Ruby Jacobson
Environmental Studies & Sustainable Business · Bicycle Rides Northwest
Eugene, OR
In My Own Words
As an Environmental Studies major with a minor in Sustainable Business at the University of Oregon.
Work Experience
Sustainability
Bicycle Rides Northwest2024 – Present
Provided educational and guidance to riders and crew on sorting food, compost, recycling, and waste. Collaborated with teams to effectively manage and sort compost, recyclables, and waste streams. Operated a commercial-grade dishwasher to clean reusable mealware after each meal. Set up and dismantled garbage and recycling stations to support Sustainability initiatives.
Salesperson
REI2023 – 2024
Helped to create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, giving recommendations, and engaging with customers. Educated customers on relevant passes and permits for local outdoor recreation. Answered and educated outdoor gear questions. Informed customers about the REI membership program. Worked with a small team to improve used merchandise sales and displays in-store.
Salesperson
Outside In Bend2021 – 2022
Assisted customers in the store. Greeted customers and answered questions related to outdoor merchandise. Operated with Lightspeed retail POS and Microsoft Workspace. Worked with team to check in and process new merchandise.
Camp Counselor
Camp Tamarack Oregon2022 – 2022
Provided campers with a safe and encouraging environment by enforcing rules, encouraging supportive behavior, community building, inclusion, and friendly behavior. Instructed and lesson-planned Paddle Sports classes daily. Taught canoe rescues to children ages 7-15. Collaborated with counselors and staff to coordinate major camp events. Implemented Restorative Justice Conferences and Circles.
Teen Leader
Oregon Department of Human Services2019 – 2019
Assisted a Bend La Pine health teacher in providing a ten-part education series that aims to give middle school students tools to have healthy relationships, including setting and respecting personal boundaries and treating each other with respect and dignity. Acted as role models to middle school students and to help make My Future-My Choice an impactful classroom experience.
Education
Mountain View High School
2022 – 2022