Shelby Rugg

• Facilitate AHA CPR training.
• Taught hands-on skills for the EMS program's EMT course & the Wilderness Education & Outdoor Leadership program's WFR, WFA, navigation, and camping courses.
• Guided camping trips for soccer team-building, fostering teamwork and camaraderie among participants.
• Reinforced lesson topics through one-on-one and small-group guidance.
• Work with professors to achieve learning outcomes.
• Organized handouts, supplies, and instructional resources, streamlining daily class preparation and delivery.
• Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
• Led discussion sections, tutorials, and laboratory sections.
• Pack, prepare, and return relevant equipment for related courses.

• Reviewed 30+ scientific research papers and summarized key findings for science education materials.
• Camped in the field for 5 days with 12 volunteer arborists and scientists, facilitating data collection for ecological research.
• Climbed jeffrey pine and sequoia trees to conduct ecological assessments and support scientific research. using Single Rope System "rope walking" style with foot and knee ascenders and chest harness system.
• Educated the public on a science project while managing trail access during sugar pine cone collections.
• Entered and evaluated Excel data from field journals, ensuring accuracy and identifying errors for reliable data analysis.
• Captured photo and video content for social media posts.
• Engaged with the public at an outreach table, educating and raising awareness of AFS during Live at Lakeview events in South Lake Tahoe.

Handle outfitter permit applications with El Dorado National Forest, BLM, El Dorado County, and California State Parks for recreational access to forests and rivers...

• Purchase and process equipment through the QSS Oasis CA Community College PO system.
• Developed and submitted a grant application for program financing.
• Collaborated with director and faculty to develop new protocols, streamlining organizational functions.
• Coordinated efforts with 5+ collegiate departments, aligning activities with organizational objectives.
• - Assisted in planning and executing program systems development using Slack, Asana, and JotForm, enhancing team collaboration.
• Manage email and phone communication for daily operations.

• Coordinated exchange student placements with host families and local schools to facilitate successful cultural exchange experiences.
• Matched students with appropriate host families for cultural exchange.
• Recruited and screened five host families to ensure quality placements for students.
• Advocated for and supported students during their stay in the U.S. to enhance their cultural adaptation and overall experience.
• Monitored student welfare and reported concerns to program leadership.
• Organized student orientations, check-ins, and local support meetings.
• Liaised with schools, families, and community contacts on program updates.
• Maintained accurate placement records, contact lists, and case notes.

• Facilitated student support to build confidence in new environments through challenging life experiences in the woods.
• Led students in group activities promoting personal development and team building.
• Prepare backpacking gear for participants prior to arrival & teach how to pack packs.
• Instruct students on stove safety precautions.
• Utilize Garmin device to complete daily check ins/outs with field support staff.
• Delegated tasks to students, empowering them to actively participate in their backpacking experience.

• Assisted customers in selecting appropriate gear and addressing inquiries to enhance the shopping experience.
• Fitted customers for backpacking packs to ensure proper size and comfort.
• Organized inventory and displays to create an inviting shopping environment.
• Assisted with shipping and receiving inventory in back-of-house area.
• Participate in store & product training.

• Cleaned, stocked, and maintained a 1,000+ person cafeteria to support daily meal service.
• Cleaned and sanitized dishes and pots to uphold health and safety standards in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Coordinated task completion with the team to ensure efficient cafeteria operations.
• Work long hours of physical labor on polar deployment.

• Guide guests on 2-hour to 2-day rides in and around the Grand Canyon.
• Managed ride arrivals, departures, and luggage manifest to streamline guest experience.
• Radio communication for risk management, co-leader logistics, and group management.
• Provided nature interpretation on natural and human history to enhance guest engagement.
• Caught, groomed, evaluated, and saddled mules to ensure readiness for rides.
• Coordinated work schedule for efficient staff management in the barn. for 15+ barn personnel.

• Guide rock climbing, via ferrata, and zip lining tours.
• Responded to route escapes and incidents, ensuring guest safety and adherence to protocols.
• Execute rescue skills and utilize appropriate PPE.
• Ensured safety by managing risks associated with outdoor adventures.
• Instructed guests on proper gear use, enhancing their safety and experience.
• Ensure all gear and equipment function properly.
• Performed physical labor outdoors in inclement weather to ensure smooth operations.
• Manage arrivals and departures.