Amanda Neiman: Senior Guide in Phoenix, AZ
Amanda Neiman
Senior Guide
Phoenix | United States
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Interests
Travel
backpacking
Geology
Industries
Bike
Lifestyle
Outdoor
Snow
Surf
Summary
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Work experience
REI Co-Op Experiences
Senior Guide | 02/2015 - Current
Led 68 trips consisting of 46 unique itineraries serving 507 clients, spanning 6 US States in 2018-19.
Recruited and hired 25 new REI guides in 2020.
Lead trips for 1-24 clients for 1-14 days. Responsible for risk management, logistics, meeting objectives, outdoor education, finances and team management.
Guide trips for 10 brands with clientele ranging from CEOs to international budget travellers.
Awarded both the Founders’ Award, given by management to a resourceful, professional, flexible team player who exudes an excitement for life and is committed to continuous improvement and the Guides’ Choice Award, given by guides to an individual that exemplifies what it means to be an adventure guide, in 2019.
Earned NOLS Risk Management Certificate in 2019 & ATTA Business Management for Adventure Travel Companies in 2020.
Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics
Traveling Trainer | 04/2016 - 04/2017
Taught programs intended to reduce the impact of outdoor activities in communities around the U.S.
Educated 14,650 K-12 students and mobilized 107 parks across the country to promote LNT.
Earned Leave No Trace Master Educator Certificate in 2016.
PEAK Adventure Travel DMC
Operations Assistant Manager and Tour Leader | 05/2012 - 10/2014
Responsible for budgets, expenses and approving leader accounts.
Conducted first-year leader training and on-going appraisals, counseling and development of 45 leaders.
Oversaw effective communication between all office departments and leaders.
Constructed reports based on leader performance and communicated feedback to leaders.
Connecting Cultures Mobile Museum
Lecturer and Board Member | 10/2011 - 05/2012
Met with Board monthly to discuss strategic planning, financial goals and vision.
Presented mobile museum to 100s of middle school children in hands-on lecture format.
Catalogued 100s of cultural artifacts and researched data related to artifacts.
G.A.F.F.E.R. (Goalposts And Footballs For East Africa Region)
Football Project Manager | 06/2010 - 07/2011
Mentored a staff of 10 and started three football leagues.
Restructured staffing, overhauled work ethic and updated communication within the organization.
Worked with G.A.F.F.E.R. Health as public health advisor to promote a unified organization.
U.S. Peace Corps Kenya
Public Health Volunteer | 06/2009 - 07/2011
Opened a community center and supported it by writing and administering grants.
Taught life skills and public health to primary schools, youth groups and orphans.
Coached widows’ groups regarding women’s empowerment and business skills.
Adventure 16
Retail Employee | 01/2009 - 05/2009
Worked with merchandiser to create displays and organize clothes.
Worked with manager in community outreach events.
Worked with clients to fit their needs on upcoming travels, adventures and outdoor activities.
Education history
University of Arizona
B.A. | 2003 - 2007
University of Southampton
M.A. | 2007 - 2008
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