Max Isaac Tilin
Austin,TX
Summary
A recent college graduate with skills and knowledge spread across varied fields including outdoor education and guiding, photography, and cooking. Highly motivated and with an ambition to grow through learning from those that have more experience, I will bring a passion for embracing the outdoors with an intention of making everything we love about being outside as accessible and enjoyable for any and all people.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Mountain Bike Coach
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
Austin, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Assist student athletes in developing their technical skills, physical strength and endurance, and mental focus.
- Supervise athletes during practice sessions and provided feedback on technique and form.
- Coordinate with medical staff to ensure that injuries are properly treated and rehabilitated.
- Travel with team members to races around the state where I help drive vans, plan logistics for meals and camping, and coach the students during race weekends.
Camp Counselor and Head Counselor
Skylake Yosemite Camp
Bass Lake, CA
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Seasonal job for the summers of 2021, 2022, and 2023
- In 2021 and 2022, I worked as a camp counselor where I was responsible for the overall leadership, guidance, and care of 7 campers for the entire summer. With 4 different sessions, I was placed into a different cabin each session where I cared for kids ranging in age from 6 to 16 years old and worked 24/7 to identify and meet the emotional and physical needs of each camper.
- My activity over the course of two summers was "mountain bike instructor." This entailed properly maintaining 15 mountain bikes, creating lesson/ride plans to lead 3 different hour-long rides each day, and teaching skills ranging from the basics of how to ride a bike to advanced techniques such as braking, proper weight distribution, and jumping.
- In 2023, I worked as the Head Boys Counselor, where my responsibilities included training and managing a staff of 30 counselors that reported directly to me, providing staff reviews and feedback over the course of the summer, and organizing events while collaborating with a small team of other administrative staff.
Outdoor Recreation Leader
Puget Sound Outdoors
Tacoma, WA
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked as a trip leader for the outdoor club at my college. Trips I led included day hikes, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, surfing, beginner, intermediate, and advanced mountain bike trips, and week-long backpacking trips.
- Responsible for organizing and ensuring that all participants had the proper equipment before going out for a trip.
- Responsible for creating and adhering to a budget, which included transportation, food, and any other trip-related expenses.
- Responsible for creating an itinerary including a detailed timeline, a list of emergency contacts and relevant health information of participants, and a knowledge of the location as well as the nearest medical centers in case of emergency.
- Monitored participant progress during trips and activities to help participants improve skills, gain confidence, and have fun.
- Assisted with leading group discussions on topics related to outdoor recreation, environmental stewardship, and how to make the outdoors a more welcoming space.
- Facilitated conversations at the end of each trip to receive feedback from participants and other leaders to help me grow as a leader and guide.
Cashier and Salesperson
REI
Austin, TX
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice. As a result, I have an extensive level of knowledge of most outdoor gear sold at REI and other outdoor stores.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Operated cash register, POS system, and phones to receive payment by cash, check, credit card, and gift cards.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, WA05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Photography And Photojournalism
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Professional coaching experience
- Professional photography experience
- Professional culinary education and experience in restaurants and catering
- Certified Wilderness First Responder
- Strong physical fitness
- Group management
- Ability to study trail maps, plan routes and itineraries, use maps and a compass, and lead others confidently through the backcountry
- Equipment maintenance, especially bicycles and related gear
- Strong communication skills and easy going with an ability to talk to people of all types and ages
- Developed problem solving skills and ability to remain calm, composed, and level-headed in stressful situations
- Extensive experience and knowledge in many outdoor activities, including over 10 years of mountain biking
- Fluent in English and Spanish
Timeline
Mountain Bike Coach
St. Stephen's Episcopal School
01.2024 - Current
Outdoor Recreation Leader
Puget Sound Outdoors
09.2021 - 05.2023
Camp Counselor and Head Counselor
Skylake Yosemite Camp
06.2021 - 08.2023
Cashier and Salesperson
REI
03.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology
University of Puget Sound
Some College (No Degree) - Photography And Photojournalism
Southern New Hampshire University
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