Summary

I have experience in team-based field conservation work and outdoor projects, as I have led conservation projects, conducted horticultural research, and spent extensive time in the backcountry as a trek guide. I was in Venture Scouts and was a Leave No Trace trainer, so I am aware of the principles of environmental stewardship required in the backcountry. I am organized and self-motivated, having performed jobs involving both individual and group aspects such as campaigning with a nonprofit group, which involved interpersonal communication skills for organizing events.

Work Experience

Backcountry Tour Guide and Sea Kayaking Guide at Boy Scout Camp Denali High Adventure Base. 2019

Leadership of groups of children and adults on two week backcountry treks, requiring independence, interpersonal skills and resourcefulness as I navigated unexpected challenges in the backcountry

Explained basics of sea kayaking and guided clients through emergency procedures, and general information about the area

Managed outdoor sporting equipment, inventory, performed maintenance work

Ecology Merit Badge Counselor at Buffalo Bill Boy Scout Camp. 2018

Leadership in conservation projects; I spearheaded teams in removal of invasive cheatgrass and gathered native seeds to plant in erosion-prone areas

Oversight of ecology staff, delegation of tasks to staff members

Communication and coordination with parents and staff team members

Teaching children ecology related subjects; using interpersonal communication abilities to communicate complex concepts of ecology in simple, audience-appropriate language

Ecology Merit Badge Director at Eagle River Boy Scout Camp. 2019

Teaching children ecology related subjects

Conferences with parents and guardians

Outdoor equipment maintenance

Oversight of ecology staff, delegation of tasks to staff members

Canvasser at GreenCorp. 2019

Campaigned with a team, requiring teamwork with a group of 10 people.

Visited >50 homes per day to deliver persuasive presentations on environmental issues

Grassroots and media campaigning

Networking with media and government representatives

Event coordination

Door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and petitioning

Canvasser at Blitz Canvassing. 2022

Worked with a team of campaigners to create strategies to engage and educate voters on the issue

Used interpersonal communication abilities to interact with the Arkansas voter base to gather up to 50 signatures per day

Community Engagement

Boy Scout Volunteering

C.O.P.E. level 1 trainer and volunteer, teaching scouts the basics of climbing and rappelling, running a climbing course

Leave No Trace trainer, teaching scouts about concepts of stewardship and kindness to the environment through presentations and volunteer events

Intern with Mighty Earth- 2018-2019

Coordinated events of groups up to 50 people for campaign related events.

Communicated with media outlets.

Phone banking volunteers, training volunteer groups of 10-50 people.

Co-founder and Student Outreach Coordinator of Students Advocating for the Environment (SAFE). 2019-2021

Coordination of groups of 10-50 people

Teaching young adults about the importance of environmental and social advocacy

Certifications

CPR certified 2020

SERV safe food safety certified 2020

Wilderness first aid certified 2020

ArcGIS Certified 2021

Education

3.8 GPA, graduated Spring 2022

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR

Major: Environmental Soil and Water Science in the Bumpers Honors College

Published thesis on the economic viability of weed management methods on high-tunnel tomatoes

Gracie Morrison

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adrsir@r.postjobfree.com

80 East Sycamore, Fayetteville, AR, 72703

Roland, AR

72135

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