equipment, maintaining safety, cleanliness and operational efficiency.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Gained experience across multiple climbing disciplines from coast to coast.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Journalsim
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA12.2024
Skills
- Materials distribution (getting visitors familiar w/ climbing equipment & procedures)
- Attention to Detail (administering belay tests & safety checks)
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Training and Development (various climbing disciplines and techniques)
- Cultural Awareness
- Customer & Visitor Assistance
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Planning and Coordination (consultation w/ OAP, Inc)
- Safety procedures
Accomplishments
- Achieved the position of climbing wall instructor by shadowing and teaching lead and fundamentals classes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop and maintain inventory tracking and quality spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team of 5 in the development of dividing the WCU Climbing Team into a more competitive "A" team and a more general "B" team.
- Supervised and taught class of up to 5 students.
- Documented and resolved climbing wall maintenance necessities which led to a maintenance team from Entreprises Climbing Walls being brought in to remove spinners, reinforce structure, and provide new bolts.
Certification
Gravity Vault (Nationwide): Belay Cert
Gravity Vault (Nationwide): Lead Climbing Cert
Philadelphia Rock Gym (Business-wide): Belay Cert
Philadelphia Rock Gym (Business-wide): Lead Climbing Cert
WCU: Lead Climbing Cert and Instructor
WCU: Climbing Fundamentals and Belay Cert and Instructor
- Wilderness First-Aid Training - March 2022
- M.A.R.S. Training Seminar- March 2022
Hobbies
I enjoy watching movies, playing chess, Legos, reading, cooking, hiking, kayaking, traveling, rock climbing, and camping! I have been climbing all throughout Pennsylvania at Ralph Stover, Mt. Tamany, Tilbury, Birdburo, Haycock, and much of the Delaware Water Gap. In addition, I took an eight-day trip to Southern California that covered climbing in Joshua Tree and Texas Canyon. Also, as a junior in high school, I successfully researched and observed the white-faced capuchin monkey both from my laptop in the states and on location in Western Costa Rica for 11 days. My colleagues and I traveled all over the country and met many new people, saw remarkable plant and animal species, and at delicious cuisine.
On more relaxing notes, my favorite movie is "Warrior," my favorite book is Dante's Inferno, my favorite games are chess and scrabble, my favorite Lego sets are the "Technician" ones, and my favorite thing to cook is mac n' cheese.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
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Chris Hadfield
Timeline
Climbing Wall Instructor
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Journalsim
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
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