Haylee Gurney
Aliso Viejo,CA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lift Operator
Telluride Ski & Golf
11.2023 - Current
- Operated chairlifts safely and efficiently, ensured proper loading/unloading, while complying with resort safety protocols
- Performed lift safety checks, basic troubleshooting, and communicated mechanical issues promptly
- Delivered excellent hospitality by providing clear instructions, assisting beginners, and maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for all guests
Ceramics Lead Instructor
Cal Poly Craft Center
06.2023 - 06.2025
- Helped manage, communicate, and schedule with the ceramics team
- Designed and instructed introductory ceramics classes
- Maintained studio cleanliness, mixed glaze, ensured working kilns and pug system
- Created training documents and instructional media for studio operations
Plant Biology Intern
Sound Agriculture
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Designed a research project testing fertilizer levels on corn for R&D pipeline
- Measured and analyzed plant traits using SPAD meters, calipers, and imaging tools
- Synthesized and presented findings to the research team
Trail Crew Member
Northeast Youth Corps
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Constructed and maintained frontcountry and midcountry trail systems using hand tools including Pulaskis, McLeods, and rock bars
- Collaborated with the National Park Service to complete conservation projects aligned with land management goals
- Engaged with park visitors to provide trail information and promote Leave No Trace principles
- Lived and worked outdoors in remote conditions, contributing to shared camp duties and maintaining group cohesion
Supplemental Workshop in Science Facilitator
Academic Skills Center Cal Poly
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Led weekly supplemental chemistry workshops to reinforce lecture content and support student learning
- Developed worksheets, practice problems, and interactive activities aligned with course objectives
- Collaborated with the course professor to identify challenging concepts and tailor instruction accordingly
- Provided individualized academic support to peers, contributing to improved student performance and engagement
Education
B.S. - Biological Sciences with a minor in Sustainable Environments
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
03-2025
Skills
- Technical: ArcGIS Online (certified), RStudio, Microsoft Excel & Suite
- Certifications: Wilderness First Aid, CPR
- Teaching/Leadership: Workshop facilitation, curriculum design, group management
- Field Work: Plant identification, microbial assays, transect and quadrat data collection, sample collections
- Heavy lifting
- Safety monitoring
- Guest assistance
- Mechanical inspection
- Emergency procedures
- Tire inspection
- Activity logging
- Equipment operation
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Scientific writing
- In vitro assays
- Laboratory experiments
- Environmental assessment
- Hand tool proficiency
- Trail maintenance
- Plant identification
- Seed collection
Additional Service Roles
Whole Foods (2025), Penguin Café (2020–2022) — fast-paced customer service, teamwork, multitasking
Timeline
Plant Biology Intern
Sound Agriculture
06.2024 - 08.2024
Lift Operator
Telluride Ski & Golf
11.2023 - Current
Trail Crew Member
Northeast Youth Corps
07.2023 - 08.2023
Ceramics Lead Instructor
Cal Poly Craft Center
06.2023 - 06.2025
Supplemental Workshop in Science Facilitator
Academic Skills Center Cal Poly
09.2022 - 03.2023
B.S. - Biological Sciences with a minor in Sustainable Environments
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo