Torrin Xavier Laughlin
Chanhassen,MN
Summary
Dedicated instructor passionate about promoting diversity in the outdoors and fostering communication and conflict resolution skills. Utilizing wilderness settings as a platform, employs a structured approach to teach technical and interpersonal skills, empowering participants to take charge and become leaders in their own right. With a strong desire to bridge gaps and create inclusive environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Massage Therapist
Elements Massage
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Listened to clients' complaints, needs, and desires, then delivered a personalized massage experience for the individual
- After each massage, created a concise and personalized list of after care activities in order to help them ease pain and discomfort
Wilderness Instructor
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Co-Led 7 campers and participants on a 17-day backcountry backpacking trip in the Wind River Range where the focus was teaching and implementing technical skills, as well as a focus on encouraging participants in using different interpersonal and conflict resolution skills whenever the situation arose
Outdoor Recreation Director of Gear and Marketing
Outdoor Recreation at PLU
04.2019 - 05.2020
- Design and facilitate a comprehensive for recreational trips into the wilderness environment led by volunteer trip leaders
- Organized and managed equipment rentals to the greater Pacific Lutheran University community
- Coordinated and led comprehensive group meetings discussing the planning and preparation of recreational outdoor trips
Wilderness Instructor
YMCA BOLD and GOLD
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Led students of diverse financial backgrounds on 8-day backpacking trips on the Olympic coast, the North Cascades, and Mt
- Rainer
- Conducted teaching sessions focused on self-reflection in relation to nature and communication with people of diverse cultural backgrounds
- Implemented risk management strategies to ensure the safety of the students during the trips
Camp Counselor and Trip Leader
Camp Widjiwagan
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Facilitated the improvement of camping skills by leading campers on 8-day wilderness camping trips in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area
- Led conversations and lessons focused on self-reflection and positive group dynamics
- Organized logistical components during the trips such as food quantities, the route taken during the trip, as well as equipment needed
Kayak Tour Guide
Above the Falls Sports
06.2015 - 08.2018
- Led kayaking tours on the Mississippi river in the Minneapolis-St
- Paul area focused on the history and impact that the Mississippi had in the local area
- Accommodated to customers’ needs by fielding their questions, providing food and beverages, as well as accounting to their safety by focusing on risk management
Education
Outdoor Leadership Certification -
Minnesota North Community College
Vermillion02.2025
Massage Therapy Program -
Aveda Arts & Sciences
04.2022
Bachelor of Science Degree - Kinesiology, Environmental Studies
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU)
Tacoma, WA06.2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Hiking and backpacking
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Wilderness First Responder Certification, 01/01/25, 01/31/28
- ACA Trip Leader Level 2 Certification, 10/01/25
- LNT Certification Level 1 Certification, 03/01/25
Timeline
Massage Therapist
Elements Massage
04.2023 - 08.2024
Wilderness Instructor
YMCA Camp Widjiwagan
05.2021 - 09.2021
Wilderness Instructor
YMCA BOLD and GOLD
05.2019 - 09.2019
Outdoor Recreation Director of Gear and Marketing
Outdoor Recreation at PLU
04.2019 - 05.2020
Camp Counselor and Trip Leader
Camp Widjiwagan
05.2018 - 08.2018
Kayak Tour Guide
Above the Falls Sports
06.2015 - 08.2018
Outdoor Leadership Certification -
Minnesota North Community College
Bachelor of Science Degree - Kinesiology, Environmental Studies
Pacific Lutheran University (PLU)
Massage Therapy Program -
Aveda Arts & Sciences
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