SIERRA HIETALA, CPRP
Blaine,MN
Summary
Recreation professional skilled in planning activities and events for people of all ages, abilities, and interests. Known for adaptability, resourcefulness, collaboration, and solutions-oriented problem-solving.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Education Specialist
Glacier Institute
06.2024 - Current
- Foster learning and appreciation of the natural world by interpreting nature within Glacier National Park
- Collaborate and plan with Personal Education Tour groups an 8 hour program catered to the group's abilities and interests
- Take groups of 10-14 youth on guided backcountry backpacking within the Flathead Valley
- Continuously learn and develop programs based on current phenology of the area
- Communicate safety, and respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations with limited to no service
Recreation Coordinator
City of Little Canada
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Plan, budget, execute, and evaluate recreation events like the 5K Sap Run, City-wide Garage Sale, Ice Cream Social, Movies in the Park, Cookies with Santa, and the Farmers Market
- Organize youth and adult trips, and recreation programs ranging from youth engineering programs to adult trips of 40+ people to varying cities
- Create quarterly newsletters, and design bi-monthly e-newsletters
- Develop and design social media posts for the City
- Consistently update the City website, and CivicRec
- Spearhead the website redesign which took place November 2022- April 2023
Program Lead and Farmers Market Supervisor
City of Elk River Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Create and assist in programs for children ages 3-12 encouraging cognitive, social, and physical success ranging from science camps to sports camps
- Handle large amounts of money for both vendors and customers on a weekly basis at the farmers market
- Assist in concerts, city festivities, adult sports and other city programs when needed
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Minnesota State University
Mankato, MN05.2021
Skills
Event and Program Management
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Effective Communication
Accomplishments
Certified Park and Recreation Professional
(obtained April 2024)
Timeline
Outdoor Education Specialist
Glacier Institute
06.2024 - Current
Recreation Coordinator
City of Little Canada
08.2021 - 05.2024
Program Lead and Farmers Market Supervisor
City of Elk River Parks and Recreation
05.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Minnesota State University
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