Jordan Walker
Kincardine,Canada
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with exceptional time management and problem-solving skills. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Dedicated individual focused on achieving results and exceeding expectations in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outdoor Educator
Goldeye Centre
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Organized and led a variety of outdoor activities including hiking, canoeing, archery and challenge courses.
- Facilitated multi-day camps for groups of students ranging from elementary school age through high school level participants.
- Enhanced outdoor educational experiences by developing and implementing diverse lesson plans focused on environmental awareness and conservation.
- Supported students' emotional growth by fostering a positive environment that encouraged open communication, self-reflection, and personal responsibility.
- Conducted risk assessments and developed contingency plans to address potential hazards during outdoor activities, ensuring the safety of all participants.
- Promoted student safety and well-being during outdoor adventures by maintaining up-to-date certifications in first aid, CPR, and wilderness medicine.
Volunteer Wildlife Monitor
LEO Africa
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Supported wildlife conservation efforts through monitoring of animal populations, regarding their behaviour, location, food preferences, health, reproduction and interactions.
- Observed, recorded data and took identification photos of native species
- Supported wildlife conservation efforts through habitat improvement work such as bush clearing, road restoration, alien plant removal, erosion control, and litter removal.
- Contributed to successful wildlife conservation projects through research and data collection.
Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator
Prime Crew Wildlife
03.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported wildlife rehabilitation efforts by providing specialized care for injured or displaced primates.
- Assisted in treating sick, injured and orphaned wild animals.
- Conducted regular facility maintenance, ensuring a clean, safe environment for both animals and volunteers.
- Rearranged cages for enrichment, safety and to foster natural instincts by mimicking wild habitat.
- Administered medications and bottle fed infant animals to promote health and healing with goal of releasing back into wild.
- Cleaned indoor and outdoor wildlife enclosures to prevent injury to animals, promote physical comfort and facilitate sanitation and servicing.
Tour guide
African Lion Safari
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided in-depth knowledge and commentary on local history, flora, and fauna,
- Facilitated memorable experiences for diverse groups by tailoring presentations to cater to different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and language abilities.
- Ensured timely departures and arrivals by strictly adhering to schedules while remaining flexible enough to accommodate unforeseen circumstances or special requests from guests.
- Successfully operated safari tour buses, boats, and trains while delivering informative tours
- Checked tour vehicles for cleanliness, safety and functionality.
- Interacted with large amounts of visitors on a daily basis, handling inquiries and ensuring a positive experience
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, minor in Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, ON12.2023
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
London, ON06.2019
Skills
- Teamwork
- Risk Assessment
- Problem Solving abilities
- Exceptional communication
- Environmental education
- CPR Certification
- Time management abilities
- Social Media Management
Certification
- DELF B2 French language certification
- Wilderness 40 Hour First Aid
- Intermediate First Aid
- Outdoor Council of Canada Hiking Field Leader
- Paddle Canada: Waterfront Canoe Instructor
- Paddle Canada: Lake Canoe Instructor
- Paddle Canada: Camping Basics Instructor
- NCCP Level 1 Orienteering
- Bushcraft
- Archery Level 1
- Challenge Course Instructor
Languages
French
Full Professional
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Outdoor Educator
Goldeye Centre
05.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer Wildlife Monitor
LEO Africa
04.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitator
Prime Crew Wildlife
03.2024 - 04.2024
Tour guide
African Lion Safari
03.2023 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Psychology, minor in Biology
Wilfrid Laurier University
High School Diploma -
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
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