Leif Faber

Multi-talented self-starter consistently rewarded for success in planning and operational improvements. Experience in policy development and staff management procedures positively impacting overall morale and productivity. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of teamwork and individual work ethic. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in a new position.

• Summary.
• Experienced in traditional and experiential education.
• Have worked with Youth in a variety of age levels and settings.
• Engaged Member of the Outdoor Community with long history of volunteer service.
• Former President of The Illinois Climbers Association.
• The Access Fund 2014 Sharp End Award for Climbing Advocacy.
• Experienced Rock Climbing, High Ropes, and Low Ropes Site Supervisor.
• Strong Risk Management history.
• Supervisory/ Management Experience in various settings.
• Ability to translate broad base of experience to relevant skills.
• Multitasking through logistics and project management.
• Success working independently and with teams.
• Experienced developing curriculum and teaching various populations.
• International experience and global point of view, fluent in Japanese.
• Passionate, skilled writer/editor/educator.
• Writing and editing evaluations for the State of Illinois – effectively communicating technical and human sides of youth-at-risk referrals.
• Have translated articles for The American Alpine Journal.
• Volunteer Youth Soccer Coach at the U8 – U12 levels for the past 4 years.