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Alexandra C. Buchanan
Tully, NY 13159
***********@*****.***
EDUCATION:
Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
Bachelor of Science degree, Health Education
Minor: Outdoor Recreation
Cumulative GPA: 3.63/4.00
Graduation: May 2011
EMPLOYMENT:
Ithaca College
Ithaca, New York
Set-up Manager
September 2007 – December 2010
• Oversee general operations and upkeep of building
• Secure the building at night and open building in the morning
• Supervise a staff of 30 employees to enforce proper work etiquette at the Information Desk and Recreation Center
• Direct up to 7 staff to ensure furniture set-up requirements for events in the building have been met as requested.
• Schedule and prepare student shifts for the upcoming week.
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation
Fish Creek Campground
Nature Recreation Program, Environmental Educator
Summer 2008, Summer 2009, Summer 2010
• Working at the largest NYS campground in the Adirondack Park where I lead campers in activities such as;
• Nature/Interpretive walks and hikes.
• Nature study, outdoor skills and environmental awareness.
• Childrens' programs, including the DEC's Junior Naturalist Program.
• Group canoe trips and day hikes.
• Campfire programs, guest speakers and performers, audio-visual presentations, and evening programs.
• Sports and recreation activities.
Northwoods Inn
Lake Placid, New York
Front Desk Manager
February 2007 – September 2007
• In charge of checking hotel guests in and out of their rooms, taking reservations and writing confirmation letters.
• Accommodating guests’ needs during their stay, handling payments and check-outs.
NY State Department of Environmental Conservation
Buck Pond Campground
Park and Recreation Aid III
June 2006 – September 2006
• Booth attendant and grounds crew.
• Responsible for keeping the campground clean and looking good.
• Directed campers to their assigned campsite and handled payments.
The Hotel Saranac
Saranac Lake, New York
Hostess / Waitress
June 2005 – February 2007
• Hired as dining room staff and quickly promoted to hostess.
• In charge of cash register, keeping track of reservations, greeting and seating customers
• Balanced receipts at the end of the day.
ORGANIZATIONS
• AAHPERD (American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance)
• AAHE (American Association for Health Education)
• AAPAR (American Association Physical Activity and Recreation)
• Habitat for Humanity
• Adirondack 46'rs Club
• Leave No Trace
• Wilderness Education Association
INTERESTS:
• Hiking
• Outdoors
• Exploring
• Reading
ACHIEVEMENTS:
• Adirondack 46’r (Climbed 46 highest peaks in the Adirondack Park).
• Deans List; Fall '08, Spring '09, Fall '09, Spring '10
SKILLS:
• Computer -Proficient in Word processing, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Internet
• First Aid, CPR, AED (Certified to teach and certify others)
REFERENCES:
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