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Jacob Hodson

Shawnee,KS

Summary

Dynamic Ecology Lodge Director with extensive leadership experience at H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation. Expert in teaching and curriculum development, fostering student engagement, and managing staff training. Proven ability in complex problem-solving and public speaking, ensuring a successful summer program for hundreds of students. CPR certified and skilled in animal care. I have lots of experience in a variety of jobs and skills, and am eager to give my all to a new position.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Ecology Lodge Director

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
05.2023 - 08.2024

As the Director of the Ecology Lodge, I

  • Perform all the same jobs, tasks and responsibilities of a Counselor at the same lodge
  • Train and educate and be the main leader of the 9 person staffed Ecology Lodge
  • Oversee and manage all of the records, paperwork, lesson plans and reports for the entire lodge, its staff and the hundreds to thousands of students(per each summer)
  • Train and prepare the entire staff of the lodge for the entire summer teaching program
  • Get the physical Ecology lodge and the surrounding classrooms functional and ready for the summer program as well
  • Direct and lead all aspects and functions of the Ecology Lodge for the entire summer
  • Spend 5-6 months getting everything ready in preparation for the summer program

Ecology Lodge Counselor

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
05.2021 - 08.2022

As a Counselor at the Ecology Lodge, I

  • All of the same job aspects as an instructor but in a leadership position for said instructors
  • Oversees the teaching and training of 6 Merit Badge Instructors at the Ecology Lodge
  • Complete daily merit badge records of hundreds of students for each of their Ecology Lodge merit badges
  • Train and prepare the instructors to get them ready to teach classes from little to no teaching experiences to being able to properly conduct a classroom on their own
  • Take care all of the wildlife at the Ecology Lodge
  • Perform evaluations and assessments of all of the ecology staff
  • Many other responsiblities outside of the Ecology Lodge throughout the summer

Sales Associate & Animal Caretaker

Go Lizards Exotic Pet Store and Boarding
08.2016 - 05.2021

As a Sales Associate & Animal Caretaker, I would

  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • House and Feed all varieties of animals from dogs and cats to many different exotic pets
  • Become incredibly knowledgeable on the hundreds of different animals present in numerous ways

Ecology Lodge Instructor

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
05.2018 - 08.2020

As a Seasonal merit badge instructor at an Ecology Lodge I

  • Prepare lesson plans for numerous merit badge classes
  • Received trained in proper teaching methods
  • Teach 4 daily classes to upwards of 30 students
  • Optimized learning plans based on student performance and feedback.
  • Oversaw curriculum development and implementation in alignment with best practices.
  • Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Became very knowledgeable on many aspects of the local Ecology from the forestry, weather, local wildlife of every type, geology, astronomy, and more

Education

No Degree - English And Teaching

Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, Kansas, KS

High School Diploma -

Mill Valley High School
Shawnee, KS
05-2020

Skills

  • Animal care, interaction/handling, selling, knowledge
  • Decision-making
  • Customer service
  • Inventory management
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Teaching small and large classes
  • Leadership experience for multiple years
  • CPR certified
  • YPT & Workplace Harassment Training Certified
  • Public Speaking & presenting
  • Fluent in majority of Microsoft Programs
  • Performance evaluations

Timeline

Ecology Lodge Director

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
05.2023 - 08.2024

Ecology Lodge Counselor

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
05.2021 - 08.2022

Ecology Lodge Instructor

H. Roe Bartle Scout Reservation
05.2018 - 08.2020

Sales Associate & Animal Caretaker

Go Lizards Exotic Pet Store and Boarding
08.2016 - 05.2021

No Degree - English And Teaching

Pittsburg State University

High School Diploma -

Mill Valley High School
Jacob Hodson