Nicki McKeon

Outdoor Educator

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Whistler, British Columbia, Canada

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About me
CAP, E-RYT, B.Arch | Founder of Wild Vedas | Ayurvedic Practitioner | Outdoor Educator & Adventure Tourism Guide | 14+ Years Personal Development Facilitation | Private & International Programs | Integrated Health
Education
- University of Technology, Sydney
  2012 - 2014
  Bachelor’s Degree Design in Architecture
- Mountain Safety Council, New Zealand
  2015 - 2015
  Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership and Certificate IV in Outdoor Instruction
- Australian Institute of Higher and Further Education
  2020 - 2022
  Advanced Diploma in Ayurveda Ayurvedic Medicine/Ayurveda
Experience
- YMCA National Centre, Lakeside
  Feb 2011 - Nov 2011
  Outdoor Educator
  Outdoor Instructor, facilitating opportunities for personal and team development using the outdoors as a medium for self reflection and growth.
- New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
  Mar 2015 - Oct 2015
  Outdoor Educator
  Providing accessible and thorough courses in outdoor education to improve fun and safety in the Mountains.
- Outward Bound Australia
  Jan 2016 - Jun 2016
  Outdoor Educator
  Leading expeditions of 4 to 14 days in length, facilitating opportunities for personal and team development using the outdoors as a medium for self reflection and growth.
- Antipodeans
  Jun 2016 - Feb 2018
  Operations Manager
  - Developing international expedition programs- Liaising with international providers to arrange expedition logistics. - Developing risk assessments and working in 24hr Support to manage communication and incidents. - Running training events and risk management workshops - Leading Expeditions- Helping develop marketing material and presentations- Assisting to develop training material and Expedition Leader intake- Preparing gear, first aid kits and documentation for expedition teams Show less
- Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre
  Mar 2018 - now
  Outdoor Educator
  Leading personal development programs and expeditions in the Canadian backcountry. Continuing to work with this company on a contractor basis.
- Wild Yoga Collective | Wild Vedas
  Jun 2019 - now
  Founder & Director | Ayurvedic Practitioner
  Clinical Ayurvedic Practice across the Sea to Sky & online - www.wildvedas.comYoga Teacher, Outdoor Educator & Personal Development Facilitator - Wild Yoga Collective
Licenses & Certifications
- Induction for Construction Work (White Card)
  Apr 2013
- Responsible Service of Alcohol
  Jan 2015
- Wilderness First Aid 60hr
  Wilderness First Aid Australia
  Feb 2016
- Outdoor Emergency Management
  New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
  Apr 2015
- Wilderness First Aid
  New Zealand Mountain Safety Council
  Apr 2015
- Open Water Diver
  PADI
  Jul 2014