Scott A. Nesvold
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Bayfield, WI 54814
*****.*******@*****.***
EDUCATION Mankato State University
Graduate Course Work in Experiential Education.
Carleton College
BA, Major in Geology; All course work for secondary certification in Earth Science.
WORK EXPERIENCE Apostle Islands Cruises
Marine Captain (April 2024 – November 2024)
*Safe operation of vessels
*Give informative and entertaining narration
*Deckhand when other captain in charge
Madeline Island Ferry Line
Marine Captain (Feb 2016 – Jan 2024)
*Safe operation ferry boats
*Deckhand on days other captain is in charge
Deckhand on Ferry Boats (Sept 2014 – Feb 2016)
Trek & Trail
Programs Director (May 1996 – Sept 2014)
* Administered day to day operations of outfitting company
* Designed and instructed training for guide staff
* Managed and scheduled staff
Bayfield Schools
Substitute Teaching (Oct 03’ – May 2014)
* Worked with special needs children extensively
* Tutored Title I reading
* Taught math, science, history, and physical education
* Internship leading snowshoeing for teachers
Mukluk Mushing
Owner (Oct ’01 – April ’03)
* Managed finances and marketing of company
* Planned and lead dog sledding adventures
* Trained and cared for 18 sled dogs
Sunny Cove Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayak Guide (April ’01 - Sept. ’01)
* Led sea kayak trips in Kenai Fjords National Park Carleton College
Assistant Nordic Ski Coach (1990-1992)
* Lead practices of varsity and club skiers
* Ran video and technique sessions with skiers
* Supported athletes achieving top 10 NCSA conference
* Supported team qualifying for NCSA Nationals
Head Nordic Ski Coach (1992-1994)
* Managed finances and logistics of team for small liberal arts college
* Planned and implemented training plans for varsity skiers and citizen racers
* Coached athletes to top ten finishes in NCAA Conference races Bierman’s Furniture
Driver and Delivery Person (1990-1995)
* Managed deliveries and pickups of furniture and flooring supplies COACHING EXPERIENCE CANSKI (Chequamegon Area Nordic Ski Club) (2004 – 2023)
* Founding member
* Webmaster
* Coached Middle School and High School Racers
* High School Boys won 2014 State Championship
Ashland High School Ski Team
* Lead technique and training sessions for varsity racers and beginning skiers Carleton College Assistant Nordic Ski Coach (1990-1992)
* Lead practices of varsity and club skiers
* Ran video and technique sessions with skiers
* Supported athletes achieving top 10 NCSA conference
* Supported team qualifying for NCSA Nationals
Carleton College Head Nordic Ski Coach (1992-1994)
* Managed finances and logistics of team for small liberal arts college
* Planned and implimented training plans for varsity skiers and citizen racers
* Coached athletes to top ten finishes in NCAA Conference races Sisu Skiers/Team Birkie – St. Paul Masters Program
* Received coaches training from top level coaches
* Received top level technique training
* Coached master skiers
Faribault Explorer Post – Canoe Racing
* Coached Middle School and High School Racers to National Championship ATHLETICS EXPERIENCE XC Ski Racing
* 4 years NCSA varsity racing
* 11 time Birkie Elite Wave (1986 – present)
High School Cross Country – 4 years
High School Track – 4 years
Junior High and High School Wrestling – 7 years
Marathon Canoe Racing – 13 years semi-professionally CERTIFICATIONS 100 Ton Master License– Merchant Mariner Credential First Aid & CPR
Coach III, Assessor I – British Canoe Union
Wilderness First Responders (expired)
ADDITIONAL EDUCATION British Canoe Union (1996 - 2014)
/AFFILIATIONS Team Birkie Coaching Clinics
REFERENCES Doug Liphart (h) 715-***-**** (c) 715-***-****
* I have worked with Doug at Carleton College, Trek & Trail, Ashland Ski Team, and CANSKI.
Mary Sweval (c) 715-***-**** **********@*****.***
* Owner of Trek & Trail when I was working there
Shannon Mager (c) 715-***-**** *******@*************.***
*Manager Apostle Islands Cruises