Ashley Via

• Organizing and leading climbing, hiking, and other outdoor trips, ensuring safety for all club members • Representing the club at large in the local outdoor community, encouraging staff cohesion, and managing the delegation of tasks • Recruiting new club members via outbound efforts (event booths, door to door recruitment) • Drafting proposals regarding new outdoor trips, gear purchases, and club events • Training/educating club members and staff on proper safety techniques and club procedures • Inspecting and maintaining inventory of all club gear

• Performed social media searches on subjects provided by the company’s clients and built comprehensive reports displaying pertinent information based on the clients’ interests • Acquired high level security clearance to work on reports ordered through federal government contracts • Completed background checks through extensive online searches • Received accolades on multiple occasions for being among analysts with the highest productivity, overall highest report scores, and most effective time management • Mastered complex reporting techniques by adapting to frequently changing report criteria and updated job requirements

Conducted research for an Online Training Module presenting sustainable practices for buildings on the UCSB campus • Became well versed on campus-wide energy saving achievements and sustainable energy strategies to reduce environmental and economic impact from energy use on the UCSB campus • Attended weekly meetings to discuss research through collaboration with program advisor and other interns working on the project • Effectively cooperated within a group by exchanging ideas and opinions to further overall project goals • Became knowledgeable of sustainable practices and strategies for effectively communicating environmental issues to the general public • Compiled research and determined training module format using Microsoft Office programs

• Worked on ecological restoration projects in a rural area of New Zealand • Planted more than 2,500 trees with a group of eight other volunteers over the course of two weeks • Developed a strong appreciation for environmental sustainability and became further educated on the concepts and techniques pertaining to ecological conservation and preservation • Cooperated effectively with a group in a physically demanding work environment

• Became educated about zoo programs and park maintenance • Organized and supervised the petting zoo • Learned about proper care for the zoo animals by preparing food, cleaning habitats, and ensuring that the animals had comfortable living spaces

• Supervised children ages 10-12 during their five day stay in the Sierra Nevada wilderness at Camp Green Meadows • Managed daily youth activities and practiced effective time management • Served as a positive role model for the kids and exercised patience when facilitating the organization of campers • Contributed to the cooperation among counselors that was vital to the week's success • Received a commendable evaluation after the camp's conclusion for doing an exceptional job