Toby Hazelbaker

Experience

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  Utah Valley University

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2000

  Adjunct Recreation Theory and Outdoor Education Instructor

  Taught junior-level recreation management and experiential education courses as well as outdoor traditional climbing and alpine mountaineering classes.

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  Cirque Lodge

  Nov 2000 - Nov 2007

  Assistant Director - Experiential Education and Outdoor Adventure Program

  - Managed operations, programming, and staff of a large privately held retreat focusing on health and wellness through outdoor and experiential programs- Worked directly managing staff and facilitating outdoor adventure/experiential programs for a range of guests from celebrities, heads of state, and sports stars and their families to very down-to-earth locals and their families- Hired and professionally developed managers and staff, trained and certified each- Responsible for risk mitigation, safety/security, first responder training and execution- Maintained or managed maintenance of extremely critical safety systems and equipment: helicopter, transport vehicles, the nation's largest indoor ropes course, mountain/road bikes, indoor and outdoor climbing equipment and wall, snowshoe/ski equipment, archery equipment and 3D/target course, equine center, horses, and riding gear, paintball equipment, etc.- Budgetary oversight and incident management point person, backcountry medical officer- A lead facilitator and presenter in community outreach and family programs on a bi-weekly basis, often for groups of 200+ participants and volunteers. Show less

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  The Quarry Indoor Climbing Center

  Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Assistant Manager

  Ran front desk, managed staff, taught climbing, belay lessons, certified lead wall climbers, routesettting, competition prep, partnership and sponsorship relations.Managed center in absence of General Manager.

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  City of South Jordan

  Dec 2008 - Nov 2009

  Supervisor - Outdoor Recreation, Trails, and Municipal Park Ranger Program

  - Supervised Utah's first Municipal Park Ranger District, including Park Rangers, trail systems, outdoor recreation and natural resource management programs.- Created, trained, and managed risk mitigation plan and safety and security protocols- Managed $3M budget, including equipment, capital improvements, and city arbor program- Responsible for outdoor adventure, trail system, waterway, and other natural resource program development and operations- Worked on multidisciplinary teams including civic, state, federal, education, and volunteer boards- Hired, trained, and professionally developed rangers in a variety of specialties including trail maintenance, mountain bike patrols, horseback patrols, fishing protocols and instruction, birdwatching, waterway use, natural resource/wildlife/historical site interpretive, and safety/security/first responder roles- Wrote successful funding, training, and equipment grants for department Show less

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  OGWA/Pressure Products Incorporated

  Nov 2009 - Jan 2016

  Vice President of Business Development and Strategy

  - Developed product lines, intellectual property, and opened new markets for an innovative group of outdoor, military, and emergency/survival products- Strategic oversight and execution of new product development, retail offerings, government contracts, and channel growth- Organized and managed a team of specialists in marketing, sales, government contracting, and financial/forecasting analysis- Spokesperson and creative marketing director, managed user experience, public and stakeholder outreach, web-based tools, and company/product branding initiatives.- Represented company at major trade shows and government conferences, including Outdoor Retailer, MedTrade, SHOT Show, PEO Soldier, MARSOC Safety, Interbike, etc.- Constant field work with target audiences, surveying, analyzing data, and interacting with end users to better understand customer needs and key performance indicators. - Principal Investigator for Special Forces/SOCOM Personal Protection and Soldier Survivability R&D contracts- Wrote successful state and federal grants and successfully raised over $1M in funding for company- Named inventor on multiple utility patents and trademarks assigned to company- Negotiated key contracts and legal agreements with partners, higher education/government research groups, financiers, and potential purchasers of company- Member, Board of Directors Show less

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  Pugs, Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Apr 2016

  Outdoor Recreation Division Manger

  - Manage flagship category for a mid-sized outdoor and lifestyle products company of around 300 employees- Oversee $20M retail sales and approximately 250 SKUs, including product development and marketing teams- Supervise and train program coordinators and skilled labor- Manage marketing, web, and creative projects serving division- Professionally represent company with large clients, vendors, and while overseas- Product Manager for Academy Sports, 7-11, Home Depot, Chevron, and over 6,500 retail outlets- Advise CEO and Executive Team Show less

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  City of Gresham

  Apr 2016 - now

  Senior Manager - Parks and Recreation, Facilities, and Fleet

  Responsible for the City of Gresham's Facilities, Parks, and Fleet assets including City Hall, Public Safety and School Administration Buildings, Public Utility Operations Campus, EMS equipment, police and fire stations, historic buildings and sites, city and regional parks, trails, and greenspaces. Provide oversight, management, and support of Parks Superintendent, Fleet Supervisor, Facilities Coordinator, vehicle technicians, facility techs, parks workers, and administrative and security staff. Show less

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  Salt Lake City Corporation

  Dec 2022 - now

  Parks Director