Jake

Ward
Jakeward90@gmail.com | (703) 785-6842
566 2nd Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84103

Professional Experience

Utah Avalanche Center Summer 2016 Present
Intern for the Non-Profit focused on fundraising, education, and administrative work.
480 hours
The National Outdoor Leadership School Fall 2013 - Present
Graduated from Outdoor Educator Semester (December, 2013) and
Instructor Course (May, 2014)
Instructor on three 30-day hiking courses in the backcountry of the Clearwater
Mountains, AK over three summers with students 16-23 years old
Marketing Specialist at tabling events for study abroad and college fairs.
Park City Mountain Resort Winter 2011-2016
Awarded Ski Instructor of the Year 2012/13
Coached All Mountain Park and Pipe local program for skiers aged 10-13
Certified under Professional Ski Instructors of America Alpine Level II
Destination Sports November 2011-2013
Ski technician, rentals, and retail sales in the Winter
Guided mountain bike tours and raft trips on the Weber River in the Summer
NV Pools Summer 2011
Roving Pool Operator and Manager for several pools
Operated several pools and managed staff

Volunteer Experience

Alta Ski Area Research Study Intern Winter 2016
Surveyed users about air quality, backcountry recreation, and economic expenditure
in the town of Alta, through University of Utah and Alta Environmental Center
Utah Urban Ranger Fall 2015 Spring 2016
Enhanced trail users experience and support environmental integrity on the Bonneville
Shoreline Trail by patrolling a 9mile section with student volunteers
Wasatch Backcountry Alliance Spring 2016 Present
Event tabling, raffles, and youth development
The Nature Conservancy Fall 2009
Field intern responsible for upland wetland restoration
Planted non invasive species, transplanted vegetables, winterized garden

Education and Certifications

University of Utah Spring 2015 Present
Commercial Recreation Management in the Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department
Senior - Current GPA: 3.81
Salt Lake Community College - Associates of Science Fall 2014
AIARE Level 2 Winter 2017
Wilderness First Responder Fall 2015
Leave No Trace Master Educator Spring 2014