RYAN DEAN
BOULDER,UNITED STATES
Summary
Motivated and results-focused individual eager to start my career in environmental protection. Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and am passionate about understanding our environment and addressing current and future needs. A quick learner, reliable, and committed to providing excellent outcomes, I’m excited to contribute to a dynamic environmental team. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Outward Bound Adventure Programs
03.2021 - 08.2022
- Company Overview: Program designed to encourage participants to develop resilience and problem solving skills while fostering collaboration and group dynamics
- Participants must take on leadership roles and make decisions as part of a team to survive in the wild and complete the program
- Designed with a focus on personal challenges, achieving goals, and fostering a deep connection with nature, Outward Bound is extremely challenging
- Participants spend 9 weeks per program totally immersed in the wilderness with no modern conveniences
- Besides an emergency satellite phone, no contact with society is possible and participants must adapt to the elements to survive
- Activities such as hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, and wilderness survival are learned and perfected
- Team cooperation and communication skills are crucial for a successful outcome
- Completed both programs as one of the top leaders
- Program designed to encourage participants to develop resilience and problem solving skills while fostering collaboration and group dynamics
Sales Associate
Bed Bath and Beyond
Norwalk, United States
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Assists customers with product selection, enhancing satisfaction and boosting sales
- Manages inventory, ensuring product availability and efficient stock organization
- Collaborates with the team to meet daily sales targets, contributing to the store's success
- Resolves customer inquiries swiftly, improving overall shopping experience
- Processes transactions accurately, maintaining cash register integrity
- Maintains meticulous cash register records, ensuring financial accuracy
- Conducted thorough product knowledge training, empowering the team to provide expert advice to customers
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Schodack
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Responsible for guiding and supervising children and teens through the summer program for 7 weeks, ensuring a safe fun atmosphere for all campers under my care
- Handled emergencies, participated in all activities such as art and craft, sports, and team building
- Maintain communication with parents, camp staff and always ensure the well-being of the campers
Camp Counselor Training
Camp Schodack
01.2016 - 01.2017
- 200 hours designed to equip counselors with necessary skills, Knowledge, and resources to supervise and support campers
- Mandated learning of first aid, CPR, waterfront and fire safety activity planning with focus on fostering teamwork and inclusion
- Combination of hands-on-practice and simulations to prepare for real scenarios
Education
BACHELORS OF ARTS - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO12.2024
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Negotiating
- Consumer Communication
- Situational Awareness
- Technology Proficient
- Problem Solving Skills
References
- Joal Hartter, Stakeholder Engagement Class Professor, joel.hartter@colorado.edu
- Megan Thile, Outward Bound Director, megan.thiele@vobs.org
Other Extracurriculars
- Camp Counselor Training, Camp Schodack, 01/01/16, 12/31/17, 200 hours designed to equip counselors with necessary skills, Knowledge, and resources to supervise and support campers.
- Food Bank Volunteer, Volunteer at local food bank preparing and serving meals from middle school through high school.
Timeline
Outward Bound Adventure Programs
03.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Bed Bath and Beyond
11.2020 - 02.2021
Summer Camp Counselor
Camp Schodack
01.2018 - 01.2019
Camp Counselor Training
Camp Schodack
01.2016 - 01.2017
BACHELORS OF ARTS - ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
University of Colorado Boulder
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