1. David W. Mosse
911 Henrietta St. Wausau, Wi 54403
Cell Phone: 715-218-6508
Email: davem5003@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Highly engaging and interactive Experiential Programming University Educator and Manager, with over 10 successful
years’ experience working in a context that fosters the empowerment and life-skills for all involved.
EDUCATION Southern Illinois University of Carbondale
8/07- 5/09 Graduate Program: Recreation Resource Management
Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.548 on a 4.0 scale
Winona State University, Winona, MN
8/03- 8/07 Cumulative Grade Point Average: 3.18 on a 4.0 scale
Major: Recreation and Tourism
Minor: Adventure Tourism
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WORK EXPERIENCE
05/12- 8/15 New Vision Wilderness Field Director
- Supervision and training of 8- 12 field instructors
- Training curriculum development and implementation
- Protocol development and review
- Assisted in the maintenance of program philosophy/standards
- Water Safety trainer
- Primary Responder for crisis response team
- Supervision of multiple wilderness expeditions
- Management of all health related concerns for all male participants
- Management of all prescription medication for male participants
- Itinerary/expedition planning
- Risk management review and oversight
- Program representation at professional conferences
02/10- 05/12 New Vision Wilderness Lead field instructor
- Community Service Coordinator
- Facilitate communication between field staff and program administrative
staff
- Train in new staff members
- Facilitated numerous 21+ day backpacking trips with
up to 8 youth at risk
- Facilitate onsite and offsite school programs with
Transitions High School
- Develop and lead trust communication, and team
building activities
- Provide medical care in field for participants
Outdoor Program Aid- Spectrum Wilderness Program
05/10- 09/10 - Senior staff member in the field
05/09- 08/09 - Facilitate communication between field staff and
05/08- 08/08 program administrator
- Lead multi-day canoe expedition
- Teach participants map/compass skills

2. - Responsible for safety of up to 11 at risk youth
- Use reality therapy techniques with participants
Program Coordinator: Arts for Peace Foundation-Ireland
8/09- 04/10 - Organize, manage, and facilitate all Arts for peace
programs and Activities
- Co-facilitator of team building programs in Irish prisons
- Co-facilitator for trust and communication activities at Corpus Christi
National school
Outdoor Program Aid- Spectrum Wilderness Program
05/08- 08/08 - Facilitate multi-day canoe expedition
- Teach participants map/compass skills
- Teach participants wilderness survival skills
- Responsible for safety of up to 11 at risk youth
- Evaluate performance of participants
Building Manager- SIUC Student Center
01/08- 05/09 - Administrative representative
- Oversee building operation after office close
- Enforcement of Student Center policy
- Coordination and supervision of all facility events/programs
Internship at the Bear Paw Adventure Resort
6/07-8/07 - Rental Equipment & Repair Manager
- Assistant Whitewater Kayak Instructor
- Kept bi-monthly inventory of all rental/kayak school equipment
Red Tail Outfitters, Winona, MN
5/06-5/07 Customer Service, Equipment Sales
- Advised customers on equipment selection
- Organized and implemented kayak and canoe trips
Winona Parks and Recreation Department, Winona, MN
12/04-7/06 Recreation Center Staff
- Developed relationships with area youth
- Supervised recreation center
- Coached and supervised Flag football team
Canoe and Kayak Camp Supervisor
- Developed course curriculum
- Oversaw and directed all activities and trips
- Taught canoeing and kayaking skills and safety to elementary students
INTERNATIONAL
EXPERIENCE
Arts for Peace Foundation-Ireland
- Conducted and collected research for Master’s Thesis
- Worked with the Arts for Peace Foundation
- Facilitated teambuilding and trust activities in local schools and Irish prison
system
Study Abroad, Pacific Challenge, New Zealand, Australia
1/06-3/06 - Completed Adventure Tourism Minor
- Gained understanding of Maori Culture
- Expanded view of tourism and its impacts
- Developed adventure leadership skills
8/8/08- 8/19/08

3. Awards
Outstanding Research Proposal
03/09 - Awarded by the Recreation Graduate Program, Southern Illinois University
Certifications
03/11-Present Wilderness First Responder (WMA & SOLO)
05/10- Present Adult and Child CPR and First Aid