Berette McNaught

Experience

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  Wind and the Willows

  Aug 2017 - Dec 2020

  Band Member

  - Singer and ukulele player for Bozeman-based band Wind and the Willows- Performed shows around Montana, including headlining a sold-out show at The Filling Station- Released first album in February 2019 and second album in October 2020 on all streaming services- Toured in Colorado in July 2019

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  Big Sky Youth Empowerment

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2020

  Mentor

  - Implemented a strength-based approach to encourage healthy behaviors and relationships for adolescents aged 13-17 who struggle with mental, emotional, and social challenges- Provided a safe space for participants and mentors to grow through outdoor activities including skiing, rock climbing, and whitewater rafting- Collaborated with program managers and other mentors to develop one-on-one programs to assist youth in developing interpersonal skills and prepare them to be independent and empowered in adulthood Show less

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  Utah Olympic Park

  May 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Managed a team of employees and oversaw adventure operations• Collaborated with supervisors to implement effective safety measures for both guests and employees in various activities including high ropes courses and zip lines• Trained new employees according to a specific set of safety guidelines• Assessed risk factors for every trip, including the physical ability level of each guest and rapidly changing weather conditions• Promoted safety through gear-up, instructional talks, daily maintenance and inspection of zip line course, braking system, and trails Show less

  • Lead Guide

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Guide

    May 2018 - Jun 2018
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  Growth International Volunteer Excursions (GIVE)

  Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  Lead Specialist

  - Generated increased sales for overseas volunteer trips- improved self-motivation and leadership skills- experience with Salesforce- improved ambition and communication skills

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  Montana Whitewater and Yellowstone Zip Line

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Zip Line Guide

  - Promoted safety for a low-risk zip-line experience through gear-up, instructional talks, and daily maintenance and inspection on course, braking system, and trails- Entertained clients and provided historical and geographical information about Yellowstone National Park and the surrounding area- Assessed risk factors for every trip, including the physical ability level of each guest and rapidly changing weather

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  Montana State University-Bozeman

  Aug 2019 - May 2020

  - Implemented a lesson plan independently for a classroom of 100+ students for an upper-level psychology course- Provided feedback to students to improve essay writing within APA standards- Collaborated with the professor to create weekly teaching schedules - Research Assistant for the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Lab of Montana (CAALM) at MSU- Collected, cleaned, and analyzed data using Microsoft Excel and MindWare- Placed electrodes and interpreted heart rate variability and impedance data - Increased campus-wide student involvement through the Office of International Programs by promoting local and international involvement- provided one-on-one guidance and resources for students interested in studying abroad- Analyzed MSU Strategic Plan and gave feedback on how to increase student retention and involvement

  • Teaching Assistant

    Jan 2020 - May 2020

  • Research Assistant

    Sept 2019 - May 2020

  • Student Engagement Global Ambassador

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  SHINE Beer Sanctuary and Bottle Shop

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Bartender and Floor Support

  • Created a welcoming environment for visiting guest providing a memorable dining experience• Displayed essential knowledge of menu items and gave recommendations to increase guest satisfaction• Maintained positive customer relations in a fast-paced environment

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  Cascade Ridge

  Jun 2020 - Aug 2020

  Guest Services Associate

  - Provided superior customer service for residents and guests of the Cascade Ridge Development in Big Sky, Montana, including basic home maintenance, bartending, and providing local guidance of the Big Sky and Bozeman area- Attended the development's guest lodge, including pool maintenance, landscaping, and daily cleaning

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  True North Wilderness Program

  Sept 2020 - May 2023

  - Coordinate program-wide medical care for up to 50 students- Complete in-field medical assessments- Communicate with parents, doctors, and pharmacies to ensure that medications are received onsite in a timely manner, that prescriptions are up-to-date, and that medications can be administered properly - Attend all student enrollments to ensure medications are documented, packed and ready to go to the field with the student- Collaborate with all departments to ensure that medications are properly administered and tracked in the field- Ensure complete documentation of medication dispensation and medical care- Implemented the use of telehealth for in-field patient care Show less • Facilitate the logistics of students’ therapeutic experience for their entire stay in the program, from onboarding students until graduation• Ensure timeliness of student doctor’s appointments, workshops, and transportation from site to site• Organization in day-to-day events including food packing, med kit management, daily field check-ins, and managing supplies needed in the field• Responded to in-field emergencies after hours as part of the Emergency Response On-Call Team• Took over Operations Director duties in their absence, including creating a daily schedule, interdepartmental communication, and overseeing daily program-wide operations Show less

  • Medical Coordinator

    Apr 2022 - May 2023

  • Operations Coordinator

    Oct 2021 - May 2022

  • Wilderness Therapy Guide

    Sept 2020 - Sept 2021
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  Vermont Youth Conservation Corps

  May 2023 - Oct 2023

  Farm Crew Leader

  - Worked on an 11-acre organic vegetable farm- Grew and distributed produce in shares to over 400 Vermont families weekly as part of the Health Care Share- Led a crew of 8 high-school-aged crew members, guiding them to complete high-quality farmtasks, presenting them with educational enrichment sessions, and helping them work towardspersonal and team goals- Oversaw systems for produce storage to ensure accurate counts of produce for upcomingshares- Worked in the fields transplanting, weeding, and harvesting, and took the produce throughwash/pack to be ready for distribution- Completed two Americorps terms, for a total of 23 weeks Show less

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  STOWE STREET CAFE, LLC

  Jan 2024 - May 2024

  Baker and Barista
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  Wilderness Inquiry

  May 2024 - Oct 2024

  - Supported the logistics of local and national canoe and backpacking trips with a focus on adaptive and inclusive programming- Maintained comprehensive inventory of gear and medical supplies and supported the management of food systems to ensure safe and effective programming- Led and coordinated volunteers and staff to complete tasks efficiently and to high standards, ensuring quality outcomes and fostering a collaborative work environment- Collaborated closely with the operations team to evaluate and optimize existing operational systems while developing strategic plans for management of a new location Show less

  • Primary Outdoor Leader

    Jul 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Operations Assistant

    May 2024 - Sept 2024
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  Franklin Center

  Nov 2024 - now

  Employment Support Specialist