Tabitha McGillivray
Beaverton,OR
Summary
A native Portlander, I have taken up adventure in Alaska and worked with the public for twenty years as a friendly, personable, entertaining tour guide, arts teacher and community events organizer who loves working with people in a dynamic, energetic work environment. Here are some highlights...
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Tour Guide
Skagway Streetcar Company
Skagway, Alaska
05.2022 - Current
- Manage group logistics to ensure smooth tour operations.
- Drive rebuilt 1927 streetcars through Gold Rush town, sharing historic stories and indigenous perspectives while coordinating stops and acting out stories with fellow guides.
- Guide guests into the mountains on the Klondike Highway, pointing out geological wonders, boasting native heroes and sharing personal experiences of living in the North while managing time, traffic and wildlife encounters.
Recreation Center Staff Member
Skagway Recreation Center
Skagway, Alaska
09.2009 - 04.2015
- Developed and led children's summer camp, built curriculum, facilitated culture-focused afterschool program, and launched new class programming.
- Delivered customer service to community members, addressed inquiries, and processed purchases for memberships, classes, and events to enhance community engagement.
- Trained new staff members, wrote articles for monthly newsletter, collaborated with team members during staff meetings, and organized large, annual, community events.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Cultural Anthropology
Portland Community College
Portland, ORSome College (No Degree) - Cultural Anthropology
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Customer service
- Team rapport
- Exceptional communication
- Time management
- Safety protocols
- Social perceptiveness
- Humor and wit
Timeline
Tour Guide
Skagway Streetcar Company
05.2022 - Current
Recreation Center Staff Member
Skagway Recreation Center
09.2009 - 04.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Cultural Anthropology
Portland Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Cultural Anthropology
Portland State University