1. Austin Kennedy
305 Crestone Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80905
Phone: 612-669-9198 E-Mail: austinkennedy612@gmail.com
Objective
To mentor and inspire youth in a manner that evokes action and behavior change towards preservation of craft and
conservation of the natural world.
Professional Experience
Teen Program and WildNight Supervisor – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo February 2015-Present
 Create annual budget and breakdown for both programs including revenue, expenses and wages in a break even
department
 To develop life long passions in youth with activities that tie youth directly to the natural world
 Coordinate, lead, and execute outdoor adventure and volunteer trips in the Southwest Region such as camping,
hiking, rock climbing, rafting, ice climbing, hiking, and watercraft.
 Plan, coordinate, budget, and lead international conservation trips for teenagers to Costa Rica, Central America
 Communicate with parents and families of over 90 teenagers annually.
 Identify safety guidelines and demonstrate the ability to make strong decisions regarding the welfare of all
participants
 Immerse youth in the belief they can be active stewards of the environment
 Recruit, hire, train, and manage 15 seasonal staff, part time staff, and interns, and volunteers to facilitate
programs
 Plan, develop and evaluate year-round overnight programs and constantly upgrading curriculum
EdVenture Program Mentor - Cheyenne Mountain Zoo December 2014-February 2015
 Teach and facilitate education programs for an audience age range of 5 years to 60 years old.
 Animal handling of small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates as animal ambassadors
 Ensure safety of all Zoo patrons and advocate for the missionand vision of Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Traditional Craft and Education Intern - North House Folk School February 2014-November 2014
 Provide assistance and gain exposure in different area of non-profit operations dependent on organizational
needs
 Purposefully develop skills of craftsmanship with self selected course work provided by North House Folk
School instructors
 Teach weekly public programs and demonstrate the benefit of a community working with their hands
 Provide highest quality of customer service to all guests of the school
Center for Outdoor Adventure Rental Staff, University of Minnesota August 2013-February 2014
 Confidently multi-tasked by providing general maintenance and repair of outdoor equipment as well as friendly
customer service
 Keep catalogued documentation of store inventory, damages, financial transactions, and legal participant
waiver and liability forms
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Education
University Of Minnesota, Twin Cities, Minnesota January 2012-May 2014
Bachelors of Science – Recreation, Park and Leisure Studies with an emphasis in Outdoor Education GPA 3.87
Certifications and Skills
Certified Interpretive Guide – National Association for Interpretation
Wilderness First Aid Certified – Wilderness Medicine Institute
Art of Mentoring Course Graduate – Wilderness Awareness School, Duvall, Washington