Pei Ting Tham

Experience

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  Nomad Adventure

  Sept 2006 - Apr 2009

  Senior Executive - Business & Operations

  Part of a small team and was involved in all areas of business and technical operations which included an indoor rock-climbing facility, adventure gear retail store, recreational rafting trips, high ropes course, and team building programs.• Designed and executed urban adventure races in three different locations for corporate clients.• Team leader in volunteer and racer management for a technical adventure race. • Managed front-end and back-end operations of adventure gear retail store. Show less

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  Outward Bound Australia

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2011

  Group Instructor

  Led and facilitated programs with high-risk outdoor elements in remote locations. Responsible for group safety, client satisfaction and meeting specific educational aims. Coordinated program logistics relating to food, transportation and equipment. Lived and worked in remote locations with limited resources. Specialized activities include hiking, orienteering, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, high & low ropes courses.• Recipient of Technical Excellence Award.• Trained and assessed interns in technical skills and course instruction as part of the Learning and Development Team.• Acted as mentors for incoming junior staff.• Led reconnaissance trips in search of new operational areas. Show less

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  Outward Bound Hong Kong

  Sept 2011 - Apr 2012

  Outdoor Instructor

  Led and facilitated programs for school and corporate groups based in Sai Kung. Activities include hiking, orienteering, rock climbing, dragon-boating, rafting, sailing and high ropes course. Led courses that were conducted in a variety of languages including English, Mandarin and Cantonese.• Co-led a group of all-male adult drug-rehab participants on an 18-day expedition which included 8-days of sailing on a cutter-rigged sloop.

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  American Youth Foundation - Miniwanca

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  4 Trails Wilderness Trip Leader

  Recruited for the 4-Trails team specialized in leading multi-day wilderness trips for campers between 13-17 years old. Trip leaders are responsible for overall group safety and management, and incorporating activity elements to facilitate a meaningful and educational experience. • Co-led a team of 15 year-old girls on an 8-day kayaking expedition on Lake Huron.• Co-led a team of 16-year-old girls for kayak training in preparation for a 3-week expedition.• Led and facilitated teams on the high & low ropes courses Show less

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  HELP University College

  Oct 2012 - Aug 2015

  Facilitator / Core Committee Member of HMC Leadership Camp

  Team member of the Leadership Camp team responsible for design and coordination of the HELP Matriculation Centre Leadership Camp. Facilitated high impact 3-day camps in an outdoor setting to maximum 40 students, with strong emphasis on leadership outcomes. • Reviewed and improved camp curriculum. • Developed and wrote a curriculum manual for facilitators. • Led facilitation training for faculty staff.• Conducting research on the effectiveness of camp in achieving program outcomes as undergraduate thesis project. Show less

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  Democratic Action Party (DAP)

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern for Member of Parliament

  Attached to Ong Kian Ming, MP of Serdang (Selangor).Assisted with community mapping project in Serdang constituency - locating and surveying public recreational areas in Serdang.

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  HELP Trailblazers

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  Founder & Expedition Advisor

  Founded a service-learning expedition program for students, incorporating elements of leadership, community service and adventure hiking. The year-long program develops students’ skills in teamwork, project management and fundraising, culminating in a capstone overseas expedition.• Spearheaded the program and led pilot expedition to the Philippines in 2013.• Sourced and coordinated with project partners in Philippines and Nepal.

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  Explorer Outfitters

  Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

  Retail Sales Assistant

  Part time position in a retail store specializing in outdoor gear and equipment. Responsible for advising customers on product knowhow and recommendations based on individual needs. Assist with storefront management including inventory and display.

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  Hillary Outdoors

  Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

  Volunteer

  Assist with operations in the gear department, maintenance department, and kitchens.

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  Voyageur Outward Bound School

  May 2016 - Aug 2016

  Field Instructor

  Led and facilitated 3-week canoeing and portaging expeditions based in the Boundary Waters Canoe Wilderness Area in groups of 7 students. Expeditions are fully self-supported without resupplies. Other activities include backpacking on the Superior Hiking Trail, rock climbing, rapelling and high ropes course.• Assisted one Teen course and co-led one College course. • Promoted to Lead Instructor at the end of season. • Transition instructed two Intercept programs for at-risk youths. Show less

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  Outward Bound Australia

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2016

  Group Instructor

  Led and facilitated programs with high-risk outdoor elements in remote locations. Responsible for group safety, client satisfaction and meeting specific educational aims. Specialized activities include hiking, orienteering, rafting, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, high & low ropes courses.• Course coordinated programs which include handling program logistics, managing instructors in the field, managing back up teams, and assisting with behavioral and medical incidents.

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  The Outdoor Education Group (OEG)

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Program Coordinator

  Manage administrative tasks for programs in advance and manage operation and logistic in the field. Responsible for client relationships on an operational level, and coordinate relationships to all stakeholders. Manage budgets for programs. Direct report for a small team of staff and managing areas including wellbeing and professional development. Training, coaching and mentoring field staff. • Course coordinator for expedition programs up to 30 days. • Led the design and conducted facilitation training for senior staff under new training framework. • Led the design and conducted soft skills training for expedition staff. • Proposed and implemented technology tools to improve communication and interaction between coordinators• Coached and mentored new program coordinators Show less

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  Doxa Youth Foundation (Australia)

  Jan 2020 - Oct 2020

  Reviewing all IT and digital systems in the organisation. - systems administration, user accounts administration, digital security, server administration. Part of the Malmsbury Camp middle management team, responsible for the preparation, facilitation, maintenance and evaluation of all adventurous activities at the centre, along with assisting with training and mentoring all Outdoor Education staff. The programs include journey-based programs, holiday programs, weekend programs and school camp programs. Also responsible for building strong relationships with clients to encourage client satisfaction and ensure that their needs are met.

  • Digital Detective

    Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Program Manager

    Jan 2020 - Jul 2020