Assistant Manager of Backcountry Lodge

Posted on: 2006-11-16

Profile Self-motivated, hardworking and goal-oriented. Energetic and creative with attention to detail. Education University of New Hampshire (UNH), Durham, NH August 2001 – May 2005 • Magna Cum Laude BA in English and Women’s Studies • Dean Williamson Award - May 2004 • Dean’s List - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 • Member of UNH’s only improvisational comedy troupe, Improv Anonymous • Member of political group, Student’s Advocating Gender Equality (SAGE) • Member of UNH’s Varsity Women’s Rowing team Trinity College, Hartford, CT August 2000 – May 2001 • Member of Trinity rowing crew; Gold Medalist New England Championships; Competed nationally • Member of Trinity Chamber Choir • Active in theatre and performed in various campus musical productions Pinkerton Academy, Derry, NH Class of 2000; National Honor Society Member Experience Assistant Hut Manager, White Mountain Backcountry Hospitality Fall 2005, Summer - Fall 2006: (seasonal) Appalachian Mountain Club, Gorham, NH • Trained and managed a crew of 9 • Operated a professional kitchen, dining room, and maintained guest quarters • Prepared and served home-cooked breakfasts and 5-course dinners for 48 guests daily Events Coordinator/Publicity, Living Routes Program, Auroville, Pondicherry, India January 2005 - May 2005: Recipient of selective study-abroad program. Focus: ecology and sustainable communities • Led seminar on progressive forms of leadership based on in-depth community research • Organized and directed weekly workshops that taught creative thinking skills through improvisational comedy which emphasized “thinking on your feet” • Chaired the Annual Living Roots Event for 100 guests: coordinated event setup, full course meal, and entertainment; also co-hosted the open mic Editor, Full Circle August 2003 – May 2004: UNH Women’s Studies Newsletter, Durham, NH • Authored articles addressing issues significant to the Women’s Studies community and edited student, alumni, and faculty contributions • Served as publicist and sought out faculty and alumni to contribute to the newsletter, as well as updating the direct mail program • Presented on a panel of only four selected students to address the importance of keeping the community informed and involved in the NH seacoast’s feminist community • Commissioned artwork from members of the university’s Studio and Fine Arts Departments to compliment articles Areas of Expertise Justice issues, women’s leadership, improvisational comedy, rowing, voice and fiddle Computer Skills MS Publisher, Microsoft Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, E-mail References Available Upon Request