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Quinn Vidas

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Summary

Outdoor educator and recreation professional with a diverse background in wilderness outfitting and leadership, customer service, and youth education.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Outfitter & Wilderness Guide

Ely Outfitting Company
05.2022 - Current
  • Served as a primary point of contact for clients, coordinating and booking fully curated Boundary Waters Wilderness Canoe Area trips via email and phone.
  • Learned the in's and out's of the outfitting reservation program, Lodgerunner. Managing trip logistics, inventory, permits, and payment processing.
  • Managed long-term client relationships, often coordinating with dozens of clients over weeks to months to plan successful multi-day expeditions.
  • Developed detailed trip itineraries, including personalized route planning, permit logistics, and gear selection to ensure safety and success in remote wilderness settings.
  • Conducted comprehensive pre-trip orientations covering route navigation, gear usage, Leave No Trace principles, and wilderness safety protocols.
  • Provided world class customer service through in-depth, often multi-hour, in person orientations.
  • Led guided canoe trips as needed, offering wilderness interpretation, backcountry cooking, paddling techniques, portaging, and general camping instructions.
  • Followed detailed check lists for opening and closing tasks, client orientations, gear management, and Lodgerunner Reservation operation.
  • Contact: Jason Zabokrtsky – 218-235-7640

Paraprofessional

Washington Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2025
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Provided one-on-one support for a student, assisting with academic tasks, behavior management, and social-emotional development throughout the school day.
  • Worked with teachers and special education staff to implement IEPs and learning goals.
  • Support student participation in classrooms and other social gatherings.
  • Facilitated regular sensory breaks and created learning goals.
  • Worked closely with state case workers, providing detailed notes and observations of students.

Outdoor Gear Specialist Lead and Buyer

Next Adventure
10.2018 - 02.2020
  • Lead gear specialist in a high-volume outdoor recreation retail store. Worked across departments including camping, climbing, footwear, apparel, snow sports, and technical gear.
  • Team lead, managed employees lunch breaks and the daily tasks of a department.
  • Provided expert advice to customers on new and used gear, including fitting and application.
  • Acted as a used gear buyer, Inspecting, valuing, and buying customers used recreational equipment for resale. On-the-spot decision making, market knowledge, and strong negotiation skills.
  • Developed in-depth product knowledge, regularly attending brand clinics and trainings.
  • Contact: Bradley Parker – 570-396-2999

Instructor

Shining Star Waldorf School
10.2018 - 06.2019
  • Instructed and facilitated a group of 21 children, ages 5 to 11 within a nature education and exploration program.
  • Taught various nature focused skills: fire making, plant identification, foraging, nature awareness, shelter building.
  • Managed and mitigated the risks and hazards of wild spaces for a large group of children.
  • Readily provided first aid and emotional support for students.
  • Engaged students through story time, games, group bonding activities and free play.
  • Taught natural history and lead interpretive nature walks.

Outdoor Educator

Trackers Earth
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Instructed and facilitated groups of 14 children (ages 5-11) in a full day, within a primitive skills and outdoor education program.
  • Created daily lesson plans for a nature focused curriculum based on topics including but not limited to archery, shelter building, fire making, stealth and camouflage, awareness, and expedition mentality.
  • Created a safe and engaging learning environment while managing inherent outdoor risks.
  • Engaged students in a full day of primitive skills within an outdoor setting that involved a supplemental amount of risk.
  • Worked closely with co instructors and supervisors to organize and deliver curriculum as well as assess and manage risks in a dynamic outdoor setting.
  • Contact: Casey Bradley – 928-925-8095

Chairlift Operator

Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood
11.2017 - 03.2018
  • Worked outside in various winter conditions.
  • Operated resort chair lifts, conducted safety checks, minor maintenance, and snow removal.
  • Responsible for the safe loading and unloading of guests, monitored chair lift equipment and computers.
  • Provided positive and fun customer service.

Canoe Expedition Outfitter

Canadian Waters Outfitters Inc
05.2014 - 08.2017
  • Performed a large variety of tasks for a wilderness canoe outfitter, working with a small team of 3 outfitters and 2 managers.
  • Trained in the management, repair, maintenance, and transportation of canoe and camping equipment.
  • Prepared and packed equipment and food for groups of 2 to 30.
  • Taught basics of canoe travel and expedition, including paddling, portaging, map routing, navigating, camping and cooking.
  • Transported customers and canoe equipment to and from entry points using a 15-passenger van and trailer.
  • Contact: Dan Waters – 218-365-3202

Education

Outdoor Leadership Program A.S. -

Vermilion Community College
Ely, MN
05.2016

Skills

  • Outdoor & Wilderness Education
  • Elementary & Special Education Support
  • Expedition Planning & Leadership
  • Recreational Equipment Expert
  • Retail Customer Service
  • Effective Written and Verbal Communication
  • Emotional Healing Coach & Men's Circle Facilitator

Certification

  • Backcountry Guide (05/2016 - Present)
  • Wilderness First Responder, WIMA (04/2022 - 05/2025)
  • Red-Cross Lifeguard (06/2016 - Present)
  • Red Cross CPR (06/2016 - Present)
  • Leave No Trace Instructor (04/2016 - Present)
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (06/2012 - Present)

Interests

Some of my interests include hiking, camping, wilderness and international travel, performing arts (Guitar, Singing, Theater), culinary arts, fishing, snowboarding, and surfing

Timeline

Paraprofessional

Washington Elementary
08.2022 - 06.2025

Outfitter & Wilderness Guide

Ely Outfitting Company
05.2022 - Current

Outdoor Gear Specialist Lead and Buyer

Next Adventure
10.2018 - 02.2020

Instructor

Shining Star Waldorf School
10.2018 - 06.2019

Outdoor Educator

Trackers Earth
06.2018 - 10.2018

Chairlift Operator

Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood
11.2017 - 03.2018

Canoe Expedition Outfitter

Canadian Waters Outfitters Inc
05.2014 - 08.2017

Outdoor Leadership Program A.S. -

Vermilion Community College

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