Expert Details
Rock Climbing and Mountaineering Expert Witness, Professional Mountain Guide and Instructor
ID: 735693
California, USA
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2019 | Degree: Apprentice Alpine Guide | Subject: Alpine Guide Course | Institution: American Mountain Guides Association |
| Year: 2019 | Degree: Pro Level I Certificate | Subject: AIARE Pro Level I Course | Institution: American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education |
| Year: 2017 | Degree: Apprentice Rock Guide | Subject: Rock Guide Course | Institution: American Mountain Guides Association |
| Year: 2016 | Degree: Single Pitch Certificate | Subject: Single Pitch Course and Exam | Institution: American Mountain Guides Association |
| Year: 2004 | Degree: BM | Subject: Music Composition with an Emphasis on Film Music | Institution: University of Southern California |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2019 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Mountain Guide | Department: |
Responsibilities:Guide clients into alpine environments in winter and summer conditions. Summit 12000-14500 ft peaks. Teach courses on climbing skills, travel, and rescue. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2018 to 2019 | Employer: Joshua Tree Life Climbing Guides | Title: Rock Guide | Department: |
Responsibilities:Guided clients of all ages and abilities in single pitch and multi pitch environments in Joshua Tree National Park, CA. Taught climbing technique, rope skills, belaying, knots, and climbing safety standards and procedures. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2017 to 2018 | Employer: Kaf Adventures | Title: Mountain Guide | Department: |
Responsibilities:Guided clients on glaciated tours to summit Cascade volcanoes, such as Mt. Baker, and Mt. Rainier, in Washington.Taught snow skills and rescue in the field. Taught climbing courses in rock environments. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2017 | Employer: Portland Rock Gym | Title: Climbing Guide & Instructor | Department: |
Responsibilities:Taught climbing clinics and belay classes in an indoor climbing gym environment.Monitored climbing walls for improper use of equipment and unsafe practices. Guided clients on single pitch rock environments. Taught outdoor climbing classes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2015 to 2017 | Employer: Mountain Shop | Title: Climbing Buyer and Rental Manager | Department: Climbing |
Responsibilities:Maintained inventory of climbing products.Communicated with product representative and manufacturers to ascertain the most appropriate products to stock in store. Tested newest climbing products on the market to determine level of safety and ease of use. Supervised rental department, and proper maintenance of rental equipment. Ski binding adjustment and ski tuning. Monitored manufacturers for product recalls. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| AMGA SPI Certification, AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide, AIARE Pro Level I Certification. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Deposed during a legal suit involving a climbing accident. Reviewed depositions from the plaintiffs and defendants, and conducted research in preparation for a statement and deposition. |