Kayla Austin

Forest Intern

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Park Falls, Wisconsin, United States

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Timeline
About me
Optical Manager
Education
- State University of New York College at Potsdam
  2014 - 2016
  Bachelor of Arts - BA Environmental Studies 3.83
  Activities and Societies: Wilderness Education, Malone STEM Program, Program Instructor Challenge Center for Therapeutic Recreation
- Finger Lakes Community College
  2013 - 2014
  Environmental Studies
- Finger Lakes Community College
  2013 - 2014
  Associate of Arts - AA Environmental Studies
Experience
- Finger Lakes National Forest
  May 2015 - Aug 2015
  Forest Intern
  • Worked with members of Green Mountain National Forest to develop a project plan to effectively distribute grant money for Backbone Horse Trail.• Surveyed multiple sites in need of specific restorations by both walk-throughs and tagging problem areas.• Assisted Finger Lakes National Forest in trail maintenance, recreational maintenance, tree felling and caregiving of research sites.
- State University of New York at Potsdam
  Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
  • Developed service learning plans for South Colton and Colton trails to repair and reduce further environmental and user created damage.• Followed proper safety procedures when on site, as well as training volunteer crew members on how to properly handle all tools.• Effectively worked with large volunteer groups to complete each daily task. • Communicated with students, staff and community members in order to create a safe and beneficial climbing experience.• Followed proper procedures when belaying for high ropes and low ropes programs.• Created an environment that allowed participants to demonstrate self-expression and to conquer different challenges both physically and mentally.
  - Trail Member Volunteer
    Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
  - Rock Wall Supervisor
    Sept 2015 - Dec 2016
- SUNY Potsdam Challenge Center
  Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
  Therapeutic Recreation Program Instructor
- Nest Ltd.
  Sept 2017 - Dec 2023
  Sustainability Coordinator Intern
  • Effectively communicate remotely with directors to implement better sustainability practices.• Research new developmental practices pertaining to sustainability.• Create resultant dialog with customers in regards to tiny homes and their development
- Colorado Outward Bound School
  May 2018 - May 2021
  Logistics Coordinator
- Melanzana
  Oct 2020 - Nov 2022
  Quality Control Manager
- REDMAN & GELINAS, S.C
  Jan 2023 - now
  Dispensing Optician
- Tennessee Pass Nordic Center - Cookhouse - Sleep Yurts
  Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
  Yurt Attendent
Licenses & Certifications
- Leave No Trace Educator
  Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics
  Sept 2015
- Wilderness First Responder
  SOLO Wilderness Medical School
  May 2016
  View certificate