Description

Brenna McGown: 282 S. Mobley Ln. Boise, ID 83712 brennamcgown@gmail.com +1 (208) 871-0014

Education

BA, Willamette University,  Salem, OR Graduated January 2015

Major: History Minor: Environmental Science

Thesis: The Beaver and America: A Case Study Approach Investigating Our Relations to and Perceptions of Nature

3.4 Grade Point Average

Boise High School,  Boise, ID Graduated May 2011

3.7 Grade Point Average

Work Experience

Wild land Fire Fighter (Type II),  Idaho Department of Lands, Boise, ID August 2016-October 2016

Supervisor: Skyler Jeppson Current Employer

•  Worked within a team on the fire line, adapting to changing needs for fire suppression

•  Navigated physically demanding terrain while staying alert

•  Extensive use of VHF radios

•  Regular maintenance of vehicles, chainsaws, and hand tools

Maryland Conservation Corps,  Maryland State Parks, Havre De Grace, MD October 2015- August 2016

Supervisor: Edward Maccentelli Phone: 410-557-7994

•  Assisted with park ranger duties such as programming and opening and closing the park

•  Created projects for and supervised six week long Conservation Job Corps youth program

•  Developed and presented environmental education programs

•  Extensive use of power tools, hand tools, and chainsaws

Legislative Assistant,  Oregon State Capitol, Salem, OR January 2015- August 2015

Chief of Staff for Representative Johnson: Cassandra Hayt Phone: 503-986-1452

•  Built and preserved relationships with constituents through phone calls, newsletters, and emails

•  Research, writing, tracking, and briefing on policy topics, bills, and relevant issues

•  Scheduled and coordinated the Representative’s schedule

•  Organized events and meetings for legislators and local businesses

Grounds Crew , Willamette University, Salem, OR June 2014- August 2014

Supervisor: Jim Anderson Phone: 503-370-6003

• Conducted various independent projects such as clearing and maintaining spaces for public use

• Initiated and completed an organic garden on campus with ongoing care through Farm Club

• Organic land care management

Seasonal Administrative Assistant , City of Boise, Boise, ID May 2013-August 2013

Supervisor: Denise Peterson Part-time

• General secretarial work such as answering phones, directing calls, and arranging reservations

• Performed projects such as contacting and cataloguing scholarship applicants with discretion

• Enhanced communication skills through customer service

Retail -Boutique Clothing Store , Barbara Barbara & Co., Boise, ID May 2012- July 2015

Owner: Barbara Krogh Part-time

• Placed in charge of opening and closing the store while supervising the store by myself

• Strengthened multitasking skills by aiding multiple customers at once

• Designed and developed displays while maintaining store organization and cleanliness

Extracurricular Activities And Interests

Leadership

• Varsity Soccer Player, Willamette University August 2011- November 2014

• Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Willamette University March 2012- May 2015

Community Service

Brenna McGown: 282 S. Mobley Ln. Boise, ID 83712 brennamcgown@gmail.com +1 (208) 871-0014

• Volunteer at Oregon State Capitol February 2014- May 2014

• Volunteer at Bush Elementary School, Willamette University February 2013- May 2013

• Volunteer with Joys of Living, Willamette University January 2013- May 2013

Membership

• Farm Club Member, Willamette University September 2014- May 2015

• Alpha Chi Omega, Willamette University January 2012- May 2015

• TREE Club, 12th Grade, Boise High School December 2011- May 2011

Trainings/ Certifications

•  Emergency Medical Responder Viable until January 2019

•  CPR and AED Viable until January 2017

•  International Search And Rescue Technician (International) Viable until January 2019

•  Small Watercraft Safety (Includes Basic Water Rescue) Viable until June 2019

•  Wildland Fire Fighting (National) Viable until May 2017

•  Chainsaw Safety Training Viable in Maryland

•  Pesticide Applicator License Viable in Maryland

•  Trail Building and Maintenance Training

•  Seasonal Interpretive Training, Historic Interpretive Training, Climate Interpreter Training

•  Coaching 101 Training

•  Stream Waders Training

•  Scales and Tales Training

•  Venemous Snakes Training