Michael Gelfeld
Flagstaff,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated, persistent learner eager to be challenged intellectually. Skilled in strategic planning, critical thinking and problem-solving. Excellent communication skills and well-rounded understanding of business, project management and team leadership. Proven track record of success in business ventures and personal goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Founder and Owner
Einstein Tutoring
01.2015 - Current
- Established a successful math tutoring service by identifying educational needs and developing community-friendly solutions.
- Hired employees for the company, fostering a collaborative and engaged work environment.
- Led the strategic planning process to define business goals and worked with team members to implement them.
- Managed all business finances and taxes.
8th Grade Math Teacher
Flagstaff Junior Academy
09.2021 - 12.2023
- Took over the position as a lead classroom teacher when a previous teacher left in the middle of the school year.
- Created a curriculum designed to re-engage a student population that had been discouraged and under-performing,
- Title 1 Tutor
- K-8 Substitute Teacher
Administrative Coordinator
Outdoor Evolution Media
05.2020 - 01.2023
- Collaborated with multiple outdoor brands to create media campaigns to optimize growth.
- Created, edited and designed audio and written outdoor media projects.
- Ran all day-to-day office operations including communication with clients and team members, scheduling and bookkeeping.
- Reduced expenses by monitoring budgets, tracking expenditures and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience Director
Horseshoe Scout Reservation
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Trained, managed and led other staff members in planning and carrying out a high ropes course-based program designed for building confidence and teamwork with youth.
- Worked with camp leadership to plan the entire summer camp program.
- Tracked, logged and maintained all equipment required to run the ropes course, zip-line and climbing wall.
- Maintained a safe and responsible high ropes environment for staff and campers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA12.2015
Skills
Professional
- Staff Management
- Revenue Development
- Financial Management
- Strategic Planning
- Business Administration
Outdoor
- Off-trail route-finding and navigation
- Climbing, belaying, rappelling, rope management
- Pack-rafting
- Backcountry ski touring, avalanche safety, snow science
Accomplishments
Over 13,000 backpacking miles
Selected hikes:
- American Long Distance Hiking Association “Triple Crowner” - Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, Continental Divide Trail - 2016-2023
- Te Araroa (New Zealand) thru-hike - 2019-2020
- Arizona Trail thru-hike - 2019
- 600+ Grand Canyon Backcountry miles
Two cross-country bicycle tours – 2017, 2018
Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America, 2011
Certification
- High Ropes Course Pratitioner Certification - Association for Challenge Course Technology
- CPR/AED Provider Certification - American Red Cross
- Avalanche Safety Level 1 & 2 Certification - Kachina Peaks Avalanche Center, American Avalanche Association
References
- Gordon Melrose, Ph.D., Mathematics Professor, Old Dominion University, gmelrose@odu.edu, 757-683-3888
- David Mellinger, M.D., Camp Director, Horseshoe Scout Reservation, schimuin@aol.com, 608-234-8856
- Nic Rakestraw, OE Media, theoutdoorevolution@gmail.com, 928-351-1924
- Kristin Patterson, Assistant Director, Flagstaff Junior Academy, kristinpatterson@fjacademy.com, 530-848-6500
Timeline
8th Grade Math Teacher
Flagstaff Junior Academy
09.2021 - 12.2023
Administrative Coordinator
Outdoor Evolution Media
05.2020 - 01.2023
Founder and Owner
Einstein Tutoring
01.2015 - Current
Challenging Outdoor Personal Experience Director
Horseshoe Scout Reservation
06.2013 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
Old Dominion University
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