Sam Mothner

Sam mothner

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location of Sam MothnerMissoula, Montana, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Pursuing a career in environmental advocacy and resource conservation.

  • Education

    • Dunwoody high school

      2014 - 2018

      Activities and Societies: Volunteer at Trout Unlimited and The Dunwoody Nature Center

    • University of montana

      2018 - 2022
      Bachelor's degree resource conservation

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Chi, American Fisheries Society, Backcountry Hunter and Anglers Minors in Wildlife Biology, Wilderness Studies, and Business Administration

  • Experience

    • Orvis

      Mar 2016 - Aug 2018
      Sales associate

      Informed anglers of local conditions and helped them choose the right gear for their needs. Sold lifestyle apparel to shop customers. Instructor of fly fishing classes. Facilitated and planned events with local groups

    • Yellowstone national park

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Youth conservation corps

      Worked with the National Park Service to improve the park through various projects. Enhanced user experience for the 4 million+ annual visitors.

    • Missoula's grizzly hackle llc

      Mar 2019 - Feb 2020
      Sales floor associate

      Informed anglers of local conditions and helped them choose the right gear for their needs. Instructor of fly fishing classes. Facilitated and planned events with local groups

    • University of montana

      Aug 2019 - Aug 2022
      Freshman wilderness experience leader

      Planned and led 4 day backpacking trip for 10+ freshmen. Ensured student safety, facilitated a positive transition to outdoor experiences, and fostered collaboration and group cohesion. Instructed wilderness skills and emphasized best practices, including Leave No Trace principles.

    • The resort at paws up

      May 2021 - Oct 2022
      Fly fishing guide

      Led guided float trips on the Blackfoot River at Paws Up, a Five-Star resort in Southwestern Montana. Instructed both novice and experienced anglers in fly fishing techniques. Skilled at rowing a centerframe raft for up to eight hours daily while navigating through rapids up to class III.

    • Mt. bachelor

      Nov 2022 - Apr 2023
      Rental tech
    • Confluence fly shop

      Apr 2023 - Oct 2023
      Sales associate

      Informed anglers of local conditions and helped them choose the right gear for their needs. Facilitated and planned events with local groups. Bartender.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Cpr & aed

      Aerie backcountry medicine
      Dec 2021
    • Wilderness/remote location first aid

      Aerie backcountry medicine
      Dec 2021