Education LINCOLN UNIVERSITY: ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY & DESIGN DIVISION Canterbury, New Zealand
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management, Postgraduate Diploma (July 2007- July 2008), emphasis in
urban outdoor recreation & natural resource policy and planning.
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY: College Station, Texas
Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences, Bachelor of Science (August 2003- May 2007), emphasis in
parks and natural resources.
Silver Chaparral Award (May 2007) recipient.
?INTERNSHIP: Pointe Aux Pins, Michigan
Gibson Park Planner (June- August 2006). Plan approved by the Pines School Board, with public
participation designed a three phase capital projects based plan for the community park.
EPA P3 COMPETITION: Washington DC & College Station, Texas
Directed Studies (September 2005- May 2006). Research and plan a sustainable community wide
greenway system. The study concluded with a presentation of our final paper to the EPA.
Award RECREATION, PARK & TOURISM SCIENCES: College Station, Texas
Silver Chaparral Award (May 2007). It was an honor to be chosen by faculty and students as the
graduating senior most likely to further the goals of the profession in the field.
Employment TRAVERSE AREA RECREATION & TRANSPORTATION (TART) TRAILS, INC.: Traverse City, MI
Trail Planner & Program Director (December 2010- Present). Plan new trails and maintain existing
trails. Direct multiple programs and committees such as Smart Commute TC, Trails Safety Operations &
Maintenance and youth bicycle and pedestrian safety and education.
GRAND TRAVERSE REGIONAL LAND CONSERVANCY: Traverse City, Michigan
Asst. Volunteer Program Coordinator & Engagement Specialist (June 2009- Present). Development of
Volunteer Colleague Program online communication tools and database. Designer and contributing editor
of newsletter and public relations material. Merchandise manager. Community events coordinator.
ENVIRONMENT, SOCIETY & DESIGN DIVISION: Lincoln & Waitaki Valley, New Zealand
Summer Studentship (November 2007- February 2008). Published longitudinal annotated bibliography on
social effects due to land use change and development in the Waitaki Valley. Continued assistance on
conference presentation, paper and journal article publications related to summer studentship work.
STUART RACING: Loburn, New Zealand
Stable Coordinator (January 2008- July 2008). Maintained barn with 30 horses at Loburn Race Track.
Fed, watered, washed, groomed, geared, turned in and out 2 year old horses and yearlings.
Handled horses pre and post work-outs and races. Operated grain processor and maintained gear.
TAMU OUTDOORS: College Station, Texas
Marketing Coordinator & Center Staff (August 2006- May 2007).
Designed and presented promotional material, coordinated marketing events. Registered customers on
outdoor adventure trips. Sold outdoor recreation merchandise and maintatined rental equipment.
RECREATION, PARK & TOURISM SCIENCES: College Stat
Student Worker (October 2004- May 2007). Researched TAMU and RPTS related Institute websites.
Created excel Spreadsheets based on research. Designed and maintained bulletin board, createded,
posted and rotated flyers on bulletin board. Insert data from surveys into databases. Assist with
management of two graduate seminars.
ROMANIK'S RANCH: Levering, Michigan
Tour Operator (May 2005- August 2005). Interpreter of local wildlife, ranch animals as well as native
trees and shrubs to visitors. Maintained and operated a tractor to provide multiple daily wagon tours
of up to 40 visitors each.
BIG BEAR ADVENTURES CANOE LIVERY: Indian River, MI
Outdoor Recreation Activity Advisor (June 2004- August 2004). Supervised six employees. Advised
customers on appropriate river trips according to their needs, made contracts, collected payments and
maintained the store, equipment and grounds.
BISHOP PARK RECREATION DEPARTMENT: Athens, GA
Lifeguard & Swim Lesson Instructor (May 2002- August 2002). First aid certified. Lifeguard and swim
instructor for beginner swimmers who ranged from age one to seven, worked with summer camp for
people with disabilities, cleaned pool and restrooms.
Organizations INTERNATIONAL MAKING CITIES LIVABLE CONFERENCE
Member May 2009, attended the 47th Conference in Portland, Oregon
LIVING STREETS: Canterbury, New Zealand
Member & NZ TV One Morning Show Representative 2007-2008
AGGIE REPS RPTS- LEADERSHIP, College Station, Texas
President April 2004- May 2007
NEW PARTNERS FOR SMART GROWTH
Member attended the 2006 Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE & LIFE SCIENCES STUDENT COUNCIL, College Station, Texas
Department Representative August 2005- May 2007
NATIONAL RECREATION & PARKS ASSOCIATION
Member attended the 2005 Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas
Volunteer TC ROCKS: Traverse City, Michigan
Facilitator (October 2009- Present). Operate indoor rock climbing wall. Oversee safety, instruct
customers, collect money, lead belay lessons and host private parties.
