Ian Napper M.Ed.

Experience

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  Utah Army National Guard

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

  Responsible for training soldiers in intelligence analysis and leadership with adherence to course standards. Evaluated student briefings and written assessments, and developed strategies, plans, and evaluation criteria to ensure course implementation satisfied accreditation requirements. • Trained and mentored up to 24 students per class through a demanding analytical course, and up to 16 students per class in a challenging mid-level leadership course, totaling more than 1,200 students and future leaders in 6 years. • Recognized training and instructional design expert with a skill for facilitating critical thinking.• Played a key role in significant program growth while other programs were experiencing downsizing.• Respected and sought-after mentor for newly-hired personnel. • Participated in and completed 5 military instructor development courses as well as 3 leadership courses.• Experienced in other areas including implementing security procedures, collating and verifying information for counter-narcotics mission, and compliance with intelligence oversight laws; wrote over 285 highly-detailed reports during 9 months as a reports officer. • Maintained a TS/SCI clearance (2004 – 2018), utilizing complex classified information systems, with zero compromises. • Four-time Instructor of the Cycle honoree, awarded for recognition of excellence, strong professionalism, and competency. Show less

  • Intelligence Analyst

    Dec 2003 - Dec 2018

  • Reports Officer

    Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Senior Instructor

    Jan 2010 - Jan 2018
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  Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage

  Nov 2015 - Aug 2017

  Grocery Manager

  Oversee largest grossing department in the store, including coordinating with vendor representatives, ordering, inventory, day-to-day operations, and staff management. Regularly serve as duty manager over store operations for all departments.• Promoted from assistant manager to department manager through strong work ethic, attention to detail, and team leadership. • Reduced inventory write-offs by more than 20% in the course of four months.• Ensured and increased timely delivery to customers by implementing and maintaining store special-order system.• Developed standard operating procedures currently in use by grocery department. Show less

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  Lyft

  Feb 2019 - Dec 2019

  Community Associate

  Provided a consistently positive customer experience with a focus on process and policy improvements.• Developed and led driver orientation and strategy classes, including the Driver 201 strategy class currently taught in the Utah market.• Managed five special projects including remote driver support, competitive intelligence, and tracking venue information.

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  Blue Mountain Property Management

  Dec 2019 - Jul 2020

  Leasing Agent

  Manage the leasing process from start to finish, including showing available properties to prospective tenants, screening applicants, and coordinating all aspects of applicant approval and move-in.• Played a direct role in the successful leasing of 15 properties in first month at the company.• Skilled at tenant relations and finding the right tenant fit for each property.• Oversee property inspections and work cross-functionally with maintenance team on work orders.

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  Westminster College

  Aug 2020 - May 2023

  Graduate Student

  Master of Education program, with emphasis on Trauma, Resilience, and Restorative Justice. Synthesizing new approaches to learning and clearly communicating ideas. Fostering awareness of global and local community issues. Researching embodied approaches to resolving trauma, while promoting resiliency and community.

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  Self-employed

  Mar 2021 - May 2022

  Private ESL Tutor

  Developed and delivered tailored instruction to meet the needs of a refugee student learning English as a second language. • Implemented gamification strategies which have resulted in increased motivation

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  YouthCity - Salt Lake City Corp

  May 2022 - May 2023

  Early Education Instructor

  Facilitate after-school and summer programming for K-6 children. Mentor youth through classes in Social-Emotional Learning, conflict resolution, life skills, arts, and creative expression. Encourage exploration, self-directed learning, and model respect for self/others/space. Responsible for the safety and well-being of up to 20 children at a time.

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  Sacred Listening LLC

  May 2023 - now

  Group Facilitator

  -Develop and lead custom classes for wellness, self-reflection, and personal growth based on principals and therapeutic practices of yoga, mindful movement, mindful breathing, self-compassion, guided meditation, intentional rest, creative writing, and deep Nature connection.-Co-led group and individual sessions of self-inquiry and play-based exploration for building community and promoting personal growth.-Facilitator Training - Yoga - Mindfulness Meditation - Forest Bathing - Men's Groups - Play Workshops - Somatic Practices Show less

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  Realms of Inquiry

  Aug 2023 - May 2024

  Adjunct Instructor

  Develop curriculum, lead seminars, engage in thoughtful discussion and practices with students, and give lots of constructive feedback and encouragement.Lead outdoor field trips.Working with 5-10 students each class, ranging from grade 7 to grade 12.