Andrew Charles

Experience

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  AmeriCorps

  Jan 2009 - Aug 2010

  Adventure Learning Camps Intern

  *Co-coordinated wilderness trips around Northwestern United States (Example Trips: Grand Canyon, Yellow Stone National Park, and Pacific Crest Trail)*Performed office duties (Phone calls, filing, trip preparation, stocking supplies, customer service)*Assisted in moving into headquarters space (Built shelves, arranged storage area, organized office space, computer installation)*Stocked and loaded the van during trips*Facilitated activities during wilderness trips (Backpacking, hiking, kayaking)*Performed pre-trip and post-trip procedures (Evaluations, itinerary, equipment inspection) Show less

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  North Idaho College

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2013

  Student Activities Coordinator

  • Planned and managed events for North Idaho College students• Participated in strategic planning and team development of Student Events Board• Designed events, strategic marketing plans, conducted activity evaluations• Contracted talents, managed portfolios, and supervised projects• Attended regional NACA (National Association for Campus Activities) conference

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  Port Of Hope

  May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Residential Tech

  *Performed office tasks and intensive outpatient program duties*Facilitated intake procedures*Conducted screening and assessments (DUI Evaluations)*Performed prerequisite testing on patients*Maintained tracking records of residential clients and detox patients*Transferred to BOP (Bureau of Prisons); distributed medication(s)*Transported BOP inmates to sites of employment; transported residential clients to recreation sites

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  City of Boise

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2018

  Recreation Lead

  *Perform office tasks and assist with community center programs*Maintain files with information and program participants*Supervise of 160+ youth daily with team of recreation staff*Facilitate recreational activities to engage youth*Coordinate youth outreach programs around the city (Preparation of equipment, forms, supplies)*Provide mentoring and life skills development for kids and teens

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  Andrew Charles Photography

  Jun 2017 - now

  Photographer

  Offering professional photography services to fit individual needs. Immersive sessions with affordable options. Build your portfolio or share your style!

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  Urban Air Adventure Parks

  Dec 2017 - May 2018

  Assistant Manager / Park Lead

  *Conduct facility assessments and inspections*Facilitate opening and closing procedures*Coordinate staff to assure park is safe and clean*Perform duties associated with operating and maintaining facility*Conflict resolution with staff, guests, and other to generate excellent customer service*Assist in smooth operations of front and back of house (Front desk, concessions, park attractions)*Training of new employees in job tasks*Shipment intake of supplies, when needed*Operations for special events at facility Show less

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  UnityWorks Foundation

  Nov 2018 - May 2020

  Outreach Specialist

  National nonprofit organization committed to a belief in the oneness of humanity, the value of diversity, and the need for unity. Our mission is to promote cross-racial and cross-cultural understanding, inclusion and social justice, with a focus on K-12 schools.*Raise awareness of the Foundation’s mission, programs and materials*Recruit new schools and districts and arrange for UnityWorks trainings*Obtain local grants and sponsors to help subsidize the training*Perform other mutually agreed upon tasks as requested by the Executive Director Show less

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  Washington State University

  Aug 2019 - Mar 2020

  Grant/Contract Administrator

  Grant/Contract AdministratorCAHNRS Business and Financial OfficeCollege of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource SciencesPre-Award Grants, Post-Award Grants, Monitor and Maintain Accounts, Grants Support including: Assisting faculty and staff in preparation of proposals, review and prepare applications, confirm regulations and compliance are aligned, coordinate with departments to meet deadlines. Work as liaison for funding agencies. Advise faculty and staff on allowable expenditures. Modify record keeping and budgeting systems. Provide fiscal administration for grants/contracts, cooperative agreements, sub-contracts, negotiations with federal, state, and private sponsors/agencies at a unit level. Show less

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  The Haunted Lodge, LLC

  Oct 2020 - now

  Event Director

  The Haunted Lodge is a startup community fundraising initiative focused on boosting economic health by providing a thrilling experience to generate support for scary-good causes. We accomplish this through events and activities, including our signature fundraiser hosted in the form of a Haunted House. The Promo-Haunt for October 2021 will be our "soft opening" to help with branding and immersion in the community. We plan to launch our industry-level Haunt in 2022!

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  NRS - Northwest River Supplies, Inc.

  Feb 2021 - Sept 2022

  Warehouse Bursting

  Northwest River Supplies Burster/Picker. Order fulfillment working with shipping, receiving, and fellow warehouse crew. 100% Employee-owned, NRS was founded on the idea that a positive approach to business could enhance the lives of its community of stakeholders while outperforming the cynical and exploitative practices of many conventional companies. This basic principle guides every aspect of our business, from product development to marketing to sales. Everything we do, and every decision we make, is focused on creating value for our customers, business partners and communities. At our Moscow, Idaho headquarters you’ll find passionate rafters, whitewater kayakers, sea kayakers, stand up paddlers, kayak anglers and fly fishermen whose lives and livelihoods are intimately connected with water. Our future depends on healthy waters where our customers and we can recreate, recharge and reconnect with nature. We’re committed to preserving access to on-the-water recreation and to promoting stewardship of our precious wild places. We work closely with national organizations and local groups throughout the world to help take care of our rivers, lakes and oceans. Get more info at nrs.com Show less