Carl Freeman
Lenoir,NC
Summary
Dynamic Outdoor Adventure Specialist with Carl Freeman Pro Guide Services, skilled in fly fishing and clay shooting instruction. Expert in safety equipment checks and group management, fostering teamwork and supporting PTSD veterans. Successfully organized seminars and guided trips, enhancing guest experiences through engaging presentations and top-notch preparation. Experienced Outdoor Adventure Specialist with comprehensive background in planning and leading outdoor activities. Possess strong skills in safety management, program development, and group facilitation. Known for creating engaging adventures that promote team building and foster appreciation for nature. Proven ability to make positive impact on participants through memorable outdoor experiences.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Adventure Specialist-Pro Tour Guide
Carl Freeman Pro Guide Services
Lenoir, NC
05.1987 - 09.2024
- Prepared boats for use by checking safety equipment, cleaning and loading supplies.
- Prepare all Wade Trip guide trips with clean, dry waders, boots, rods, reels, etc.
- Advised customers on best practices when it comes to catch-and-release methods.
- Organized and led seminars on topics such as entomology, nymphing techniques, and rod building.
- In addition to fly-fishing guided trips, I was deeply involved in teaching and instructing clay shooting trips and events.
- Prepare all shotguns, clay/skeet targets, and shotshells (ammo) for the booked clay/skeet shooting events.
- Load the clay-throwing machines with the clays/skeet that the guests purchased prior to the event (guided trip).
- Prior to the actual booked events, I used up-to-date technology, with great website design coupled with top SEO, to reach out to tourists as well as local interested guests.
- Showed audiovisual presentations and explained establishment processes and operations at tour sites.
- Dealt mostly with groups of, say, 6 to 30 guests at the same time.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Horticulture And Gardening Degree
Washington State Extension / NC State
Raleigh, NC06-1971
Skills
- Safety equipment checks
- Wade trip preparation
- Catch-and-release techniques
- Seminar organization
- Shotgun preparation
- Clay target management
- Group management-I help PTSD VETERANS
- TEAM BUILDING
- Fly Fishing Instructor-Teach Veterans
- Fly Fishing Pro Guide
- Clay / Skeet Target Shooting Instructor-Teach Vets
- Clay / Skeet Target Pro Guide
Accomplishments
- Have accomplished Top Honors in Shooting in The World Clay Shooting Championships.
- Lifetime Member of Trout Unlimited
- Obtain the Highest Awards, Accomplishments, and Top Honors in the Insurance Industry.
Timeline
Outdoor Adventure Specialist-Pro Tour Guide
Carl Freeman Pro Guide Services
05.1987 - 09.2024
Associate of Arts - Horticulture And Gardening Degree
Washington State Extension / NC State
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