TAYLOR HOLMAN

8 Montrose Crescent, Whitby, ON. L1R 1C7 Ÿ (289) 385-0039 Ÿ tay.holman@icloud.com

CERTIFICATIONS
• Wilderness First Responders (WFR) certification
• Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Skills Level 2
• Swift Water Rescue Technician Level 3
• Paddle Canada Lake Canoe Instructor Tandem
• Paddle Canada Moving Water Canoe Skills Introduction Tandem and Solo
• Paddle Canada Canoe Tripping Skills Introduction Tandem and Solo
• Leave No Trace Master Educator
• Canadian Mountain Bike Guide Affiliation Assistant Trail Guide
• WHMIS Training
• Food Safety
• NLS

EXPERIENCE
• Experience working with young adults who have a variety of disabilities
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office software
• Strong leadership and team building skills
• Experienced with building and managing schedules
• Well prepared for trip leading – including planning, logistics, navigation, group management and
safety
• Practical experience in dealing with risk management, system-based planning and prevention,
control and mitigation strategies

CAMP AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE

Canoe Tripping (Taylor Statten Camps)
• 13 day canoe trip in Algonquin Park to Barron River Canyon
• 22 day canoe trip in Kipawa, Quebec
• 36 day canoe trip in Quetico National Park and The Boundary Waters

Personal Camping Experience

• 6 day white water rafting expedition in Quebec (Rouge River, Gatineau River, Jacques Cartier
River)
• 4 days white water kayak training on the Ottawa River
• 9 day sea kayaking expedition on Georgian Bay
• 2 x 3 day winter camping trips in Algonquin Park focusing on navigation
• 160 km canoe and portage race (completed in 36 hours)
EDUCATION

Outdoor Adventure Diploma 2016-2020

Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus
Relevant Coursework: Professionalism and Ethics, Business of the Outdoors, Risk Management, Human
Resources, and Ecology

OSSD 2012-2016
Donald A. Wilson Secondary School, Whitby ON

Blyth Academy; Global High School 2015

Attended an International, traveling high school for two terms

WORK EXPERIENCE
Ecoventure, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE October 28th/19 – Present
Outdoor Instructor
• Teach students age 5-15
• Facilitate sessions for rock climbing, sand boarding, general high ropes, plant and animal life, and
water sustainability
• Run Duke of Edinburgh practice and qualifier trips
• Practice large group management skills
ALIVE Outdoors, Ontario, Canada September 4th- October 7th
Outdoor Educator
• Taught students age 6 to 16 outdoor skills
• Facilitated numerous outdoor activities such as kayaking, rock climbing, canoeing, re- wilding
• Learned how to run a meaningful debrief to bring more intention activities

Jenkins Family, Gold Coast, QLD Australia February 8th- June 28th/19
Au Pair
• Lived with an Australian family looking after three children ages 7, 9, and 16
• Worked with the parents to manage the children’s busy schedules
• Dealt with conflicts between the children promptly and effectively, while learning when to
consult the parents

Salty Dog Sea Kayaking, Airlie Beach, QLD Australia October 11th/18- January 18th/19
Kayak Guide
• Guided clients through the islands of the Whitsundays in the Coral Sea on half day and full day
tours
• Instructed individuals with varying physical abilities
• Frequently working with ESL clients
• Managing environmental hazards
• Comforted and reassured nervous clients to ensure they enjoyed their experience

Sail, Oshawa, ON June 28th- August 27th/17

Camping Department
• Strengthened team building skills
• Built a rapport with customers so they can trust my authority on outdoor gear and supplies
• Gained a thorough understanding of Sail merchandise in order to direct customers to the right
products for their personal camping needs
• Learned how to work with difficult customer demands and address their concerns to ensure they
left the store feeling satisfied