Michael Carson
West Glacier,MT
Summary
As a guide, I have been able to use my educational background and experience with ecology to serve as an educator and connect people with wild spaces. As a manager, I have worked to improve my leadership and organizational skills as a part of the outdoor industry. With both positions, I intend to continue my path in the outdoor industry as a steward and a facilitator of people's experiences outdoors.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
River Guide
Glacier raft Company
West Glacier, MT
05.2024 - Current
- Guide half-day whitewater (Class II and III) and scenic trips, full-day trips, and multi-day overnight trips on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River.
- Navigate the river by paddle guiding and with oars, ensuring the health and safety of clients.
- Foster a positive experience for clients by providing engaging commentary on local ecology and natural history, and by being a storyteller of local tales.
- Serving as an environmental steward for protected public lands by educating and setting positive examples.
- Certified First Aid/CPR, Swiftwater Rescue, and WFA.
- Assisted in equipment maintenance and preparation before excursions.
Operations Manager
Ski Butlers
Park City, UT
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations and a team of 12 employees for a ski rental delivery service, creating schedules, holding one-on-one meetings, and fostering a positive work environment.
- Coordinated roughly $1.5 million in revenue for the respective location, a 29% increase from the previous season.
- Worked with several hotel management groups and valet services to establish and maintain business partnerships throughout the season. I took the first-year partnership with Hotel Park City from $0 to $120,000 in revenue, securing a partnership for years to come.
- Facilitated equipment needs and tuning requirements of a new on-site service center at Grand Hyatt Park City for an added $420,000 in revenue separate from rental services.
Field Ecologist
PG Environmental Services
Salt Lake City, UT
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Contracted by The Bureau of Land Management, responsible for site visits to public land in Southeastern Utah.
- Surveyed vegetative communities, soil and site characteristics, and conducted ecological site descriptions with the collected data.
- Used standardized data collection methods; the data was used by BLM, land managers, and other land management entities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
State University of New York At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY12-2022
Skills
- River navigation
- Environmental stewardship
- Problem solving
- Operations management
- Partnership development
- data collection
Timeline
Operations Manager
Ski Butlers
11.2024 - 05.2025
River Guide
Glacier raft Company
05.2024 - Current
Field Ecologist
PG Environmental Services
04.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Management
State University of New York At Cobleskill