I have been living in northwest Montana, working as a Wilderness Ranger in the summers and as a ski technician in the winters, and am currently seeking experience, education and employment in the area of renewable energy.
Job Experience
Wilderness Ranger, Flathead National Forest, MT
May-September, 2006. Supervise and maintain trails and educate visitors on forest rules, in a large area of remote wilderness.
Trails Laborer, Glacier National Park, MT
May-September, 2004 and 2005. Helped maintain over 800 miles of trails in Glacier National Park, and constructed interpretative boardwalk.
Trails Laborer, Everglades National Park, FL
October-November, 2005. Restored sensitive wetlands as part of a special Hurricane Wilma recovery team.
Ski Technician, Jackson WY and Whitefish, MT
Nov. 03-April 04; Oct. 04-April 05; Dec. 05-Mar. 06. Mount, tune, adjust, and repair all manner of ski and outdoor equipment.
Intern, KGB Productions, Wilson, WY
December 05-May 06. Assisted in all aspects of production, promotion, and presentation of ski films, including sponsor solicitation, transporting and operating equipment, snow-safety analysis.
Montana Conservation Corps, Kalispell, MT
May-October 03. Served in Americorps program to develop natural and community resources, including trail maintenance and Habitat for Humanity home construction.
Retaurant Work, Jackson / Teton Village, WY
Dec. 02-April 03. Server, cashier, busser, grill assistant at two restaurants.
Intern, Mill Valley Farm, Stratham, NH
June-August 02. Supported all aspects of planting, cultivating and harvesting organic produce.
Education and Certification
Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA
Graduated in 2002 with a major in environmental politics. Foreign study semester in Zimbabwe.
Avalanche Safety
Certified Level I avalanche safety, 2001.
Wilderness First Responder and CPR
Certified Wilderness First Responder and Heartsaver CPR, 2001 and 2005. Intensive 10-day course in backcountry first aid and CPR.
N.O.L.S. Alaska Wilderness Expedition
National Outdoor Leadership School, 1996. Month-long program included instruction in safety, first aid, flora & fauna, map reading and leadership skills. University of Utah credit.
Skills
Mechanical Problem Solving
My work at a first-class ski mountaineering shop requires me to perform precision operations on complex equipment under constant time pressure with little or no margin for error.
Publicity and Marketing
In support of a burgeoning film company, I have crafted sponsorship appeals to potential supporters, while maintaining and cultivating existing corporate relationships.
Entrepreneurial Experience
My experience running a summer landscaping and odd-jobs business with two partners taught me the importance of developing community contacts, estimating jobs accurately, living up to expectations, and teamwork.
Communicating Ideas/Procedures
I enjoy explaining and demonstrating techniques to others, a skill I have honed in my work as a ski instructor, mentoring trails volunteers in Glacier National Park, and working with visitors as a Wilderness Ranger.
Outdoor Skills
My in-depth knowledge of hiking, backcountry skiing, and backpacking makes me particularly well-suited to service equipment in remote locations under adverse weather conditions.
Contact me: SamHarriman@hotmail.com
