Kayla Austin

Kayla Austin

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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 certificate