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Ella Meyer

San Francisco,USA

Summary

Experienced outdoor professional with a passion for connecting with the local nature-loving community. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional relationship-building skills. Demonstrated commitment to outdoor accessibility through 3+ years of experience in environmental education and 2 years in relevant customer service.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Thomas J. Watson Fellow

Watson Foundation
, Italy, Nepal, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, Japan
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Explored human-water connections by traversing long-distance trails internationally
  • Connected with numerous local change-makers across various cultures to uplift their stories of water resilience.
  • Crafted multimedia guides of my findings using ArcGIS Storymaps, published to my website (ellameyer.com).

Head Fellow

Robert Redford Conservancy of S. California
Adelanto, CA
12.2021 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated the Adelanto Water Justice Coalition to advocate for water justice.
  • Facilitated meetings with city officials that led to PFAS litigation, an ad hoc committee, and increased resources.
  • Conducted door-to-door outreach, water sampling, and interviews to identify the root cause of water injustice.
  • Collaborated with community members to write and formally present a 44-page Community Water Report.

Front Desk Staff

The Front Climbing Club
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Greeted visitors to create a welcoming environment and address inquiries efficiently.
  • Handled retail transactions and processed membership payments accurately, maintaining financial integrity.
  • Restocked retail section and assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Ensured a safe environment by teaching climbing tutorials, monitoring climbers, and performing belay tests.
  • Supported food and beverage service at special events.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized front desk, cafe, and climbing facility.

Gear Closet Staff

Pitzer Campus Life
Claremont, CA
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Managed gear rental process, methodically organized outdoor gear, and completed basic repairs.
  • Cultivated an inviting atmosphere to ensure customer comfort, regardless of outdoor experience.
  • Enhanced accessibility to outdoor activities through guided trips to teach gear usage.
  • Efficiently coordinated with team for complete inventory check of gear collection.

Director of Leadership Training Programs

Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented new curricula for leadership programs to prioritize environmental stewardship and justice.
  • Provided guidance and mentorship to junior staff members, and facilitated activities for team cohesion.
  • Planned and carried out multi-day backcountry trips with opportunities to practice outdoor leadership skills.
  • Coordinated co-workers to execute a weekly 'staff cooked breakfast' to serve over 100 hungry kids.

Education

Environmental Analysis and Critical Global Studies

Pitzer College
12.2022

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Structured Task Coordination
  • Feedback Facilitation
  • Outdoor Education
  • Spanish
  • Retail Sales
  • POS Systems

Accomplishments

  • Featured Guest on Crooked Media's podcast series 'Dreamtown: The Story of Adelanto'
  • Robert Redford Conservancy Senior Thesis Award
  • Published Wildlife Photography

Certification

  • CWI
  • WFA
  • CPR
  • Rescue and Advanced Diver
  • Utah Food Handler's Permit

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Thomas J. Watson Fellow

Watson Foundation
08.2023 - 08.2024

Front Desk Staff

The Front Climbing Club
01.2023 - 07.2023

Head Fellow

Robert Redford Conservancy of S. California
12.2021 - 07.2023

Gear Closet Staff

Pitzer Campus Life
09.2021 - 12.2022

Director of Leadership Training Programs

Shaffer's High Sierra Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021

Environmental Analysis and Critical Global Studies

Pitzer College

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