Savannah Dirkes
Nampa,ID
Summary
Reliable and enthusiastic outdoors(wo)man from Boise with a love for Bogus Basins Ski area and a background in outdoor recreation and guiding. Currently, an accomplished Boise State Student finishing upper-divisional kinesiology classes come the second week of December and available full-time for the rest of the winter. Proven track record of providing exceptional customer service in the outdoor industry and ensuring the safety and satisfaction of participants. Experienced in leading and coordinating outdoor activities and trips, with a keen focus on safety protocols and risk management.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outdoor Trip Leader
Boise State Outdoor Program
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Led outdoor excursions with groups of BSU students and faculty, including multi-day backpacking and raft trips, local hiking, and day trips in the area for fall, winter, spring, and summer activities.
- Taught single-session classes such as snowboarding and cross-country skiing for beginners, as well as backcountry cooking and climbing technique workshops.
- Built personal relationships with students to promote positive experiences that included everyone and focused on safety, outdoor education, and enjoyment.
- Prepared for every trip with a risk management plan that included emergency evacuation protocol as well as accounted for health history and concerns of all individuals on the trip.
- Rendered First Aid for injuries sustained within groups, most commonly blisters, contact/local allergies to bites, stings, and poison ivy, as well as exposure-related trauma.
- Managed groups by keeping on schedule and quickly handling issues as well as offering guidance and answering any questions. The most common of which was, "When do we eat?".
- Most notable trips: Backpacking California's 'Lost Coast', Rowing the Lower Salmon River, and spending the night in a team-made snow Quincy outside of Idaho City.
White Water Raft Guide
Cascade Raft And Kayak
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Three summers paddle guiding Class III whitewater on the Payette river, including the Main Payette and the Cabarton section of the North Fork.
- Responded to medical emergencies and non-life-threatening injuries on and off the water including car accidents, drownings, concussions, and mild abrasions/lacerations.
- Pointed out important features of the landscape and water, offered details about the river system, and provided stories about the river's history.
- Utilized effective communication and problem-solving skills to teach crews and give necessary paddle commands to navigate rapids.
- Established positive relationships with people on my boat through fun and engaging conversation. Always received positive verbal feedback as well as reviews through trip-advisor and directly to my boss.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Boise State University
Boise, ID05.2024
Skills
- Competent and confident all-mountain snowboarder
- Dedicated team player
- Studious and willing to learn
- Microsoft Office competent
- Customer service oriented
- Emergency procedures
- Group dynamics
- Note worthy: True Bogus Pass holder since 2020
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder Certified through Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC)
References
Kenneth Long - Operations Manager of Cascade Raft and Kayak
Phone: 1(208)-869-5116
Jordan Frank - Outdoor Program Coordinator at Boise State University
Email: jordanfrank@boisestate.edu
Timeline
Outdoor Trip Leader
Boise State Outdoor Program
08.2021 - 08.2022
White Water Raft Guide
Cascade Raft And Kayak
05.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology - Exercise Science
Boise State University
- Wilderness First Responder Certified through Wilderness Medicine Training Center (WMTC)
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