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Laura Bylund

Laura Bylund

Senior Recreation Supervisor/Adventure Programs Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Special Effects, Rigging, Writing, Real Estate

  • Education

    • Lancaster University

      2003 - 2004
      English Literature, Communication and Media Studies

      Activities and Societies: Lancaster University Mountaineering Club, Women's Basketball Team

    • University of California, Santa Barbara

      2001 - 2005
      B.A. English and Communication

      Activities and Societies: Women's Club Soccer

  • Experience

    • UCSB

      Apr 2005 - Mar 2015
      Senior Recreation Supervisor/Adventure Programs Manager

      Overseeing daily functions of a climbing facility & outdoor vertical sportsprogram; risk management policies & procedures, curricula creation &review, staffing, instructor training, gear maintenance & inspection.Developing new programs. Managing a staff of 20-30. Writing/editingadvertising copy for course catalogs, newsletters & website.

    • The Santa Barbara Independent

      May 2005 - Aug 2006
      Freelance Writer & Special Projects Intern

      Articles and charts for advertising inserts and SALSA Visitor's Guide.

    • Santa Barbara News-Press

      Dec 2005 - Jan 2011
      Freelance Writer

      Featured articles and news briefs for Blue Edge Outdoor Adventure Magazine and Explore Visitor's Guide.

    • Food and Home Magazine

      Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
      Freelance Writer

      Outdoor-related features, such as a piece on altitude illness in the health section of the Winter ’06 issue and one on the acclaimed Santa Barbara County Search & Rescue Team.

    • The ATS Team (Alpine Training Services, ATS Filmworks)

      Aug 2007 - now
      Special Effects Manager

      Vertical stunt coordination, rigging, and special effects for television shows such as The Amazing Race, American Ninja Warrior, The Biggest Loser, Big Brother, & The Bachelorette. Rock & canyon guiding/instruction. Product design & development.

    • Demand Studios

      Jan 2009 - Aug 2009
      Staff Writer

      Outdoor articles for Trails.com.

    • Vapur, Inc.

      Jan 2012 - Jan 2014
      Pro Team Member & Blogger

      Brand representation, events, and blog posts.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Rope Rescue Technician

      NFPA

    • Wilderness First Responder

      Wilderness Medical Associates International

    • Single Pitch Instructor

      American Mountain Guides Association