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Matthew Benge

Salt Lake City,United States

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leading team members with on-time job completion. Assign tasks, interact with community, train employees, provide feedback, mediate interpersonal conflicts and implement company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provide leadership and vision which drives teams to meet goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Open Space Supervisor

Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District
09.2021 - Current
  • Manage crew of five staff in various natural land restoration projects that include forest thinning, beaver dam building and maintenance, construction of wildlife friendly fencing, etc
  • Supervise contractors for large scale operations such as herbicide application on 2,500 acres of Open Space and 180 miles of trails, forest pile burning, goat and cow grazing, etc
  • Create and oversee an operational budget of 400k dollars
  • Work and communicate with the public in volunteer projects, educational events and board meetings
  • Train technical skills and safety to new staff with equipment varying from chainsaws to excavators.

Trails Specialist

Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District
04.2018 - 09.2021
  • Supervise seasonal staff and volunteers on weed removal projects
  • Construct and maintain backcountry, soft surface, and urban trails and trailheads
  • Interact with the public on trail issues/closures and interpretive education
  • Coordinate local weed management contract services

Crew Supervisor

Salt Lake City Trails and Natural Lands
04.2017 - 04.2018


  • Provide stewardship of SLC's natural lands in a manner that protects native vegetation, water quality, and wildlife habitat while providing appropriate access and educational opportunities for the public
  • Supervise Open Space Crew and collaboration projects with partnering agencies
  • Compose Trails and Natural Lands’ Employee Handbook & Training Guidelines
  • Develop and present lessons for Uintah Elementary School students on conservation, preservation, and environmental community impact.

Logistics Coordinator

Aspiro Adventure Therapy
01.2016 - 04.2017
  • Manage logistical aspects of student intakes by regulating inventory, inspecting/acquiring student equipment, and supervising the transition of new students
  • Coordinate staff scheduling and responsibilities of student arrivals and departures
  • Evaluate emotional and physical wellbeing of students starting with Aspiro Adventure Therapy.

Adventure Therapy Senior Trip Leader

Aspiro Adventure Therapy
05.2014 - 11.2015
  • Facilitate itineraries such as rock-climbing, backpacking, mountain biking, and canyoneering
  • Supervise and train 3 Adventure Guides for 8 days at a time
  • Guide and educate groups of up to 9 students throughout the backcountry of Utah
  • Respond to emergencies, as Wilderness First Responder as well as intrapersonal conflict.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry- Forest Recreation Management Concentration -

Stephen F. Austin State University

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Public Speaking
  • Master Educator for Leave No Trace
  • Wilderness First Responder & First Aid/CPR Certified
  • Staff Management
  • Project Management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Timeline

Open Space Supervisor

Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District
09.2021 - Current

Trails Specialist

Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District
04.2018 - 09.2021

Crew Supervisor

Salt Lake City Trails and Natural Lands
04.2017 - 04.2018

Logistics Coordinator

Aspiro Adventure Therapy
01.2016 - 04.2017

Adventure Therapy Senior Trip Leader

Aspiro Adventure Therapy
05.2014 - 11.2015

Bachelor of Science in Forestry- Forest Recreation Management Concentration -

Stephen F. Austin State University

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