Nathan P. Gillette
806 W. Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801
814-404-7964
npg5019@psu.edu
www.nategillette.com
Objectives
To obtain a position in the field of outdoor recreation and utilize my skills obtained in
adventure programming and environmental interpretation, as well as life experiences in
order to provide clients with a positive outdoor experience and further their connection
with the natural world.
Education
The Pennsylvania State University - University Park, Pennsylvania
BS in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Management - Outdoor Recreation
Focus in Adventure Based Programming & Environmental Interpretation
Degree anticipated Spring 2013
Work History
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center (May 2011 - present)
3400 Discovery Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669 ~ 814-863-2000
adventure based programming, team-building facilitation, environmental interpretation,
event coordination, grounds work
W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor (August 2006 – May 2011)
1321 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801 ~ 814-238-3057
staff management, sales operations, inventory management, promotions
Cingle Brothers Machine Shop (July 2001 – August 2006)
105 Dairy St., Clarence, PA 16829 ~ 814-387-4994
machine operator, welder, quality control, tool design
Related Experience
Outdoor School
Counselor (Oct. 2010, Apr. 2011) managed groups of 4-8 fifth grade students during a 4 day
residential outdoor education camp
Learning Group Leader (Oct. 2011) designed and led a 4 day adventure based experiential
education program for 12 sixth grade students
Penn State Courses
RPTM 498F – Rock Climbing Leadership (Sept. 2011 – Nov 2011) provided assistance in
instruction of rock climbing safety, technique, and practices
RPTM 497I – Canoeing Leadership (Sept. 2011) provided assistance in instruction of flat
water canoe paddling skills and rescue techniques
Certifications
Adult/Child/Infant CPR – American Heart Association exp. Feb. 2013
Wilderness First Aid – SOLO exp. Feb. 2013
Climbing Wall Instructor – American Mountain Guide Association exp. April 2013
Water Rescue Emergency Response – PA Fish and Boat Commission exp. Oct. 2016
References
Rod Lee, Adventure Program Director/Instructor
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
3400 Discovery Rd., Petersburg, PA 16669
814-863-2000
John Hickey, Owner/Manager
W.R. Hickey Beer Distributor
1321 E. College Ave., State College, PA 16801
814-238-3057
Jeff Cingle, Owner/Operator
Cingle Brothers Machine Shop
105 Dairy St., Clarence, PA 16829
814-387-4994