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Joshua Rector

Richmond Heights,MO

Summary

Accomplished manager with a proven track record in the events services industry. Adept at cultivating successful teams, proficient in communication, outdoor teaching, teamwork, and delivering exceptional customer service. Educational background includes degrees from the University of Missouri - Columbia and the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS).

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Department Manager

REI
04.2022 - Current
  • As a Department Manager, I have helped successfully open and run a new REI in the St. Louis, Missouri market. Beyond ensuring that targets are met and the store runs smoothly, responsibilities of a Department Manager include:
  • Provide ongoing staff development opportunities through training opportunities and regular feedback sessions.
  • Evaluate employee performance fairly and accurately, acknowledging and recognizing successes, while addressing areas needing improvement.
  • Optimize scheduling practices to ensure adequate staffing during peak business hours without sacrificing employee satisfaction or budgetary constraints.
  • Assist in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.

Local Volunteer Coordinator

Over The Edge
02.2019 - Current
  • Local Volunteer Coordinators recruit volunteers for Over the Edge events in their area.
  • Beyond recruitment, duties include: assisting in event set-up the day before an event, training volunteers and designating event day responsibilities, as well as fulfilling the role of Staging Manager on the day of the event.

Sales Lead

REI
02.2020 - 04.2022
  • As a Sales Lead, I have worked to build and manage an effective team of Sales Specialists focused on providing excellent outfitting services.
  • Re-thinking our training processes and developing more effective ways to train new staff has been a heavy focus of mine development.
  • I have branched out into other areas of responsibility such as Re-commerce, which includes communicating with other departments and Sales Leads on a regular basis.

Assistant Manager

Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop
04.2019 - 06.2020
  • Run the day to day operations of Upper Limits Climbing Gym in Chesterfield, Missouri.
  • Other responsibilities include managing staff, being knowledgeable in all aspects of the pro-shop (climbing gear), and dealing with any out of the ordinary issues that may occur on a daily basis at the gym.

Duty Manager

Go Ape USA
03.2018 - 02.2020
  • Instructor for Go Ape!, a zip line and treetop ropes course in Maryland Heights, MO.
  • Duty Manager as of October, 2018

Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Lakewood
05.2013 - 08.2016
  • As a Counselor at YMCA Camp Lakewood, it was my responsibility to create a positive atmosphere for kids to come and enjoy a week of camp.
  • Parents would send their kids to us for the week and as a Cabin Counselor, it was my job to look after the kids in my cabin for that week.
  • We strive at camp to make sure every kid leaves camp having had the best week of their lives.
  • During my time as a counselor, I gained valuable experience in such areas as: Customer Service, First Aid and Healthy Living, Outdoor Education, Child Care.

Courtesy Clerk/Produce Clerk

Dierbergs
10.2011 - 01.2013
  • I started out at Dierbergs working as a Courtesy Clerk, and after a while was promoted to the Produce Section as a Produce Clerk.
  • Many of my responsibilities included: Carry out tasks of courtesy clerk (bag, return carts, help customers), Create positive atmosphere for customers and workplace for employees, Stock and maintain the produce section of the store and assist customers in finding items, Close and preserve the produce section at the end of the workday and clean up the produce storage area.

Education

Wilderness EMT -

NOLS
12.2019

Fall Semester for Outdoor Educators - Outdoor Education

NOLS
12.2017

Bachelor's Degree - History

University of Missouri-Columbia
12.2017

High School -

Eureka High School
12.2012

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Leadership
  • Personnel training and development
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR), 10/01/17, 10/01/19
  • Adult/Child CPR, AED & Airway Management, 10/01/17, 10/01/19
  • Epinephrine Auto-injector, 10/01/17, 10/01/19
  • Rock Climbing Training
  • Avalanche Awareness
  • Leave No Trace Master Educator
  • Wilderness EMT, 04/01/19, 04/01/21

Honors And Awards

  • Excellence Award, University of Missouri Columbia, 09/01/12
  • Bright Flight Honor, Missouri Department of Higher Education
  • Gold Standard Award, Mr. Harry Witt from Eureka Senior High School

Timeline

Department Manager

REI
04.2022 - Current

Sales Lead

REI
02.2020 - 04.2022

Assistant Manager

Upper Limits Rock Gym & Pro Shop
04.2019 - 06.2020

Local Volunteer Coordinator

Over The Edge
02.2019 - Current

Duty Manager

Go Ape USA
03.2018 - 02.2020

Camp Counselor

YMCA Camp Lakewood
05.2013 - 08.2016

Courtesy Clerk/Produce Clerk

Dierbergs
10.2011 - 01.2013

Fall Semester for Outdoor Educators - Outdoor Education

NOLS

Bachelor's Degree - History

University of Missouri-Columbia

High School -

Eureka High School

Wilderness EMT -

NOLS

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