Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Volunteer Experience
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Rob Walker

Charlottesville,Virginia

Summary

Dynamic leader with a passion for the outdoors and natural resource management. Proven expertise from Moondance Adventures, NOLS, and Sewanee: The University of the South. Highly adaptable and flexible in a team setting, and will demonstrate a strong work ethic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Fly Fishing Guide

Stonefly fishing
Jackson, Wyoming
05.2025 - 10.2025
  • Guided clients through diverse fly fishing locations and techniques.
  • Organized group trips, coordinating logistics, and schedules effectively.
  • Educated clients on local ecosystems and fish species.

Moondance Leader

Moondance Adventures
Jackson Hole, WY
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Worked as a Moondance leader on the 'Big Wild' trip
  • Fly-fished, backpacked, Rock climbed and whitewater rafted through the greater area of Jackson Hole
  • Led three trips, each trip was two weeks long
  • The students were Freshmen to sophomore in high school
  • Gained strong leadership and problem solving skills and increased outdoor education skills

Shop Attendant and Guide

The Albemarle Angler
Charlottesville, Va
12.2020 - 07.2023
  • Work in the fly shop and gained retail experience as well as guiding clients.

Fly Fishing Guide and Ranch Hand

Flat Creek Ranch
Jackson Hole, WY
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Various tasks include chopping wood, clearing trails, and general maintenance.
  • Managed inventory of rods, reels, tackle, flies, other gear used during guided trips.

Golf course maintainance

Farmington country club
Charlottesville, VA
05.2019 - 08.2020
  • Completed various golf course maintenance tasks accurately and efficiently.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Farm Hand

Charlottesville, VA
02.2017 - 10.2018
  • Mowed fields, painted fences, assisted on various engine fixes/oil changes
  • Reliable worker, always came in on time and was ready to work

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource And The Environment

Sewanee: The University of The South
Sewanee, TN
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

University of Canterbury
Christchurch, NZ
11-2023

NOLS Semester - Outdoor Education And Technical Skills

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
Lander, WY
12.2020

High School - advanced diploma

Charlottesville High School
Charlottesville, Virginia
06.2020

Skills

  • Environmental assessment
  • Natural Resource management
  • Rock climbing
  • Wilderness First Responder
  • CPR certified
  • Fly fishing guide
  • Team player
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Outdoorsmanship
  • Watershed science and sampling
  • Leadership
  • Tolerance for adversity and uncertainty
  • R programming
  • Environmental education

References

  • Tommy Hill, 434.882.0351
  • Trey Scharp, 307.730.8954
  • John Schlabein, 434.760.3470

Volunteer Experience

  • Hurricane relief, New Orleans, Louisiana, 2016, Painting, Small construction
  • Roofing, Memphis, Tennessee, 2017
  • Painting and woodworking, Costa Rica, 2018
  • Hurricane clean up, Wilmington, North Carolina, 2019
  • Meals on wheels: Delivering meals to families in need

Timeline

Fly Fishing Guide

Stonefly fishing
05.2025 - 10.2025

Moondance Leader

Moondance Adventures
05.2024 - 08.2024

Fly Fishing Guide and Ranch Hand

Flat Creek Ranch
05.2021 - 08.2022

Shop Attendant and Guide

The Albemarle Angler
12.2020 - 07.2023

Golf course maintainance

Farmington country club
05.2019 - 08.2020

Farm Hand

02.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resource And The Environment

Sewanee: The University of The South

Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences

University of Canterbury

NOLS Semester - Outdoor Education And Technical Skills

National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)

High School - advanced diploma

Charlottesville High School
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