Kira Grimes
Salem,OR
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator
Willamette University Outdoor Program
08.2024 - Current
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Organize digital storefront for trip purchases
- Organize and facilitate interviews for hiring process
- Facilitate trainings for newly hired employees
- Manage outdoor leaders, desk operations staff, and area managers
- Lead monthly staff meetings
- Create outdoor trip schedule and staff assignments
- Financial data input for biannually budget requests
Student Steward
Willamette University Zena Farm
01.2022 - Current
- Works to protect, restore, manage, and enhance the local environment and ecosystem services of Zena through an adaptive management system that implements educational opportunities and connection with the land
- Event coordinating, hosting, and preparation for new planting and harvesting seasons while maintaining and managing farm tasks through collaborative efforts amongst other student stewards
Retail & Kitchen
Alaska X
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked alongside people from different departments to ensure cruise guests a positive experience in the gift shop after experiencing an Alaska X tour
- Restocked and organized shelves, managed the gift shop cafe, provided directions and assistance to guests, organized daily to-do lists for employees, and facilitated positive relationships between different branches of the company
- Assisted kitchen staff during peak season, prepped food, communicated with office staff, and worked to accommodate different dietary needs and scheduling changes with cruises
Summer Fellow
Nature Nexus Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Works to protect endangered species, restore native life, and educate about environmental issues happening both locally and abroad through participation in trail maintenance, transplanting, and watering basins in Baldwin Hills for nonprofit organization funded by the Nature Nexus Institute
- Conducts research to understand environmental and social determinants of human impact on nature, completes weekly phenology journals, learns about Indigenous environmental practices, and teaches local & traveling schools about conservation and local wildlife
Youth Member
Leading for Equity Master Class
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Trained to drive policy and systems change at a local and state level
- Learned about the art and science of social movements, tools for advancing social justice, setting goals, understanding anti-racism, and dismantling systemic racism
- Equipped with tools for effective communication and intercultural knowledge to pursue meaningful actions in community organizing work
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
Willamette University
Salem, OR05-2026
High School -
Culver City High School
06-2022
Skills
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schedule coordination
- Relationship building
- Presenting ideas and plans
- Process improvement
- Staff management
- Meeting coordination
- Budget planning
Certification
SOLO Wilderness First Aid Certification, Red Cross CPR Certification
Timeline
Coordinator
Willamette University Outdoor Program
08.2024 - Current
Retail & Kitchen
Alaska X
05.2023 - 08.2023
Summer Fellow
Nature Nexus Institute
06.2022 - 08.2022
Student Steward
Willamette University Zena Farm
01.2022 - Current
Youth Member
Leading for Equity Master Class
06.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Public Health
Willamette University
High School -
Culver City High School
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