Matt Gee

Matt Gee

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Outdoor Educator

  • Education

    • TAFE Queensland

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      Certificate IV Outdoor Recreation

      Activities and Societies: - Flat Water Canoe Guide - Instruct Intermediate Bushwalking - Instruct High & Low Rope Activities - Instruct Artificial Rock Climbing & Abseiling - Conduct Archery - Mountain Bike Guide - Vertical Rescue

  • Experience

    • Apex Queensland Youth Camps

      Mar 2008 - Apr 2015

      • Design & Development of all activity programmes for all sites,• Asset maintenance (activity equipment, installations, associated inventories),• In field activity facilitation both as instructor & Programme Coordinator, • Recruit, train, induction activity staff,• Regular site visits to camp properties to review equipment, conduct staff reviews, updating and running training sessions,• Source, develop and maintain third party contractor relationships,• Run regular reports, deliver results to line management and develop reports for board meetings,• Assist in new business development in conjunction with CEO, Marketing Team,• Identify new activity programme packages, research and develop to market ready,• Develop, monitor, manage all sites activity budgets (revenue, costs, depreciation, staffing),• Identify, implement, manage and review all WHS and Risk Management policies, procedures and processes across all sites. Show less • Management of staffing work roster for activity duties• Ensuring qualified activity staff are rostered for activities.• Provide in-house training/updating of skills for activity personnel• Programming & liaison with group’s activities. (Itinerary preparation, Input of activities into camps program)• Marketing/up selling camp activity services • Maintaining a cost effective operation for facilitated activities. Gross profit margin greater than 8%• Responsible for activity sections of the Standard Operating Procedures • Preparation and updating of risk management procedures for activities.• Overseeing of activity equipment maintenance and repairs as well as ensuring compliance with legislative / industry standards.• Attend staff meetings. Show less

      • Group Activities Operations Manager

        May 2014 - Apr 2015
      • Camp Operations Manager

        Sept 2013 - May 2014
      • Activities Coordinator

        Mar 2008 - Sept 2013
    • YMCA Brisbane

      Apr 2015 - Mar 2020
      Camp Operations Manager - Leslie Dam

      The Camp Manager position is a leadership role that required a complete knowledge and understanding of all aspects of YMCA Camp Leslie Dam operations including administration, programming, catering, accommodation, housekeeping, risk and facilities management. In conjunction with direct reports, manage all day to day operations of the camp facilities through the provision of high-quality customer service to achieve planned outcomes.

    • Its Simple Coffee & Bites

      Mar 2016 - Jun 2020
      Owner

      Mobile Coffee Van providing coffee and catering across the Southern Downs in Queensland

    • UC Camping

      Mar 2020 - Nov 2023
      Site Manager
    • Peninsula Outdoors

      Dec 2023 - now
      Owner
    • Salty Surf School

      Aug 2024 - now
      Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate III Public Safety

      Surf Life Saving Queensland
    • Certificate III Public Safety Firefighting

      Country Fire Authority (CFA)
    • Certificate 4 Outdoor Recreation

      TAFE Queensland
    • Certificate 3 Community Recreation

      YMCA Brisbane
    • Certificate IV Training and Assessment

      Elmoaccredited
    • Diploma Project Management

      Australian College of Training and Employment
    • Level II Chainsaw Operator

      TAFE Queensland
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer Firefighter - 3rd Lieutenant & OHS Officer

      Issued by Country Fire Authority (CFA) on Mar 2020
      Country Fire Authority (CFA)Associated with Matt Gee
    • Volunteer Firefighter

      Issued by Queensland Fire and Emergency Services on Feb 2010
      Queensland Fire and Emergency ServicesAssociated with Matt Gee