Recreation Professional
Kaleb Ode
Skills
Public Speaking
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Budget Management
Event Planning
Certifications
LNT Trainer Certified
WFA (Spring 2015)
Challenge Course Facilitation II
WA State Boaters License
CPR/First Aid
Affiliations
NLOMA
Washington Trails Association
Sons of Rec
Collegiate DECA
Education
Western Washington University
Double Major: Recreation and Marketing
2010 - present
Originally beginning my time at WWU by pursuing a business major so as to make any passion into a successful business, my discovery of the Recreation Program reminded me of, and strengthened, the passion I already had for outdoors and for helping others.
Professional Info
A graduate of Western Washington University's Recreation Program, pursuing an additional degree in Marketing, I am a recreation professional dedicated to promoting the benefits of recreation and leisure. To accomplish this task I employ traditional marketing skills alongside more personal means of communicating such as instruction and trip leadership.
Work Experience
Outdoor Adventure Programming Coodinator
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
2014 - Present
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Serve as a member of Lutherwood's Leadership Staff.
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Develop and coordinate adventure based programming for youth (ages 14-18).
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Lead staff training sessions.
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Create program and equipment purchase proposals.
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Rebuild, repair, and maintain new and existing recreational equipment and facilities.
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Fill any other camp role that may be required.
Assistant Business Director
WWU Associated Students
2014 - Present
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Provide excellent customer service through in-person, email, and phone communications.
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Manage $50,000 budget for Associated Students Activities Council.
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Manage $70,000 aggregated AS Club Revenue.
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Train new club Budget Authorities.
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Be involved with the Associated Students Hiring Process.
Office Assistant
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center
2013
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Assist in daily operations of Lutherwood including answering phones, responding to emails, registering new campers, and creating promotional materials.
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Fulfill the responsibilities of other positions when necessary.
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Design promotional materials including handouts and canteen products.
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Compleye additional projects with a high degree of excellence including:
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Establishing a continuous volunteer program.
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Reaching out to Foster Family support systems to spread the word about reduced camp prices.
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"Adopt-A-Staff Member"
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Fundraising for a composting station and improved archery course.
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Languages
English - Native
Spanish - Conversational
2010 - present
2010 - present