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Samuel Rusak

Scarborough,ME

Summary

I am a river guide, safety kayaker, and photo boater with four seasons of experience from guiding low water class 3 to high water class 5. I have strong interpersonal skills to instill confidence in my guests and fellow guides as well as strong whitewater fundamental skills. I have experience leading emergency situations, and I tend to perform well in high pressure situations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Class V River Guide

Whitewater Voyages
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Work as a team with other guides to ensure a safe and enjoyable guest experience on class V whitewater.
  • Instruct and communicate proper river safety/rescue techniques as well as paddling commands to people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, and languages.
  • Provide delicious food, history of the watershed and surrounding area, and a great camp experience for the guests on our multi-day trips.
  • Organizing the trips, performing swim tests and modifying the day's plan accordingly in order to ensure guest safety.

River Guide

Whitewater Excitement Costa Rica
09.2022 - 12.2022
  • Assist guests with a wide variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, and languages
  • Assembled, checked, and packed required safety equipment, packed all necessary food and for the guests prior to departure
  • Ensured guests have proper fitting for necessary safety equipment, as well as provide instructions for equipment usage, emergency procedures, and safe river travel techniques
  • Ensured a positive, educational, and safe atmosphere for guests while on the river
  • Prepare Costa Rican themed meals for the guests, while maintaining a clean and professional work environment
  • Lead hikes through the jungle while exemplifying safe and proper hiking techniques, and educating guests on the surrounding plants and indigenous cultures.

River Guide

Whitewater Excitement California
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Assisted guests of various languages, ethnic backgrounds, and countries in understanding safety procedures, as well as educational points of the surrounding area
  • Prepare and set lunch food for guests in a clean and professional manner
  • Provide a safe and enjoyable environment for the guests during transportation to and from the river
  • Maintain bathroom facilities, and camping locations for guests.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sustainability And Outdoor Adventure Leadership

Sierra Nevada University
North Lake Tahoe, Nevada
05.2022

Skills

  • Monitor Group Safety
  • Collaboration/Teamwork
  • First Aid
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Time management
  • Problem Solving
  • Cooking
  • Strong Communication
  • Whitewater rescue

Awards

  • Magna cum laude
  • Social Innovation Youth Summit winner
  • Valedictorian nominee

Certification

  • Wilderness First Responder
  • Epinephrine Auto-Injector
  • CPR
  • Swiftwater Rescue RRC
  • AIARE 1
  • AIARE Avalanche Rescue

Extracurricular Activities

Green Council President, Fall 2020, Spring 2021 Climbing Club President, Fall 2020, Spring 2021 New Student Orientation Leader, Fall 2020, 2021 Outdoor Adventure Leadership Course TA, 2020, 2021

Timeline

Class V River Guide

Whitewater Voyages
04.2023 - 09.2023

River Guide

Whitewater Excitement Costa Rica
09.2022 - 12.2022

River Guide

Whitewater Excitement California
05.2021 - 09.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Sustainability And Outdoor Adventure Leadership

Sierra Nevada University

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