Haden Anne Bricker

2221 Conte Drive

Midlothian, VA 23113

Phone: (804)908-0048
Email: Brickeha@dukes.jmu.edu
OBJECTIVE:

To obtain a position that will enable me to use my strong organizational skills, recreation and events background, and
ability to work well with people.

EDUCATION
James Madison University Hospitality Management BS, Business Minor
Expected Graduation: Spring 2015 with Deans List honors

WORK EXPERIENCE
Risk Management and Route Setting Manager/Adventure Trip Leader
University Recreation, James Madison University, Harrisonburg VA
August 2013 Present (Average of 12 hours/week)
Responsible for:
o Managing route setters to make sure routes go up in a timely fashion and are well constructed
o Training new route setters in safety, effectiveness and technique
o Ensuring that general policies are followed by both staff and participants
o Maintaining safety of climbers
o Leading outdoor trips for James Madison University population
o Instructing participants on how to climb and properly use safety gear

Instructor/Lock-in Facilitator/Floor Staff/Passages Peddler

Peak Experiences, Midlothian VA
April 2010 present (Average of 20 hours/week)
Responsible for:
o Teaching climbing safety to participants in classes averaging between 4 -40 students
o Running overnight Lock-ins with a 1 staff to 35 participant ratio
o Programming birthdays and other group events
o Selling gear (on and off site)
o Creating strong customer to staff relationships
o Monitoring the safety of climbers

Activities Intern/Server
Morningside of Bellgrade Assisted Living, Midlothian VA
Summer 2014 Season (Average of 42 hours/week)
Responsible for:
o Programming and executing events for the residents
o Assisting the Activities Director in everyday tasks such as helping move new residents in, welcoming
them to the facility and giving tours
o Coordinating volunteers to assist with activities
o Assisting with menu creation
o Creating intriguing buffets for large dining events averaging close to 130 guests

Banquet Server
Willow Oaks Country Club

Summer 2013 Season (Average of 20 hours/week)

Responsible for:
o Preparing rooms for guest events such as weddings
o Serving and clearing meals for events averaging between 70-150 guests
o Breaking down and cleaning for the following day

Student Supervisor/ Food Service

ARAMARK, Harrisonburg VA
November 2012 March 2014 (Average of 10 hours/week)
Responsible for:
o Maintaining inventory and its respective log
o Training new employees in shops
o Efficient skills in accepting cash, credit cards and other forms of payments from customers
o Proven ability to count the cash in drawer at the start and end of shift with accuracy

Camp Counselor
Passages Summer Camp, Richmond VA
June 2012 August 2012 (Average of 50 hours/week)
Responsible for:
o Programming recreational activities for children
o Handling safety equipment and instructing children
o Setting up/Taking down top-rope rock climbing set-ups, zip-lines and rappels

Head Lifeguard/Lifeguard
Atlantic Coast Aquatics Center (ACAC), Midlothian VA
August 2009 March 2012 (average of 35 hours/week)
Responsibilities:
o Keep lifeguards on task, appointing jobs during slow times
o Customer Service, mediating between members or helping with general complaints and questions
o Enforce rules for publics safety
o Monitor chemicals, make sure everything was in balance and add chemicals when necessary

CERTIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND HONORS

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Wilderness First Aid (May 2013- May 2015)

CPR/AED (Dec 2014 Dec 2016)

Food Handler Safety Training

TIPS (Oct. 14th 2013 Oct. 7th 2016)

ServeSafe (Nov. 11th 2013 Nov. 11th 2018)

Treasurer for the Hospitality Honors Fraternity Eta Sigma Delta (2014-2015)

VOLUNTEER WORK
James Madison University Annual Reach Out Climb
February 15th 2014 (40+ Hours)
o Removed and transported all the holds from the wall to have them cleaned
o Head Route Setter for the competition
o Organized route setting schedule
o Created route maps for judging
o General behind the scene work to ready for the competition
Shenandoah Mountain Bike 100 Race
2

September 1st 2013 (8 Hours)

o Volunteer medic for injured bikers
o Helped to evacuate injured biker from trail