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Phebe Grant

Kennebunk,ME

Summary

Experienced wilderness guide who is passionate about facilitating outdoor experiences to cultivate appreciation for nature, and create deeper connections with people and groups. Known for strong relationship-building skills, ensuring a positive and supportive environment for diverse participants during outdoor adventures.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wilderness Guide

Wilderness Trek
Glorieta, New Mexico
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Guided seven 4- to 5-day backpacking trips with a co-guide in New Mexico National Forests.
  • Provided leadership and guidance to groups of up to 13 people, ages 10 to 50, during wilderness expeditions.
  • Created an enjoyable experience for customers by providing encouragement, conversation, and games as well as cooking meals for the duration of each adventure.
  • Instructed clients on wilderness survival skills and Leave No Trace.

Resident Assistant

Houghton University
Houghton, New York
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Facilitated community events to enhance student engagement and interaction on assigned floor.
  • Developed peer relationships to foster a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere for all residents.
  • Completed routine rounds and conversed with students while on weekly and weekend duty, sitting at the residence entrance desk.
  • Participated in Residence Life meetings.
  • Particpated in leading Residence Life events on campus.

Trip Leader

La Vida Adirondack Expeditions
Lake Clear, New York
05.2023 - 07.2024
  • Guided 12 day backpacking and canoe trips with a co guide for incoming college students at Gordon College.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises to strengthen group dynamics and cooperation.
  • Coordinated logistics for trips, ensured equipment and supplies were prepared and packed food for the trip duration.
  • Taught lessons on fire-making, stoves and backcountry cooking, bear-bag, water filtration, LNT, tents and tarps, and maps and navigation.
  • Facilitated team-building exercises to strengthen group dynamics and cooperation, and led daily devotionals.
  • Communicated effectively with participants to address concerns and provide support mental health and medical support.
  • Belayed groups on high ropes courses and outdoor rock climbing.

Camp Counselor and Kitchen Staff

Moose River Outpost
Jackman, Maine
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Lived in a cabin with a co-counselor and girls ages 12 to 14.
  • Ate all meals with the cabin and led daily devotionals and had one-on-ones with campers.
  • Taught and led multiple stand-up paddleboarding activity periods with campers daily.
  • Cooked and washed dishes for 70 people three meals a day
  • Swept and mopped kitchen and dinning spaces after each meal

Education

Bachelor of Science - Studio Arts

Houghton University
Houghton, NY
05-2025

Skills

  • Outdoor leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Relationship building
  • Positive and encouraging
  • Openmindedness
  • Resilence and adapatbility

Certification

  • Minor in Psychology
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • CPR

Timeline

Wilderness Guide

Wilderness Trek
05.2025 - 08.2025

Resident Assistant

Houghton University
01.2025 - 05.2025

Trip Leader

La Vida Adirondack Expeditions
05.2023 - 07.2024

Camp Counselor and Kitchen Staff

Moose River Outpost
06.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Studio Arts

Houghton University

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