Emilie Evans

Emilie Evans

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Retail Specialist at REI

  • Education

    • Messiah College

      2013 - 2017
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Adventure Education Senior

      Activities and Societies: Outdoors Club, Outdoor Leadership Team (Loft), Psi Chi International Honor Society,

    • LCC International University, Lithuania

      2016 - 2016
      PSYCHOLOGY

      Activities and Societies: Study Abroad Fall 2016 - Learned to adapt in vastly different settings with a diverse population - Improved communication skills with people in a second language through listening well, speaking clearly, and paying attention to nonverbal cues- Exhibited self-initiative and organizational skills through coordinating international trip, traveling to nine different countries

  • Experience

    • Messiah College Adventure Programs

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2014
      Participant, Wilderness Encounter

      - Backpacked (Mesa de Anguila) and canoed (Lower Canyons of the Rio Grande River, Class II-IV) for 3 weeks in backcountry setting

    • Harpers Ferry Adventure Center

      May 2014 - now
      Whitewater Raft Guide

      - Trip Leader; responsible for all aspects of trips- Nominated by staff as best female guide for Summer 2016- Developed strong interpersonal skills through customer and coworker interaction- Trained with Precision Rafting Expeditions on the Upper Youghiogheny (Class IV-V) during Summer 2016 per boss recommendation.

    • Messiah College Adventure Programs

      Aug 2014 - May 2016
      Office Assistant

      - Organized, documented, and filed all paperwork related to program- Repaired, cleaned, tested, and inventoried program gear

    • Messiah College

      Aug 2014 - May 2015
      Loft Team Member (Outdoor Leadership Position)

      - Facilitated experiential education activities for leadership development and team building including high ropes, low ropes, canoeing, rock climbing, caving, and extended trips- Hiked 60 miles in 3 days as part of Leadership Retreat

    • Student Involvement and Leadership Programs

      Aug 2015 - May 2016

      - Personally oversaw and approved all executive functions, including weekly meetings, trip plans, budget, and marketing tools - Worked on executive board from May 2014-present- Currently function as trip specialist for canoeing, kayaking, caving, hiking, and overnight excursions- Planned and executed first Messiah College multi-day vertical caving trip (Fall 2015) - Messiah College Practicum- Co-instructed college caving class with the Assistant Professor of Adventure Programs- Evaluated and provided feedback for students during practical skill component of course

      • Outdoors Club President

        May 2015 - May 2016
      • Adventure Programs Assistant Instructor

        Aug 2015 - Dec 2015
    • Messiah College Wilderness Spring Break Trips

      Sept 2015 - May 2016
      Student Leader

      - Planned and led, along with 2 student co-leaders, an 8-day/7-night long backpacking and canoeing trip for 10 first-year college students- Developed a curriculum encouraging participants to reflect on their transition to college- Year long course with trip taking place over Spring Break

    • West Shore Christian Academy

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Co-Instructor

      - Developed curriculum and co-taught two-week course to students grades 9-12- Class focused on developing leadership skills through adventure activities and initiatives

    • Team Red, White, and Blue

      May 2016 - Aug 2016
      Intern

      - Managed Washington, D.C. Chapter's email account/member database and attended Veterans Collaborative meeting- Gained insight into non-profit organizations- also member of Frederick, MD Chapter

    • Yellow Breeches Educational Center

      Feb 2017 - May 2017
      Adventure Intern

      - Assist in the middle, junior high, and high school boys’ program for students with emotional disabilities- Help facilitate students' learning, observe different teaching styles amongst the YBEC staff, and maintain and organize facility's gear room

    • Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

      Jun 2017 - now
      Instructor
    • Messiah College

      Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
      Adjunct Professor
    • REI

      Feb 2019 - now
      Retail Specialist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Swiftwater Rescue Course

      American Canoe Association
      May 2015
    • LNT Trainer

      Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor Ethics
      Jun 2015
    • CPR

      American Red Cross
      May 2016
    • ACA Level II Canoe Instructor

      American Canoe Association
      May 2015
    • Wilderness First Responder

      SOLO Wilderness Medical School
      Jan 2015
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer

      Issued by Steinbruck Center on Jan 2017
      Steinbruck CenterAssociated with Emilie Evans
    • Youth Mentor

      Issued by Salvation Army on Sept 2013
      Salvation ArmyAssociated with Emilie Evans