Tru Wolden
Olympia
Summary
I'm a passionate and adaptable individual with hands-on experience in education, coaching, retail, farming, art and design. I've worked as a freestyle ski coach, paraeducator, and retail associate, and farm hand, each role strengthening my ability to lead with empathy, stay composed under pressure, and connect meaningfully with people of all ages. Outside of work, I'm deeply inspired by the outdoors and live an active lifestyle centered around skiing, skating, and adventure sports. I also have a strong creative side, rooted in my love for art and design, which influences both my personal and professional life. Whether I'm teaching kids a new trick on the slopes, supporting students in the classroom, or helping someone find the perfect pair of skate shoes, I bring energy, patience, and a drive to create uplifting and empowering experiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Hand
Piece By Piece
Rochester
07.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted in maintaining crop health through regular monitoring and pest control measures.
- Collaborated with team members to organize daily farm operations and schedules.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment for all staff.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, ensuring availability during peak seasons.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness of farm facilities.
- Implemented crop rotation practices to enhance soil health and productivity.
Substitute para-educator
Bellingham public schools
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Supported students with special needs in daily activities and learning tasks.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Supervised student behavior during class transitions and lunch periods.
- Utilized educational tools and resources to facilitate learning experiences.
- Maintained a safe and organized classroom space for all students' needs.
lifeskills para-educator
Nisqually middle school
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported a classroom of 15 students with diverse disabilities, including intellectual, developmental, and physical challenges; alternated between 1-on-1 support and floating assistance.
- Provided individualized care and instruction to a student with cerebral palsy, adapting lessons, communication methods, and mobility support to meet their unique needs.
- Maintained constant awareness in high-stress environments, working with students on behavioral intervention plans, de-escalating situations with empathy and consistency.
- Collaborated with teachers to design and adjust lesson plans, identifying tools, sensory supports, and strategies that best fit each student's learning style.
- Promoted inclusion, growth, and independence in both academic and social settings through consistent encouragement, patience, and creative problem-solving.
- Demonstrated flexibility, compassion, and emotional resilience in a demanding, fast-changing classroom environment.
- North Thurston SD
Retail associate
Vans
Olympia
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Customer Engagement & Sales: Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create welcoming, personalized experiences for customers; confident in upselling and meeting sales goals.
- Product Knowledge: Familiar with Vans' footwear, apparel, and skate culture; passionate about streetwear and action sports with the ability to connect products to lifestyle.
- Team Collaboration: Works well in fast-paced, team-oriented environments; communicates effectively with coworkers and management to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Visual Merchandising: Eye for aesthetics and store presentation; understands the importance of brand identity and display execution in driving customer interest.
- Point of Sale (POS) Systems: Proficient with cash handling, returns/exchanges, and mobile POS transactions; accurate and efficient under pressure.
- Problem Solving & Adaptability: Handles customer concerns with professionalism and creative thinking.
Freestyle ski coach
Snoqualmie snowsports
Snoqualmie Pass
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Coached athletes ages 6 to 17 in freestyle skiing, adapting lessons to a wide range of abilities, confidence levels, and learning styles.
- Focused on safety education, teaching proper form, awareness, and risk management on jumps, rails, and boxes.
- Delivered hands-on instruction in freestyle tricks such as 360s, rail slides, and box features, breaking down complex movements into clear, teachable steps.
- Maintained composure and clear communication in high-pressure, cold, and variable weather conditions, ensuring athlete progress and morale stayed high.
- Helped evolve and develop the program to better match the unique strengths and goals of individual athletes, contributing to a more inclusive and skill-based progression model.
- Fostered a fun but focused environment that balanced progression with safety, while inspiring young athletes to challenge themselves confidently.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA12-2026
Associate of Arts - arts
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA12-2023
Skills
- Creative problem solving
- Classroom management
- Team collaboration
- Safety protocols implementation
- Physical stamina
- Planting crops
- Instructional support
- Customer engagement
- Graphic design
- Visual storytelling
- Customer service
- Adaptive communication
- Color theory
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create welcoming, personalized experiences for customers; confident in upselling and meeting sales goals., Familiar with Vans' footwear, apparel, and skate culture; passionate about streetwear and action sports with the ability to connect products to lifestyle., Works well in fast-paced, team-oriented environments; communicates effectively with coworkers and management to ensure smooth daily operations., Eye for aesthetics and store presentation; understands the importance of brand identity and display execution in driving customer interest., Proficient with cash handling, returns/exchanges, and mobile POS transactions; accurate and efficient under pressure., Handles customer concerns with professionalism and creative thinking.
Affiliations
volunteer, warm current - washington
Timeline
Farm Hand
Piece By Piece
07.2025 - 09.2025
Substitute para-educator
Bellingham public schools
09.2024 - 06.2025
lifeskills para-educator
Nisqually middle school
10.2023 - 06.2024
Retail associate
Vans
06.2018 - 08.2019
Freestyle ski coach
Snoqualmie snowsports
01.2016 - 01.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Fine Arts
Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Evergreen State College
Associate of Arts - arts
South Puget Sound Community College