Ian Stafford: in Boulder, CO

• Developed a tool kit for outdoor brands to show how they can leverage their customers, products, and community standing to advocate for climate change policy through institutional and legislative policy change • Partnered and strategized with the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and Outdoor RX collaborative coalition to create a policy framework on how outdoor recreation can be implemented within private, nonprofit, and government sectors • Performed extensive research on scholarly articles, current news topics, and policy issues that affect the outdoor industry, and helped find recommendations that can be adopted across different sectors • Provided a strong understanding of policy on numerous topics impacting the outdoor industry and how those issues can be leveraged for the betterment of companies and the environment

• Created a personal and intentional experience of solving real-time issues on a case-by-case basis with clients • Worked across teams to help create and implement a digital user experience that was seamless and reliable • Instilled a positive, high energy, and dynamic community atmosphere within a small digital startup workspace • Performed at 97% customer service success rate with athletes and race directors

• Oversaw recruitment, interviews, hiring, and management of 70+ seasonal staff • Fostered connections between the camp and various stakeholders from all sectors within the neighboring counties • Researched Colorado backcountry areas to create new and exciting trips for campers • Formulated and implemented detailed itineraries, travel, food logistics, and wilderness safety protocols for all backcountry and front country expeditions • Redeveloped an underperforming environmental week-long service trip focused on leadership development and stewardship for high school students, which resulted in a 100% attendance rate from 2012-2015 • Coordinated programs to engage past, present, and future camp families on a yearly basis

• Managed the instruction and tasks of 30+ weekly high school volunteers • Trained new staff on how to craft a proper lesson plan to teach natural and earth sciences • Ensured timing and preparedness of all schedules and programs for students & volunteers

• Design and installed ropes courses and canopy tours • Oversaw all shipments and ordering to ensure a timely and cost-effective build • Responsible for 8-12 employees and making sure that they had all gear and equipment to meet OSHA and ANSI standards • Worked closely with clients to maintain all deliverable deadlines