Emilie Evans

Experience

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  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

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  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.

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  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

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  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

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  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
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  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

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  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

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  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

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  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

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  Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School

  Jun 2017 - now

  Instructor
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  Messiah College

  Jan 2019 - Jun 2019

  Adjunct Professor
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  REI

  Feb 2019 - now

  Retail Specialist