Braden Tholkes

PO Box 2936, Cullowhee, NC 28723 | tholkesbraden@gmail.com | Cell: (828) 342-5286

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Education
Associate of Arts: College Transfer May 2016
● Southwestern Community College – Sylva, North Carolina
● Graduated with 3.4 GPA
Bachelor of Science Degree: Parks and Recreation Management Expected May 2020
● Western Carolina University – Cullowhee, North Carolina
● Focus - Outdoor Leadership and Instruction

Experience
Basecamp Cullowhee – Cullowhee, NC August 2018 – Current
ADVENTURE SHOP AND CLIMBING WALL STAFF, TRIP LEADER
● Aiding students and staff in applying for outdoor trips and gear rentals
● Belaying and assisting students and staff at campus climbing wall
● Leading outdoor trips for college students
Sapphire Valley Ski Resort – Sapphire, NC Winter 2015 – Current
VOLUNTEER SKI PATROL MOUNTAIN HOST
● Assisting ski patrol with visitor first aid, sled running, and various tasks
● Answering visitor queries
● Running ski slopes responding to accidents, and radio calls
Great Smoky Mountains National Park – Cherokee, NC Fall 2009 – Current
VOLUNTEER IN PARK
● Directing visitor traffic at park festivals and special events
● Assisting visitors and rangers at the Oconaluftee visitor center
● Maintaining Deep Creek Trail
Avid 4 Adventure – Denver, CO May – August 2018
SURVIVAL SKILLS AND ADVENTURE CAMP INSTRUCTOR
● Instructing children in kayaking, mountain biking, canoeing, hiking,
stand up paddle boarding, and outdoor survival skills
● Communicating with parents on daily progress and important information

Certifications
● Adult CPR/AED – American Red Cross
● Wilderness First Aid (WFA) – American Red Cross

Other Experience
Climbing
● Trad, multipitch, and sport lead climbing experience, including institutional trad anchor systems
● Member of collegiate climbing club, Access Fund, American Alpine Club, Carolina Climbers
Coalition, and USA Climbing as a collegiate competitor
Computer Science
● Programming languages: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Java, Python, C++, C#, MIPS
Information Technologies
● Computer and networking system building, maintenance, and troubleshooting

Achievements
● Achieved rank of Eagle in Boy Scouts of America
● Southwestern Community College 2016 Dean’s List