Thomas Talmadge
Seattle
Summary
I am currently a Freshman in College looking for summer employment. I am trying to get a job to earn money to pay for a gap year abroad in Norway. My main goal is to find a job that can be enjoyable, in the outdoors, and help me gain new skills. I would describe myself as a highly motivated, hard-working student, who is ready and willing to try new things. I am well organized and good at working with other people in a group setting. I have a background in the outdoors and outdoor leadership making me a good leader and adaptive to new or unexpected environments. As a newly certified Wilderness First Responder I feel confident in my ability to effectively handle an emergency situation if one were to arise. I take pride in everything I do and am ready to work hard.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Trip Leader Apprentice
University of Redlands
Redlands
01.2026 - Current
University of Redlands Trip Leader Apprentice Program
Spring 2026
- Developed skills in trip leadership through hands-on training and mentorship.
- Apprentice Training Backpacking Trip
- Trip Leader Training Trip
- Attended the 2026 Western Regional Outdoor Leadership Conference (WROLC)
- Led 2 day trips and 1 overnight trip, enhancing participants' outdoor experience and safety.
- Completed training in safe and efficient van operation for transporting participants.
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medical Association
Redlands
02.2026 - 02.2026
Wilderness First Responder Training
February 21st - February 27th
- 60-hour intensive training
- Learning how to respond to various emergencies that can occur in the backcountry
- Hands on simulations of potential real-world problems
- Conducted stress inoculation training to improve emergency response skills
- Practice responding to an emergency in a group and individually
Leader In Training
YMCA
Seattle
06.2024 - 08.2024
YMCA BOLD and Gold Leader in Training
Summer 2024
- Completed training trip, acquiring wilderness and leadership skills and child abuse prevention training
- Followed this up with a week-long backpacking trip working with kids grades 6-8
- Led activities while enforcing rules to promote a safe and engaging environment for campers
- Modelled positive behavior to inspire and guide campers in their activities
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/ Public Policy
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Seattle06-2025
Skills
- Outdoor skills
- Emergency response
- Team leadership
- Physical Fitness
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Ability to learn new things quickly
Timeline
Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medical Association
02.2026 - 02.2026
Trip Leader Apprentice
University of Redlands
01.2026 - Current
Leader In Training
YMCA
06.2024 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/ Public Policy
University of Redlands
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School