Gregory Lewis

Experience

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  Orange County Department of Education

  Sept 2002 - Jun 2003

  Instructor, Outdoor Science School at Loch Leven

  Taught science knowledge and skills to fifth- and sixth-graders, as well as skits, songs, and games. Created weekly themes and methods of presentation of information to students. Supervised students during their week-long activity; responsible for immediate health and safety of students.

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  Hunsaker & Associates

  Dec 2004 - Sept 2008

  Survey and Research Assistant

  Researched job projects and proposals at government agencies. Some experience in field survey. Performed inventory control, filed project maps and documents, picked up and delivered supplies and documents, and light maintenance and janitorial duties. Used GIS to create maps regarding construction projects for presentations.

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  Western Los Angeles County Council, Scouting America

  Feb 2008 - Sept 2010

  Camp Whitsett Program Director

  Interviewed and hired applicants, and trained and supervised staff of all levels (80+: skills counselors, lifeguards, maintenance staff, etc.). Penultimately responsible for the quality of instruction, appropriate use and care of materials and facilities, communication to the campers, the health and safety of staff and campers, and discipline of staff members. Utilized written evaluations by campers and by and of staff. Previous eight years on staff included supervision of the backpacking and high adventure program (and again in 2011) and the supervision of the camp dining hall. Show less

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  County of Riverside

  Nov 2008 - Nov 2010

  Range Inspector

  Nov. 2008, May 2009, Nov. 2010.Oversaw up to eight precincts on election days, including all procedures and payroll. Supervised and supported personnel, equipment, locations, and problems and situations. First worked in 2000 as a student worker; also worked as a Clerk and Precinct Inspector.

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  American Outdoor Education

  Sept 2009 - now

  Oversight and leadership of outdoor education companies and programs. Administrative leadership and long-term planning.Some days I wear a tie; some days I wear hiking boots. Ensure a high quality program and excellent experience for staff, students, teachers, and guests. Lead multiple programs at sites across California and create and manage annual budgets. Revised and created science curriculum. Trained staff in curriculum and other program skills and methods. Created and revised schedules for the program. Communicated with teachers, administrators, and parents about special needs. Daily and weekly support of staff, students, and teachers. As Trail Guide led science lessons, camp programs, and supervised students daily and overnight. Promoted to Program Lead in December 2009; duties include running events, program development, staff training, morale, discipline, and housing issues. Also responsible for duties of a Trail Guide. Worked with 5th/6th grade groups of 20-30 students for week-long events. Helped revise program lesson plans during training and throughout program.

  • Outdoor Education Director

    Apr 2023 - now

  • Outdoor Education Manager

    Sept 2017 - Apr 2023

  • Assistant Manager

    Sept 2015 - Sept 2017

  • Outdoor Education Supervisor

    Jan 2014 - Sept 2015

  • Trail Guide and Program Lead

    Sept 2009 - Jan 2014