Kami Bakken

Experience

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  SERENE Social

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Marketing and Parnterships Intern

  SERENE is an international curator of wellness, collaborating with world leaders in holistic wellness.• Created processes for communications development and partnership building to help launch SereneBook, a content rich tech platform focused on holistic wellness• Assisted in developing company’s mission and helped to develop events based around these aspects such as Rooftop Yoga and An Evening of Holistic Sustainability• Published and co-wrote various articles and blogs about the company, concepts behind alternative medicine and issues revolved around sustainability • Strategized ways to market and introduce the launch of SereneBook to partners and users of the platform Show less

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  WCNR College Council

  May 2016 - May 2017

  Outreach Coordinator

  Warner College of Natural Resources College Council is student run organization that engages Warner students in college events, volunteer opportunities and decision making within the Warner College. It creates a sense of community and action within the college. • Coordinated campus outreach events such as, Discover CSU, Choose CSU, Transfer Visit Days, and Prospective Student Visit days focused on informing and enticing prospective Warner College students • Assisted in facilitating committee meetings and organizing roles and tasks for over 40 student members to accomplish • Arranged guest speakers and organize club activities such as Cans Around the Oval and Pancake Breakfast to enhance community service for over 150,000 community members• Handled a budget of $15,000 to allocate to campus and community events for the Warner College student body Show less

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  EnvironMENTORS

  Sept 2016 - May 2017

  Environmental Science Mentor

  • Develop and assist in creating an environmental science experiment with a high school student through 8 consecutive months• Provide mentorship to student through educating and introducing student to environmental processes and scientific theory• Train mentee on conducting scientific experiments, recording and analyzing data, and forming a conclusion

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  Environmental Policy Awareness Coalition

  Nov 2016 - May 2018

  Executive Officer

  • Assisted in creating an environmental policy association that aims to collaborate with CSU faculty, staff, undergraduate and graduate students, and Fort Collins community members to affect change through education, information dissemination and policy advocacy • Developed committees for over 150 students and community members to focus on a variety of environmental issues on a local and federal level • Implemented and contributed to events focused on environmental issues such as No Man’s Land Film Festival and bringing Bill Ritter to talk about Colorado environmental policies Show less

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  Colorado State University Outdoor Program

  Mar 2017 - Aug 2018

  Outdoor Program Trip Instructor

  • Lead and assist with the Outdoor Program trips such as Intro to Rock Climbing, Intro to Trad Climbing, Backcountry Skiing and Backpacking and the Fall Break Trip to Utah • Train with Outdoor Program trip instructors on trips and clinics to gain outdoor knowledge and skillsets involving wilderness medicine, backcountry skiing, ice climbing and rock climbing • Coordinated and hosted No Man’s Land Film Festival event to focus on access to public lands and women’s involvement in the outdoors for over 200 attendees Show less

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  Rocky Mountain National Park

  May 2017 - Oct 2017

  Bouldering Intern

  • Planned outreach events such as the Rocky Mountain Rendezvous and presentations at climbing gyms with 20 outside non-profit and industry partners to collaborate on sustainable climbing ethics • Analyzed resource impacts in the National Park Service to create a new management plan for bouldering in alpine areas to be carried out for the next 5 years• Assisted in launching campaigns about sustainable climbing ethics in RMNP throughout the summer season through outside and in-field outreach, research and analysis, and data collection• Established corporate partnerships with Black Diamond, Petzl, and Sublime Climbing for sponsorship of the Bouldering Project through social media outreach and in-kind donations Show less

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  Protect Our Winters

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2019

  Policy & Advocacy Team

  Protect Our Winters aims to help passionate outdoor people protect the places and lifestyles they love from climate change.Founded in 2007 by professional snowboarder Jeremy Jones, we are a community of athletes, scientists, creatives and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations• Organized, designed and executed POW events including 46 Drop In & Vote Parties, the POW Party and Outdoor Retailer activations, and the Burton US Open and contributed to fundraising efforts of over $50,000• Maintained and expanded corporate and grassroot relationships to increase POW’s advocacy efforts in Battleground states• Contributed to marketing and communication efforts for POW’s climate policy agenda, Alliance Members and partners, and increased POW’s social presence and community through creating social engagements, contributing research and providing administrative support • Assisted in launching and organizing 3 campaigns focused on voting in the 2018 midterm election, the Artic National Wildlife Refuge, and contacting representatives on climate action• Analyzed and tracked policy actions specific to climate legislation during the 2018 midterm election while contributing to POW’s lobby days in DC for athletes, CEOs and corporate partners Show less

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  Santa Barbara Adventure Company

  Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Guide

  Outdoor educator and sea kayak guide for a variety of customized trips and experiences, including mainland sea kayak tours and as Channel Island National Park's sole outfitter. Responsible for trip logistics, risk management, gear maintenance, open water skills and outdoor education curriculum.

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  REI

  May 2019 - Dec 2019

  Outdoor Programs and Camp Specialist

  I was involved with developing and expanding relationships with local non-profits and corporate partners to build on community engagement in the Santa Barbara region through in-store experiences, classes, workshops and events that increased knowledge and skills of outdoor technical skills and stewardship. I also specialized in the Camp and Rock Climbing departments to outfit and assist REI customers on the best use and gear fit for their needs.

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  Canyonlands Field Institute

  Mar 2020 - Oct 2021

  Outdoor Educator and River Guide
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  Ruggette

  Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Director of Outreach and Ambassador Programs
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  REI

  Nov 2020 - Mar 2021

  Sales Associate
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  Freeflow Institute

  Jun 2022 - now

  River Guide and Facilitator
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  The Freeflow Foundation

  Aug 2022 - now

  Director of The Freeflow Foundation
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  Canyons River Company

  May 2023 - now

  Multi-day River Guide

  Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers

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  Rivers for Change

  Jan 2024 - now

  Director of Ambassador and Grant Programs