Kara Folkerts
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Kara Folkerts
29
Female
member since Jul 17 2019
Canadian
My skills
Undergraduate studies in Ecotourism and Outdoor Leadership. Completed holistic nutrition diploma specializing in plant based nutrition.
Years of experience in customer service, working in a team setting, and meeting the needs of clients
Positive thinker, incredibly friendly, people oriented, reliable, flexible and determined.
Strong work ethic and eager to continue learning.
Experienced in a variety of outdoor activities and skills.
Languages Spoken
English (Mother Tongue) French (Beginner)Full CV / Resume
June 2019 - Completed my Certification in Nutrition and Health Coaching specializing in plant-based nutrition
September 2018 - Present - Server and working events with Blindman Brewing
Lacombe, Alberta, Canada
August 2018 - Present - Adventure Guide for Run Like a Girl Incorporated
Squamish, British Columbia, Canada
Costa Rica
April - July 2018 - Ecolodge Assistant and Yoga Teacher at Sarinbuana Eco Lodge
Tabanan Regency, Bali, Indonesia
March 2018 - 200 Hour Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga Teacher Training
Varkala, South India
Yoga Alliance Certified
November to February 2018 - Front Desk Receptionist at Holiday Niseko Travel and Ski Company
Hirafu, Hokkaido, Japan
May - November 2017 - Cycle Expedition (+10,500km) with Brandon from Calgary, Alberta to Alaska, through Eastern Russia, Mongolia and China to reach Japan.
December 2016 - Completed my Bachelor's Degree in Ecotourism & Outdoor Leadership
Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta
September - November 2016 - Part Time Coach for SOGO Adventure Running
teaching children the fundamentals of trail running
June 2016 - Solo Thru-hike of Iceland
Self navigated and crossed Iceland from the southern to northern coast (586km)
May 2016 - Ecotourism & Outdoor Leadership University Field school to Norway
Cultural and linguistic research project
Five day crevasse rescue and glacier travel course in the Jotunheimen mountains
Summit of Storbjorn and Galdhopiggen
March 2016 - Recipient of Jen Higgins Grant for Young Women through the Alpine Club of Canada
February 2016 - Avalanche Safety Training (AST 1) certified
May 2015 - Assistant outdoor adventure guide for 16 Norwegian students
Sea kayaking in Tofino, British Columbia
Hiking the Sunshine Coast Trail, BC
Rock Climbing in Skaha Bluffs, BC
Canoeing a portion of the Columbia River, BC
April 2015 - 90 Hour Wilderness First Aid Certified through Slipstream
August 2014 - Guided Expedition to Kakwa Provinical Park
Two weeks mountain biking and backpacking
October 2013 - Tandem Moving Water Canoe Skills Paddle Canada Certification
About Me
My deepest passions include adventuring outdoors and being in nature, traveling, health & wellness, meditation, moving my body (especially through trail running, biking, a challenging hike or yoga), reading a good book, connecting with community, sharing the biggest smiles, eating endless fruits & vegetables, and caring for our planet. Each day I continue striving towards a deeper sense of meaning in my life through aligning with these passions.