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Building a Competitive Outdoor Industry Resume
8/28/2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST

Event Description

What does it really take to stand out in the outdoor industry? This session will help soon-to-be grads understand which skills and experiences matter most, how to highlight them effectively, and what employers are looking for across a range of roles—from the field to the office.

About the Presenters

Dustin Smucker

Dustin began leading outdoor trips in the late-1900s. After years of seasonal field instructing, he has managed outdoor adventure programs for the last 20+ years. He currently serves as a Program Manager at UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec, supporting student leaders to discover and practice their potential.

Augie Donovan

Augie is a Junior Data Scientist at Interchecks Technology, a Brooklyn-based financial technology startup. He was a student leader at UC Santa Cruz Adventure Rec while earning a combined B.A. in Mathematics and Economics. He completed a semester-long outdoor educator course with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), worked as a credit risk analyst at Goldman Sachs, and earned an M.S. in Business Analytics from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego. Augie is interested in how fundamental capacities—like decision-making, adaptability, and collaboration—transfer across environments, and how recognizing these patterns supports intentional growth in both professional and personal contexts.

 



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About the Series: Pathways to the Outdoors: Careers, Certifications, and Sustainable Futures

Whether you're just stepping into the outdoor industry or planning your next professional move, this series offers a roadmap to building a purposeful and sustainable career in outdoor recreation, education, and leadership. Explore a variety of topics ranging from entry-level opportunities to advanced certifications, niche careers, risk management strategies, and wellness in the workplace.

Each session in this series is designed to equip you with practical tools, insider insights, and real-world strategies to help you grow as a confident, informed, and impactful outdoor professional. From seasonal jobs and resume building to mental health resilience and climate-adaptive programming, join experts and peers to shape a future that is not only career ready but also community and sustainability minded.

Ideal for current students, job seekers, seasonal staff, and mid-career professionals looking to expand their role in the outdoor industry.

This series will offer free learning credits to participants in partnership with American Trails. 

This webinar series is free for AORE professional members, $5 for AORE supporter members, and $20 not yet AORE members.