Emily Podpirka
Boulder,CO
Summary
Young professional with experience in outdoor industries and providing instruction, education, and customer service. She is highly organized, adaptable, and a hard-working individual aspiring to pursue a career in environmental consulting. Emily is aspiring to learn by building a valuable skill set and connections in various fields.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Big Mountain Ski Coach
Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club
2023.12 - Current
- Trains students to pursue high-end all-mountain skiing
- Provides skills to increase students ability, sportsmanship, teamwork, mountain etiquette, and goal achievement in a fun environment
- Collaborates with fellow coaches to determine drills based on the groups' abilities
- Ensures safety guidelines and provides emergency support for students if necessary
Zero Waste Assistant
University of Colorado Environmental Center
2023.08 - Current
- Processes, sorts, and handles recycling while maintaining a clean and safe space at CU's campus Recycling and Operations Center
- Provides support at football games and other events to reach zero waste goals
- Coordinates zero waste equipment set up before events
- Advocates for campus wide zero waste through outreach on social media, presentations, and leading tours of the recycling facility
White Water Specialist & Multi-sport Instructor
Avid 4 Adventure
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Instructs campers on how to kayak and paddleboard down different classes of rapids while providing education on different aspects of the rivers and creeks and the obstacles they may need to overcome
- Requires flexibility when an instructor is needed for multi-sport activities like mountain biking, rock climbing, and hiking
- Responsible for group and risk management, provides First Aid and CPR, ensures safety and enforcement of rules
- Certified to drive fifteen passenger van with trailer attached to different sites in surrounding areas
- Adapts to the different needs of children and adjusts teaching style accordingly
Ski Instructor
Eldora Mountain Resort
2021.11 - 2022.04
- Instructs and coordinates beginner skiers ensuring safety guidelines and provides beneficial assistance and support to clients
- Handles various equipment and provides individualized instruction based on the learning needs of each client while creating a positive and enjoyable experience
- Provides instruction for weekly programs designed for children and adults
- Collaborates with fellow instructors in developing new teaching methods
Real Estate Consultant Intern
JRC Management LLC
2021.05 - 2021.08
- Responsible for administrative and secretarial office duties, maintains correspondence and records, and manages schedules
- Aids in special real estate projects, research for potential clients and negotiations on new listings
- Enters data on vacancies and available apartments from various sources into the system for processing and management
- Provides assistance remotely by means of calling and supporting clients' concerns
Education
B.A. Geography -
University Of Colorado at Boulder
12.2023
Skills
- Client Relationship Building
- Physical Fitness
- Adaptive Coaching Style
- Avalanche Safety
- Equipment Maintenance
- Conflict Resolution
- In-Depth Terrain Knowledge
- Community Outreach
- Creativity
- Customer Service
Certification
- CPR and First aid
- CDC Heads Up - Concussion
- SafeSport
- Trained to drive 15-passenger van with a trailer hitch
Leadership Experience
- Member, CU Freeskiing Team, Boulder, CO, 08/2020, Present, Participates in Big Mountain skiing competitions across the country., Attends weekly meetings and practices for team bonding and skill building.
- Member, Alpine Club, Boulder, CO, 08/2020, Present, Builds climbing skills by attending trainings and traveling on climbing trips., Attends weekly meetings and practices for team bonding and skill building.
- Best Buddies member, Best Buddies, Boulder, CO, 08/2020, 05/2022, Builds one-to-one friendship with students with intellectual disabilities, Participates in weekly activities such as painting together at Color Me Mine and events such as the Special Olympics Polar Plunge.
- Backcountry Squatters member, Backcountry Squatters, Boulder, CO, 08/2020, Present, All women club that participates in outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, climbing., Attends weekly meetings, fundraisers, and monthly trips.
- Secretarial Officer, SWAT: Students Working Against Tobacco, Key West, FL, 08/2015, 05/2019, Planned and coordinated beach cleanups., Held weekly meetings, providing detailed notes, and attended officer conferences., Provided outreach to the school and community to raise awareness to the dangers of tobacco use.
Relevant Courses
- Sustainable Businesses in a Globalized World
- Snow Hydrology
- Mountain Geography
- Geographic Information Systems: Mapping (GIS)
- Remote Sensing of the Environment
- Geography of Food and Agriculture
- Landscape Architecture Theory
- Conservation and Resource Management Planning
- Sustainable Futures Planning
Timeline
Big Mountain Ski Coach
Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club
2023.12 - Current
Zero Waste Assistant
University of Colorado Environmental Center
2023.08 - Current
White Water Specialist & Multi-sport Instructor
Avid 4 Adventure
2023.05 - 2023.08
Ski Instructor
Eldora Mountain Resort
2021.11 - 2022.04
Real Estate Consultant Intern
JRC Management LLC
2021.05 - 2021.08
B.A. Geography -
University Of Colorado at Boulder
- CPR and First aid
- CDC Heads Up - Concussion
- SafeSport
- Trained to drive 15-passenger van with a trailer hitch
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