Jason Vassallo

(862) 268-6662
Vassallo415@gmail.com
16 Nutley Ave Highland Lakes, NJ 07422
Education
School of Environmental & Biological Sciences
Rutgers-The State University of NJ, New Brunswick, New Jersey
B.S., Environmental Policy, Institutions & Behavior
Expected Graduation, May 2016
Experience
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Rock Wall Staff, September 2014 to Present
Manage a safe and fun atmosphere for the Rutgers Affiliates.
Conducting belay tests, and safety checks to ensure safety standard are met.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
Trip Leader, September 2013 to Present
Plan and facilitate various outdoor trips including rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, surfing,
and camping.
Training new staff to become a facilitator.
Student Conservation Association, Warsaw, Virginia
Youth Conservation Corps Leader, May 2015 to August 2015
Planned and conducted environmental education.
Managed safety of the crew.
Lead conservation projects such as trail maintenance, and built a pollinator hotel.
Mountain Creek Waterpark, Vernon, New Jersey
Aquatics Manager/Lifeguard Trainer, May 2011 to 2014
Ellis and Associates Lifeguard/CPR/First Aid Instructor.
Lead instructor, conducted weekly safety in-services for over 150 lifeguards.
Responded to aquatic emergencies daily; managed park safety.
Mountain Creek Ski Resort, Vernon, New Jersey
Lift Operations Supervisor, December 2010 to May 2013

Managed the safety of the guests and co-workers while operating five chairlifts.

Maintained the chairlift and all surrounding areas such as ramps and queues.

Performed opening and closing procedures.

Certifications

American Canoe Association- Level One Kayak Instructor, 2014

Wilderness Medical Associates- Wilderness First Responder, 2014
Climbing Wall Association- Climbing Wall Instructor, 2014
Ellis and Associates- Lifeguard Instructor, 2011-2012
Red Cross- CPR/AED certified, 2013

References
Available upon request