Erin Moriarty
Kilauea
Summary
Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to creating a healthy work environment. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forestry Field Lead
Mountain Studies Institute
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Managed a team 5 in the backcountry while carrying out forestry data collection such as, establishing plot size of 40 ft N-S/W-E, height/width and canopy coverage of trees, identified shrub coverage in a 4x4 frame, identified local flora on transect lines and their respective height.
- Monitored a group of 5's safety, hydration, work productivity, and moral.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Senior Wilderness Therapy Guide
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Throughout a two week shift, I was in charge of all decision making regarding the safety of 8-10 students and how to delegate tasks to 2-3 co-guides.
- Planned out navigation routes for 5-6 day backpacking trips, ensured each student had proper gear and food. Each day scheduled out: meals, hiking time, cooking time, personal time, group lessons, and students independent therapeutic work assigned.
- Utilized strong communication skills to effectively communicated to co-guides in stressful situations and to students during heighten events or conflicts.
- Managed unexpected challenges in the backcountry and potential hazards and used creative problem-solving during harsh weather.
- Trained new guides on company policies/procedures, navigation, bow-drilling, provided mentorship with handling difficult students, and how to lead a section of the day, leading to a high functioning team dynamics.
- Maintained accurate paperwork of food inventory, backpacking weights, weekly student progress write-ups, timesheets, co-guide feedback.
Server/Garden Manager
Gamekeeper Restaurant
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Collaborated with head chef and Maitre D on selecting edible flowers, herbs, and vegetables that could be used in the kitchen
- Researched seed start dates, transplant dates, and companion planting to maximize harvest for the restaurant and maintained seed starts and prepared bed for transplants
WWOOFING
Ferhing Family Farm
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Maintained the farm by harvesting and processing tropical fruit, weeding and composting beds, planting, laying cardboard in between rows, and going to market
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Charleston County Parks and Rec
05.2017 - 09.2017
- Enhanced swimmers'' safety with timely rescue operations during emergency situations and rough sea conditions.
- Assisted in the prevention of drowning incidents by conducting regular patrols and monitoring beachgoers'' activities and hazards.
- Demonstrated strong physical fitness levels by participating in regular conditioning that enhanced rescue performance capabilities.
- Evaluated weather conditions daily for accurate assessments of potential dangers such as rip currents or high surf advisories affecting swimmer safety precautions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Development (BA)
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2020
Skills
- Independent Learner
- Social Perceptiveness
- Expert Communication
- Outdoor Survival Skills
Certification
2017- Emergency First Responder training
2022- Wilderness First Responder training
2023- Yoga Teacher Training (200 hour)
2024- Ayurvedic Cooking and Nutrition Course
Timeline
Forestry Field Lead
Mountain Studies Institute
05.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Wilderness Therapy Guide
Open Sky Wilderness Therapy
09.2021 - 05.2023
Server/Garden Manager
Gamekeeper Restaurant
05.2020 - 09.2020
WWOOFING
Ferhing Family Farm
05.2019 - 08.2019
Ocean Rescue Lifeguard
Charleston County Parks and Rec
05.2017 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Development (BA)
Appalachian State University
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