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Aubrey Balcom

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Versatile leader providing exceptional public service to help people explore and connect to natural areas. Detail-oriented with ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Superior work ethic and top-notch organizational skills. Reliable and dedicated team player that cultivates excellent communication and collaboration. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder. Excellent knowledge of natural resources management practices and guidelines.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Environmental Educator

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (non-profit)
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Planned, prepared, and taught lesson plans for students K-6th grade, giving students individual support.
  • Environmental Educator for week long summer programming. Hiking and overnight camping guide for summer field programs.
  • ACES classroom teacher for Crystal River Elementary School (CRES)- Kindergarten and 1st grade lead, planned full spectrum of curriculum.
  • Created interactive lessons and activities to engage student interest and curiosity in environmental conservation concepts.
  • Researched new technologies, strategies and field applications to promote environmental sustainability.

Program Manager

TEENS, Inc. (non-profit)
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Summer 2020: TeamWorks Crew Leader
  • Youth crew leader for trail and ecological restoration crew across the front range of Colorado.
  • Partnered with local land management agencies and non-profits to lead crew in completing projects such as: fire mitigation, trail building and maintenance, watershed restoration, noxious weed removal and light construction.
  • Trained crew members in equipment use and maintenance with ongoing support for skills development.
  • Supported two Crew Leaders in Training throughout the entire season with progressive responsibility assignment, project management coordination, and performed regular performance evaluations.
  • August 2020- December 2021: Program Manager (Outdoor Leadership Focus)
  • Outdoor Leadership program content creation and lesson planning for youth ages 12-20.
  • Planned all logistics and led overnight camping trips, rock climbing groups, hiking trips, etc.
  • Outdoor leadership gear library manager.
  • Rock climbing program guide: Fall 2020, Spring 2021
  • Advisor and teacher at Chinook West High School.
  • TEENS, Inc. teen center Manager.
  • Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) advisor.
  • Managed hiring, training, supervision, and professional development of Peer Supervisor work program.

Backpacking Guide

Women's Wilderness (non-profit)
07.2021 - 08.2021
  • Backpacking guide on overnight all women's backpacking trip (groups of up to 12 people) in the Indian Peaks Wilderness, Colorado.
  • All pre-trip preparations including meal planning, gear, logistics, route planning, lesson planning
  • Responsible for all meal preparations and cleanup during the trip.
  • Offered physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment for education, cooperation and fun utilizing hands-on activities to foster individual growth.
  • Delivered effective safety debriefings to guests to promote safe environment.
  • Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
  • Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to quickly resolve issues.

Member Services & Admin Manager

Colorado Carshare (non-profit)
06.2019 - 05.2020
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong conflict resolution and dynamic communication skills to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about membership packages and services. Liaison for all member operations including billing, sales, enrollment, etc.
  • Fleet operations management including 52 vehicles in network across Boulder and Denver.
  • Successfully managed software for tracking and monitoring member fleet usage.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Customer Representative & Product Photographer

Xero Shoes
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Organized photoshoots for product, including models, photography, editing and final presentation of portfolios.
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Responded to customer calls and emails to answer questions about products, warranties, and services.

Customer Service Centered Roles

Various
01.2010 - 08.2018

Halsa Chiropractic Clinic Manager (2014-2016): Marlow, England

Waitress Positions:

  • London & Pangbourne, England
  • Melbourne, Australia
  • South Lake Tahoe, California

Counselor & Group Leader

Island Lake Camp
05.2007 - 08.2012
  • Summer 2007: Counselor in the Theater Dept
  • Full time bunk counselor for girls 13-16 years old in 2007.
  • Summer's 2008, 2011, & 2012: Group Leader
  • Promoted to Group Leader for summers 2008, 2011, 2012- Main supervisor for 15-20 counselors and 70-90 campers
  • Led High School Leadership week long trips 2008, 2011, 2012.
  • Guided counselors in developing skills and strategies for dealing with problems.
  • Provided leadership in emergency situations in accordance with guidance and policy.

Agricultural Farm Worker

Various
06.2010 - 12.2010
  • Planted crops in fields, helping farmers distribute seeds and plan harvesting schedules.
  • Monitored fields for pests, weeds and diseases and applied fertilizer, herbicides and pesticides.
  • Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared for sale or shipping.

Education

Master in Environmental Management (MEM) - Sustainable And Resilient Communities

Western Colorado University
Gunnison, CO
2026

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources

Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
12.2023

Foundation Diploma in Textiles And Design Craft -

University of The Arts London
Camberwell, London, England
05.2011

General Studies -

Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX
05.2009

High School Diploma -

Joshua High School
Joshua, TX
2006

Skills

  • Sustainable Resource Management
  • Ecological Restoration
  • Public Lands Management
  • Operations and Project Planning
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Data Entry and Management
  • GIS software (ArcMap) Trained
  • Environmental Education

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder May 2020 Recertification March 2024
  • Certified Interpretive Guide (National Association for Interpretation) December 2023
  • Professionalism for the Outdoor Educator (American Alpine Institute) September 2021
  • Leave No Trace Trainer September 2021
  • Trauma Informed Care 2021
  • Positive Youth Development 2021
  • Restoration Crew Leader Training (Wildlands Restoration Volunteers) March 2019
  • First Aid/CPR in the workplace 2019

Volunteer Experience

  • San Juan Mountain Association (2023) : Trail Ambassador & Education Program Assistant
  • Boulder County Natural Lands Volunteer (2021)
  • Wildlands Restoration Volunteers (2019-2021) : Crew leader training, Trail crew work days
  • Human Potential Running (2018-2021) : Aid station leader, finish/start line support, course marking
  • Tahoe Rim Trail Association (2017) : Trail crew work days

Professional References

  • Katherine Harvey - Gilpin County EAGLE Program Director mskatherineharvey@gmail.com 303.718.9361
  • Ariel Gustafson - Out of School Time Director, TEENS, Inc. ariel@teensinc.org 303.258.3821
  • David Stemper - Senior Instructor I, Dept of Forest Ecosystems & Society, Oregon State University stemperd@oregonstate.edu 541.737.2004

Timeline

Environmental Educator

Aspen Center for Environmental Studies (non-profit)
06.2022 - 12.2022

Backpacking Guide

Women's Wilderness (non-profit)
07.2021 - 08.2021

Program Manager

TEENS, Inc. (non-profit)
05.2020 - 12.2021

Member Services & Admin Manager

Colorado Carshare (non-profit)
06.2019 - 05.2020

Customer Representative & Product Photographer

Xero Shoes
08.2018 - 06.2019

Agricultural Farm Worker

Various
06.2010 - 12.2010

Customer Service Centered Roles

Various
01.2010 - 08.2018

Counselor & Group Leader

Island Lake Camp
05.2007 - 08.2012

Master in Environmental Management (MEM) - Sustainable And Resilient Communities

Western Colorado University

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources

Oregon State University

Foundation Diploma in Textiles And Design Craft -

University of The Arts London

General Studies -

Tarrant County College District

High School Diploma -

Joshua High School
  • Wilderness First Responder May 2020 Recertification March 2024
  • Certified Interpretive Guide (National Association for Interpretation) December 2023
  • Professionalism for the Outdoor Educator (American Alpine Institute) September 2021
  • Leave No Trace Trainer September 2021
  • Trauma Informed Care 2021
  • Positive Youth Development 2021
  • Restoration Crew Leader Training (Wildlands Restoration Volunteers) March 2019
  • First Aid/CPR in the workplace 2019
Aubrey Balcom