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Hanna Vahle

Missoula,MT

Summary

Outdoor adventure leader with extensive experience guiding youth and adults on multi-day backcountry expeditions. Skilled in risk management, team leadership, and technical guidance across rafting, canoeing, backpacking, and mountaineering. Passionate about fostering safe, inclusive, and transformative outdoor experiences for people of all ages and backgrounds!

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Expedition Leader

Camp Thunderbird
Bemidji, MN
06.2022 - 08.2025
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships for long periods.
  • Managed time efficiently to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managing large budgets gets exceeding $20,000, ensuring cost-effective planning for gear, food, and permits.
  • Managing documents for campers’ healthcare, backcountry permits, and travel information.
  • Led and mentored groups of up to 20 high school students through multi-week backcountry expeditions, fostering teamwork and resilience.
  • Participating in team leadership for long periods, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Traveling outside the U.S. with 20 students.

Recreation Program Facilitator IV

Missoula Parks and Recreation
Missoula, MT
05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Maintain and promote a safe and positive environment for staff and participants.
  • Led and supported other recreation staff and supervisors in facilitating various outdoor recreation programs
  • Led large groups in recreational programs, including ropes courses, rock climbing, skateboarding, Nordic skiing, backpacking, biking, and rafting.
  • Assisted with implementing various tools, ideas, and facilitated activities for recreation staff to use throughout the day.
  • Assisted with managing large group dynamics through tools provided by supervisors and tools learned through my experience.

School Bus Driver/After-School Care Provider

YMCA Of Missoula
Missoula, MT
08.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted in training new drivers and maintaining driver certifications.
  • Created and enforced bus rules and managed large groups in high-risk situations.
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with the preset route.
  • Collaborated with school administrators and parents to address any behavioral issues during transportation.
  • Helped students explore concepts using engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving, and social skills.

Cabin Counselor/ Lifeguard

Camp Thunderbird
Bemidji, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of special events, contributing to overall enjoyment and success for participants.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying that correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Promoted inclusivity among cabin members by ensuring every camper felt welcomed, valued, and supported throughout their stay at camp.
  • Provided clear instructions for the activity and program participants to maintain safety while still having fun.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by adjusting planned activities according to unforeseen circumstances.

Skills

  • Excellent communication
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Relationship building
  • Team management
  • Risk management
  • Organization and time management
  • Inclusivity practices
  • Raft guiding
  • Mountaineering
  • Multi-week expedition guiding
  • Backcountry cooking and food safety
  • Backcountry first-aid experience

Certification

  • CPR Certified
  • WFR Certified
  • Epinephrine Injector Certified
  • Backcountry Food Handler
  • Leave No Trace
  • Yellowstone Guide Certificate

Timeline

Recreation Program Facilitator IV

Missoula Parks and Recreation
05.2023 - 01.2025

School Bus Driver/After-School Care Provider

YMCA Of Missoula
08.2022 - 02.2023

Expedition Leader

Camp Thunderbird
06.2022 - 08.2025

Cabin Counselor/ Lifeguard

Camp Thunderbird
05.2022 - 08.2022

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