Manager Grand Rapids
Resume:
Curtis Schwartz **** Mallard Creek Circle
Midlothian, VA 23112
************@*****.***
Education:
Brevard College, Brevard, NC Bachelor of Arts, May 2008
Major: Religious Studies Activities: Climbing Outing Club, Disc Golf Club,
Intramurals: Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee
Minor: Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education Fall ‘06, ‘07, Spring ‘07, ‘08 Dean’s List,
GPA 3.77, Magna Cum Laude
Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2005; Spring 2004
Fall 2005, Spring 2004 Dean’s List
Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI Fall 2004-Spring 2005
Major: Ancient Languages Activities: Honors Society, Leadership Jour
-ney, Discipleship Coordinator, GPA
3.3
Minor: Biblical Studies
Related Experience:
Blackwater Outdoor, Richmond, VA Position: Field Operations Manager June-December ’08, June ’10-
& Admissions Coordinator Present
■Build relationships with referral sources and outfitters
■Facilitate Family Weekends
■Hire, train, and oversee Field Guides
■Work with families through admissions process
■Coordinate admissions with other counselors, facilities, etc
■Guide 22 day therapeutic wilderness trips for 4-6 participants
■Coordinate logistics for 22 day trips: gear, food, driving, etc.
■Set up and supervise top rope climbing sites
■Assist in therapy with participants and families
■Maintain physically and emotionally safe environment
Camp High Trails, Angelus Oaks, CA Position: Field/Cabin Instructor January 11- May 30, 2009
■Taught 5th and 6th Graders Science in the outdoors
■Lead and organized small and large group activities
■Supervised 10-16 Students in a cabin
■Cleaned and maintained facilities
Camp Arrowhead for Boys, Tuxedo, NC Position: Counselor, Climbing Director May-August 2007
■Cabin Counselor for campers aged 6-15
■Climbing director
■Maintained a safe climbing wall
■Planned and lead single and multi day climbing/hiking trips
■Directed and planned camper activities
Little Pine Island Camp, Comstock Park, MI Position: Senior Counselor May-August 2005; May-August
2004
■Supervised 7-12 campers ages 6-12
■Belayed campers on high ropes course
■Facilitated group initiatives/ropes course
■Assisted waterfront safety
■Directed activities for campers
■Cleaned cabin and camp facilities
Lake Ann Camp, Lake Ann, MI Position: Lifeguard May-August 2003
■Monitored the waterfront
■Maintained a safe aquatic environment
■Cleaned camp facilities
■Directed groups in boating
■Assisted in camper group activities, games, fishing, and other events
Other Experience:
Jet’s Pizza, Brevard, NC Position: Pizza Delivery October 31, 2006-April 2007
Directions In Research, Grand Rapids, MI Position: Research Specialist February 11-July 15, 2006
Kohl’s Department Store, Walker, MI Position: 3rd Shift Stock November 2003-May 2004
Certifications:
Wilderness First Responder, Wilderness Medical Associates. Expires May 25, 2016.
Leave No Trace Trainer
US National White Water Center, Team Development Center, High and Low Ropes Training, Spring 2008
References:
Chelsea Stipe, Field Therapist *******@*****************.***
Blackwater Outdoor Experiences 804-***-****
Mel Bringle, Division Chair of Humanities Dept. ********@*******.***
Brevard College 828-***-****
Joe Moerschbaecher, Owner/Head Guide *******@************.***
Jenny Kafsky, Head of WLEE Department ********@*******.***
Brevard College 740-***-****
Rhane Pfeiffer ******@*****.***
Friend, former co-worker, climbing partner 971-***-****
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