Thomas Morris

Experience

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  Gonzaga Outdoors

  Aug 2019 - May 2022

  GU Outdoors Program- Directly supervised 10 seasoned student trip leaders including training and trip preparation. - Onboarded and trained 12 newly hired trip leaders.- Facilitated training for entire program (30 trip leaders) biannually. - Managed weekly trips including risk management forms, proper participant communication, and addressed trip leader questions and concerns. GU Outdoors Program Gear Room- Managed 500+ pieces of outdoor sports gear including water sports, backpacking, and rock climbing.- Spearheaded cleaning, maintenance, and repair of University-owned gear. - Helped plan, pull and pack appropriate gear for outdoor trips.

  • Head Trip Leader in Charge of Training

    May 2021 - May 2022

  • Assistant Gear Manager

    Aug 2019 - May 2021
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  Avid4 Adventure

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Trip Leader

  - Instructed and guided mountain biking, rock climbing and flat-water paddling trips for children grades 1-7. - Collaborated with fellow trip leaders to plan day trips for students.- Organized parent communication, gear logistics, and transportation to and from trip sites.

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  Gonzaga University

  Sept 2021 - May 2022

  Outdoor Pursuits Programmer

  Marian Hall Living Learning Community- Mentored 1st and 2nd year students and promoted a love of the outdoors through consistent programming.- Lead outdoor adventures for students living in the Living Learning Community. - Provided weekly programming to Marian Hall students on outdoor topics.

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  West Valley Outdoor Learning Center

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Intern

  Completed a local internship as part of my Environmental Studies program at GU.- Taught lessons to 1st - 6th grade students about environment, physical sciences, and other natural sciences suitable to their grade level. - Assisted with content creation and lesson planning. - Maintained classrooms and provided care to animals and birds of prey on the property.

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  Avid4 Adventure

  Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

  Instructor

  Invited back to Avid4 Adventure to train novice and returning trip leaders to lead camp and outdoor experiences for children grades 1-7.- Focus on engagement with varying skill levels- Focus on risk management strategies- Focus on Avid4 policies

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  Environmental Nature Center

  Jul 2022 - Sept 2022

  Naturalist

  Spent the summer working with local youth to encourage a love of nature and encourage sustainability practices.- Taught small groups of K-7th grade students about local flora and fauna as well as other age-appropriate natural science concepts.- Created content and lesson plans based on provided weekly themes.- Promote encouraging atmosphere for each participant and all visitors to the Nature Center.

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  Missouri State University

  Nov 2022 - now

  Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventures

  - Plan and facilitate staff training both on and off campus each semester to ensure students’ skills meet or exceed standards and provide opportunities to expand skills.- Communicate with vendors, University staff, and community members to run events which build community, provide meaningful outdoor experiences, and create lasting relationships.- Oversee program budget including student wages, gear refurbishment and procurement, transportation, climbing wall supplies, trip logistics and expenses, as well as tracking and allocating program income.- Manage a 14-student staff comprised of climbing wall attendants, resource attendants, and trip leaders ensuring each employee is current with safety certifications and in-house trainings.- Organize gear room housing $25,000 + of top rope and lead climbing, camping, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, cookware, and mountain biking gear. Show less

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  37 North Expeditions

  Feb 2023 - now

  Outdoor Guide

  - Lead commercial outdoor adventure trips for a variety of clients ranging in age from 18 – 75.- Drive a 15-passenger van and trailer on highways and off-road settings to transport guests andgear to backcountry settings.- Check guests in, prepare gear, and ensure safety of equipment for a variety of trips.