Description
Willow Stieg-Boyer
223 West Todd Avenue
Reed City, MI
(231) 468-1667
rccoyotes16@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Avid 4 Adventure – Bailey, CO Instructor June to August 2019 (summer position)
Ø Provided daily instruction in outdoor adventure skills (mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing & water sports) and in environmental practices (leave no trace principles)
Ø Worked closely with a male co-instructor to provide parameters within which youth (ages 8-17) could safely take risks and grow
Ø Worked as a team to tailor and participate in transformative outdoor experiences that energized youth related to their impact on, and place in, the outdoors
Ø Weighed and packed backcountry foods and created appropriate cooking instructions for other staff
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science – Walker, MI After school program youth attendant October to May 2019
Ø Ensured safety and promoted growth and cooperative learning for children ages 4 to 12 in an environmental after school program
Ø Targeted and facilitated activities to meet student needs and to encourage active engagement in the outdoors
Ø Collected payments and updated electronic fee collection record
Hall Street Bakery – Grand Rapids, MI Cook & Server October to May 2019
Ø Provided excellent customer service and baked/cooked deli-style meals and specialty coffee for diverse customers
Ø Promoted to deliver baked goods between store locations. Drove delivery van with attached 16’ trailer in busy, downtown area
Eagle Village Adventure Learning Center – Hersey, MI Youth Specialist & Lifeguard May to Aug 2018 (summer position)
Ø Promoted growth in extended backpacking trips with youth and taught basic wilderness survival skills
Ø Instructed youth in preparing and packing for (up to 10 day) backpacking trips
Ø Maintained calm approach while supervising/living with severely behaviorally challenged youth ages 8-18
Holger Farms LRS – Hersey, MI Dairy Farm Laborer June to October 2017
Ø Performed physically demanding work, machine milking 85 dairy cows according to industry standards in 5am and 7pm shifts
Ten16 Recovery Network – Big Rapids, MI Housekeeper 2015 to 2017
Ø Provided housekeeping for a non-profit organization
EDUCATION
Reed City High School – Reed City, MI
2017- High school diploma (graduated with honors)
Intercultura Language Program – Heredia, Costa Rica
Student and Budget Traveler from September 2017 to January 2018
Ø Lived with a host family
Ø Monday through Friday attended language school (progressed from beginner to highest intermediate Spanish) and cultural programs
Ø Weekends/holidays traveled through Costa Rica and southern Nicaragua staying in hostels
REFERENCES UPON REQUEST
SKILLS/APTITUDES
-Experienced in teaching outdoor adventure skills
-Trained/experienced in a wide variety of outdoor adventure activities
-Reliable conflict management and problem solving abilities
-Physically strong and resilient
– Able to maintain an engaging and diplomatic approach to working with diverse people
-Highly dedicated and reliable
CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
-Wilderness First Aid certified
-Current Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED/Lifeguard
-AEGIS (non-violent crisis intervention) certified
-Intermediate 10 Spanish Language Certificate (2017-18)
EMPLOYMENT GOAL
As part of a skilled & healthy team, foster outdoor/cultural experiences that empower individuals to engage with and protect nature
VOLUNTEERISM
I have been a mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program for 3 years (my “little” is 16 now!)