Megan Welty

Experience

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  Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.

  Jun 2004 - Aug 2007

  Whitewater Rafting, Backpacking, and Rock Climbing Guide

  • Conducted whitewater rafting trips, backpacking trips, and rock climbing outings for various sized groups• Demonstrated and developed leadership and team building skills while working with large groups• Responsible for setting anchor systems, belaying, and facilitating rock-climbing groups• Lead backpacking groups on 4 to 5 day excursions that included peak climbs, solo nights, night hikes, and gourmet cooking• Assisted customers with making reservations, checking in, and payment Show less

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  University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Aug 2007 - May 2008

  Outdoor Connections Representative

  • Assisted customers with the rental of outdoor gear and other recreational equipment• Lead how-to clinics for beginner backpackers and campers• Researched, planned, and marketed back country trips for students and public• Appointed to the UW-L Rec Sports Student Advisory Committee, 2007-2008

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  Wilderness Inquiry

  May 2008 - Sept 2011

  Program Manager

  • Supervised, hired, scheduled, and developed 40+ staff on 180+ events, serving over 18,000 people• Provided logistical planning and coordination for integrated wilderness trips and programs• Guided sea kayaking, backpacking, and canoeing trips for people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities• Managed database of logistical details for 30+ tripping destinations• Developed marketing materials using HTML, website development

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  Vertical Endeavors

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Coordinates, promotes, and evaluates new programs and re-energizes existing programs• Develops partnerships and maintains relationships with organizations and businesses• Increased group sales and integrated a Customer Relationship Management tool to track all group contracts resulting in increased sales• Leads training of climbing wall staff in new programs, team building, and risk management

  • Programs Coordinator

    May 2012 - Jan 2014

  • Group Sales and New Heights Instructor

    Jan 2012 - May 2012
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  Three Rivers Park District

  Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

  Guest Services
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  Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute

  Jan 2014 - now

  Coordinate adaptive sports and recreation programs including:Alpine Ski & SnowboardCycling, HandcyclingNordic SkiingRock ClimbingArcheryBowlingScuba Diving

  • Senior Program Specialist

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Manager - Sports & Recreation Department

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2022

  • Supervisor - Sports & Recreation Department

    Aug 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Adaptive Alpine Ski and Snowboard Program Coordinator

    Jan 2014 - Nov 2018