Ryan Tant

Experience

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  Ski Haus Sports Center

  Nov 2008 - May 2012

  Sales Associate
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  Delmarva Shorebirds

  Mar 2013 - Jul 2015

  Mascot
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  Bedtime Inn

  Apr 2013 - Oct 2014

  Front Desk Receptionist/Maintenence

  Answering up to 100 calls daily, Customer Service, Reservations

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  Groundworks Farm

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2014

  Farm Hand

  Assist in daily operations of an Organic Farm and CSA.

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  Chesapeake Bay Foundation

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2015

  Environmental Educator
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  Conservation Corps Minnesota & Iowa

  Feb 2017 - Dec 2017

  Crew Leader

  1,700-hour Americorps service term. Project contracts with National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, The Conservation Foundation, The Nature Conservancy, Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation, Iowa County Conservation Boards, private landowners.Led a crew of myself and 4 crew members to accomplish set goals in a safe but productive work environment. Managed crew personalities and dynamics to keep all members focused on the tasks at hand. Acted as Conservation Corps liaison between project hosts and crew and made contact with project hosts prior to scheduled work days to coordinate job and equipment needed and to prepare crew. Trained crew members on equipment use and maintenance. Balanced crew budget for spike trips.Maintained crew health and safety.Conducted crew meetings and evaluations.Endured 10-hour work days of arduous physical labor in various conditions and terrain.4 weeks of front country camping.Hands-on training and experience includes: Oak/Hickory Savanna Restoration; Japanese Honeysuckle, European Buckthorn, Garlic Mustard, Sweet Clover, Canada Thistle, Eastern Red Cedar, and Black Locust removal; habitat construction, habitat restoration; Mourning Dove banding; chemical application; footpath bridge construction; painted and stained deck and fencing; fence repair; debris removal; plant and tree identification; stream bank erosion plantings; GIS mapping and data collection; and 1,300 acres of prescribed fire. Show less

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  Conservation Legacy

  Feb 2018 - Nov 2021

  My current role is to support over 40+ National Service members across the country annually. These service members participate in natural and cultural resource management, partnering with community organizations as well as state and federal agencies. Lead Conservation Corps crews on trail maintenance projects in the Shenandoah National Park and Monongahela National Forest. Lead a team of 5 to Puerto Rico for 30 day deployment following Hurricane's Irma and Maria to assist in the clean-up and structure restoration efforts. Provided leadership guidance to those individuals to continue their growth through-out their careers.

  • Program Coordinator

    Sept 2018 - Nov 2021

  • Crew Leader Development Lead

    Feb 2018 - Aug 2018
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  Chocolate Moose

  Nov 2019 - Dec 2020

  Climbing Instructor

  Maintain a high level of energy and support for guestsBelay climbers in our 30ft tall gym.Teach belay courses to gym members.Remove, clean and replace climbing holds on a bi-weekly basis.Assisted with the building and installation of a retractable “Moonboard” climbing wall.Worked in small, dark recesses behind the climbing wall to repair and replace t-nuts that had fallen through or become stripped.

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  YMCA of Southern West Virginia

  Mar 2021 - Oct 2021

  Lifeguard

  Oversee lap pool swimmers in the morning, perform lifeguard duties as necessary, track number of swimmers each hour, manage pool lane occupancy and scheduling.

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  The Resort at Glade Springs

  May 2021 - Sept 2021

  Head Lifeguard

  Oversee the outdoor pool and bar, responsible for other lifeguard efficiency, perform all lifeguarding duties, maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service.

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  Stewards Individual Placements

  Nov 2021 - May 2022

  Program Manager, Preservation & Trades

  Program Manager, Preservation & Trades - Works directly with the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Training Center to provide opportunities for young adults and military veterans to gain skills in historic trades and preservation while working alongside National Park Service professionals.

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  The Y in Central Maryland

  Feb 2022 - Dec 2023

  Oversee lifeguard operations at this location, assist swimmers as necessary, and manage chemical and pool operations.

  • Universal Associate

    Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

  • Head Lifeguard

    Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

  • Gym Monitor

    Feb 2022 - Dec 2022
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  Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative

  Nov 2023 - now

  Experience Coordinator New River Gorge Region