Climbing
Sierra Farquhar
PCTA Regional Representative (Southern Sierra)
Bishop,CA
Summary
Hardworking, passionate, and high energy Recreational Leader with personable and open style. Objective is to seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, program development, and problem-solving skills. Approaches each day and unique challenges with enthusiasm, patience and humor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Outdoor Educator & Creative Director
Freelance
International
12.2019 - Current
- Built personal relationships with clients to promote positive experiences.
- Supervised student activities to maintain safety and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
- Photographed high-quality images for clients and various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients, guides, and contacts.
- Developed and monitored safety policies and procedures to facilitate safety of participants.
Legal Assistant
Zwerdling Law Firm
Eureka, CA
01.2018 - 04.2019
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
Natural Resources Technician
California State Parks
Trinidad, CA
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Prepared and collected data as directed by forester for use in forest management plans, timber appraisals, timber sales, timber tax basis and GIS mapping.
- Developed environmental sustainability plans, programs and policy recommendations to cost effectively achieve environmental goals.
- Recruited and trained new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Resource Management
Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, CA 01.2016 - 12.2018
Skills
Trail Design & Maintenance
Agency Land Management Systems
Interpersonal Interactions
Leadership
Relationship Building
Backcountry & High Elevation
Manual Labor & Tools
Volunteer Program Development
Outdoor Recreation Management & Systems
Technology & Innovation
DEI Personal Values
Positive Growth Mindset
Passion for the Outdoors
Affiliations
American Alpine Club
The Access Fund
American Anthropological Association
Interests
Conservation
Equitable Outdoor Access
Timeline
Outdoor Educator & Creative Director
Freelance
12.2019 - Current
Legal Assistant
Zwerdling Law Firm
01.2018 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Resource Management
Cal Poly Humboldt
01.2016 - 12.2018
Natural Resources Technician
California State Parks
05.2014 - 07.2017