Alissa M. Hollmann. Degrees Earned. Professional Experience

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1 Degrees Earned M.S. Recreation Administration, 2011 Illinois State University, Normal, IL Project: City of Pontiac Parks and Recreation Strategic Plan B.S. Biology, 2003 University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH Sociology Minor Professional Experience Southern Illinois University Department of Health Education and Recreation Instructor, 2013-Current Instructor of Recreation, primarily Outdoor Adventure Recreation and Leadership specialization courses. Illinois State University Campus Recreation Coordinator- Outdoor and Non-Credit Instructional Programs, With the opening of a new Student Fitness Center, this position added the development, implementation and evaluation of skill-based instructional programs. Developed and managed a new indoor climbing program. Analyzed and updated assessment tools to reflect desired outcomes. Coordinator- Outdoor Adventure Program, Recruitment, training, and evaluation of outdoor recreation trip leaders. Developed and managed budgets for multiple programming areas with a total scope of over $250,000. Managed an equipment rental facility with an inventory of $200,000 and performed all equipment procurement, repairs, and scheduled maintenance. Development and implementation of teambuilding facilitator training program. Oversight of program delivery of department special events. Development of Blackboard learning modules for outdoor program student staff training. Development of outcomes-based trainings and assessment tools for adventure trips and challenge course. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (Previously Shagbark Council) Director of Program and Resident Camp Director, Responsible for development and implementation of local and regional programs for girls ages Planned and directed summer residential and family camps serving up to 1000 campers per summer. Designed program curriculums for new regional programs. Developed and administered grant-funded STEM program. Developed a new Team Challenge Course and corresponding teambuilding curriculum. Instruct adult volunteer trainings. McGaw YMCA Wilderness Program Staff and Trip Guide, Acted as lead guide on extended backcountry trips up to 28 days long. Responsible for general wellbeing, risk management, and health and safety of participants. Responsible for teaching backpacking, Hollmann, 1

2 bicycle maintenance, sea kayaking, river canoeing, orienteering, and backcountry camping skills to participants ages Facilitate high and low ropes course programming and completed emergency takedown training. YMCA of Greater Seattle Outdoor Environmental Education Instructor, 2004 Instructed environmental education for school groups focused on coastal and rainforest ecology. Facilitated adventure education activities including low and high ropes and climbing wall. Guided Discoveries, Inc. Instructor, Instructed experiential physical science and astronomy classes for school groups in grades 4-9. Instructed environmental education focused on Southern California ecology and geology. Taught naked-eye and telescope-assisted field astronomy lessons. Facilitated adventure activities such as high and low ropes, climbing wall, and teambuilding. Awards 2011 Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Professional Development Scholarship Award University of New Hampshire Presidential Scholarship Teaching Credit Courses Spring 2013 REC 429 Planning, Logistics and Risk Management in Outdoor Recreation REC 430 Outdoor Living Skills REC 445 Outdoor Recreation Management Non-Credit Instructional Courses Spring 2012 Belaying Fall 2011 Introduction to Backpacking Belaying Spring 2011 Hollmann, 2

3 Belaying Fall 2010 Introduction to Mountain Biking Introduction to Kayaking Spring 2010 Hiking the Southwest Canyon Country Fall 2009 and First Aid Introduction to Kayaking Spring 2009 Rocky Mountain Backpacking Caving and Constellations Earth Day Evening Kayaking Alissa M. Hollmann Trip Leader Training Courses (Every Semester ) Basic Outdoor Training (Outdoor Living Skills); Trip Planning; Meal Planning and Packing; Extended Trip Training; Leadership and Group Management; Equipment Use and Maintenance; Leave No Trace Guest Lectures Fall Careers in Outdoor Recreation- KNR 371, Outdoor Recreation Fall Outdoor Recreation Opportunities on Campus- KNR 371, Outdoor Recreation Spring Redbird Challenge Adventure Race- KNR 351, Tourism and Special Events Projects with Students KNR 374- Advanced Recreation Programming Spring Softball team canoe and cookout program Spring Leave No Trace Earth Day program KNR 298- Program Delivery Internship Fall Local History Hiking Tour Program Spring Extended trip to Moab, UT Summer Regional Outdoor Program Research Project Development of Instructional Materials Challenge Course Student Training Manual Student Trip Leader Manual Blackboard Instructional Segments for Student Outdoor Specialists Blackboard Knowledge Quizzes Professional Development Certifications and Training Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder- Expires 3/2016 Hollmann, 3

4 American, AED, First Aid Instructor, 2008-Current American Red Cross Instructor, 2010-Current American Canoe Association Canoe Instructor, 2008-Current Risk Management for Recreation Professionals 4-Week Online Course, 2011 Safezone Orientation Training, Illinois State University, 2008 QRS GateKeeper Training for Suicide Prevention, Illinois State University, 2008 Project Wet and Project Wild Facilitator Training, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, 2007 Management Skills for Camp Directors, GSUSA Edith Macy Conference Center, 2006 Workshops Results Oriented Assessment for Student Affairs Seminar, Illinois State University 2012 YWCA of McLean County Racial Justice Summit, 2011 Games Towards Social Change Workshop, Chicago, IL 2010 Introduction to Institutional Racism Workshop, Illinois Wesleyan University, 2009 Professional Involvement Association Membership Wilderness Education Association , 2013-Current Southern Illinois Parks and Recreation Association 2012-current National Association of Interpretation 2011-current Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education 2008-current American Canoe Association 2008-current Leave No Trace Center for Environmental Ethics 2008-current Conferences and Presentations Given Wilderness Education Association Colloquium, Ashville, NC 2013 Experiential Education Symposium, Altoona, IA 2012 Chicago Area Facilitators Network Roundtable for Adventure Education Professionals, Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education, Presentations: Student roles within University Programs Roundtable, 2011 Getting Ready for the Next Step- Resume, Outdoor Log and Interviewing, 2010 Adventure Race Without a Budget, 2009 Illinois Intramural-Recreational Sports Association State Workshop, Normal, IL 2011 Presentation: New Venues for Team Building- No Challenge Course Needed Leadership Revolution Conference, Normal, IL Presentations: Active Communication Games for your Organization, 2010 Using Games and Initiatives to Enhance your Organization, 2009 Wilderness Risk Management Conference, Durham, NC, 2009 Wilderness Education Association National Conference on Outdoor Leadership, San Diego, 2008 Committees and Volunteering Shawnee Volunteer Corps Trail Maintenance Volunteer, 2013 Hollmann, 4

5 Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education Student Development Committee, LGBT Institute Volunteer and Library Committee, Illinois State University, Illinois State University Commencement Volunteer, Girl Scouts of Central Illinois Outdoor Skills Instructor, 2011 On Common Grounds: Dialogues on Diversity and Social Justice Small Group Facilitator, 2009 Comlara Off Road Biking Association Trail Maintenance Volunteer, 2008 Hollmann, 5