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KARI SWENSON

Kearney,NE

Summary

Young, ambitious individual with a thirst for knowledge and a pure love of nature. Equipped with certifications and diverse work experience. I have extensive experience traveling abroad, working with youth, and leading backcountry trips. I am adventurous, energetic, and creative.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Conservation Corps Member

AmeriCorps, WisCorps
La Crosse, WI
09.2024 - Current
  • Built and maintained hiking and mountain biking trails all around Wisconsin.
  • Habitat restoration
  • Tree planting
  • Community engagement

Backpacking Guide

Crystalaire Adventures
Traverse City, MI
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Led groups of teens on backpacking trips through designated trails, providing guidance and assistance along the way.
  • Thouroughly prepared for each trip, including gear and food packing, research on the specific area, educating kids on LNT principles and Crystalaire philosophy, and providing safety instruction.
  • Educated hikers about local flora and fauna encountered along the trail, helping them gain an appreciation for nature.
  • Administered first-aid treatment when needed during trips in remote areas where medical assistance may not be available.

Tour Guide

Butterfly Conservatory
El Castillo, Costa Rica
12.2023 - 01.2024
  • Organized and conducted daily tours for groups of up to 20 people.
  • Answered questions and provided knowledge about butterflies, frogs, turtles, and more.

Camp Counselor, Art Director

Project Foxwood
Traverse City, MI
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Led backpacking trips with kids ages 9-14
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games, and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environments.

Regenerative Farmer

Sol și Suflet
Vlădeni, Romania
08.2022 - 09.2022
  • Harvested, weeded, thinned, and pruned crops using hands and farm tools.
  • Used crops that we grew to make lunch for everyone.

Nanny

Ivette Sandoval
Kearney, NE
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided direct-care for two young boys, promoting a safe, healthy and fun lifestyle.
  • Built relationships with and encouraged social development by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.

Skills

  • Backpacking/Camping
  • Backcountry Guiding
  • Experience with kids and teens
  • World Traveling
  • Service Projects
  • Leadership and Team Collaboration

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
  • First Aid/Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Leave No Trace (LNT)
  • Lifeguard
  • Sustainability Literacy
  • TEFL

References

Erin Socks

Frisco Adventure Park

‭+1 (970) 306-5008‬

Morgan Hassal 

Director of Crystalaire Adventures 

+1 (231) 342-6404

Lisa Schlumbohm 

Director of Camp Carvela 

+1 (419) 806-9620‬

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Timeline

Conservation Corps Member

AmeriCorps, WisCorps
09.2024 - Current

Backpacking Guide

Crystalaire Adventures
06.2024 - 08.2024

Tour Guide

Butterfly Conservatory
12.2023 - 01.2024

Camp Counselor, Art Director

Project Foxwood
05.2023 - 08.2023

Regenerative Farmer

Sol și Suflet
08.2022 - 09.2022

Nanny

Ivette Sandoval
05.2020 - 08.2020

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