Jesse Wandling
Fairbanks
Summary
Detail-oriented operations professional with expertise in trip planning and risk management. Proven ability to conduct safety briefings and manage logistics for diverse guided expeditions in challenging environments.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Alaska Lakes And Rivers Guided Expeditions
Fairbanks
04.2024 - Current
- Managed guided expeditions through interior Alaska's backcountry for diverse groups.
- Guided individuals and groups for sport fishing, rafting/canoe trips, hiking excursions, introduction to fly fishing, overnight and multi-day camping adventures, ATV and snow machine trail rides, and wildlife viewing.
- Coordinated logistics for transportation, equipment, and safety protocols, ensuring seamless trip execution.
- Performed safety briefings and risk assessments, enhancing safety standards for all guided activities.
- Utilized jet boats, prop boats, whitewater rafts, canoes, kayaks, ATVs, snow machines, pack rafts, cross-country skis, and snowshoes.
- Oversaw federal and state commercial land use permit applications, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
United States Army
Federal Government
Fort Wainwright
06.2000 - 07.2020
- Managed and developed personnel across diverse, high-pressure environments, enhancing team readiness and adaptability.
- Trained and conducted operations in vast environments including mountains, maritime, desert and arctic regions.
- Developed and implemented risk assessments and mitigation plans for training events, ensuring safety and operational effectiveness.
- Trained extensively in first aid, arctic survival, mountaineering, search and rescue, land navigation, mechanical repair, and firearm marksmanship, contributing to mission preparedness and team capability.
Education
Advance Guide Training Course - Outdoor Education
Sweetwater Travel Company
Livingston, MT04-2024
Aviation Cold Regions Survival Class - Survival Training
USARAK Aviation Task Force
Fort Wainwright, AK12-2016
Professional Guide Program - Outdoor Education
Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School
Grand Mesa, CO09-2015
Tactical Shooting And MOUT Course - Firearms Instruction
Viking Tactics
Fort Campbell, Ky03-2011
Arctic Survival Training Course - Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training School
Eielson Air Force Base, AK01-2011
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape Level C - Survival Training
Joint Personnel Recovery Agency
Fort Rucker, AL11-2009
High School Diploma -
Deborah High School
Decorah, IA05-2000
Skills
- Outdoor adventure guiding
- Trip planning
- Safety protocol
- Risk management
- Safety protocol
- Fishing trip leadership
- Fishing techniques instruction
- Watercraft navigation
- All-terrain vehicle management
- Strategic planning
- Problem solving
- Operations management
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Alaska Lakes And Rivers Guided Expeditions
04.2024 - Current
United States Army
Federal Government
06.2000 - 07.2020
Advance Guide Training Course - Outdoor Education
Sweetwater Travel Company
Aviation Cold Regions Survival Class - Survival Training
USARAK Aviation Task Force
Professional Guide Program - Outdoor Education
Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School
Tactical Shooting And MOUT Course - Firearms Instruction
Viking Tactics
Arctic Survival Training Course - Survival Training
Arctic Survival Training School
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, And Escape Level C - Survival Training
Joint Personnel Recovery Agency
High School Diploma -
Deborah High School