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Amy Barr

Amy Barr

United Kingdom

Summary

Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, excellent customer service, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Instructor

Sir Edmund Hillary's Outdoor Centre
12.2023 - 08.2025
  • Hillary Outdoors operates in the Tongariro National Park in New Zealand offering five day programmes to schools and private parties
  • Focus areas for these programmes are summer and winter alpine expeditions on Mt Ruapehu, white water kayaking, climbing, waterfall jumping and caving
  • As well as instructional guidance for the Level 5 Diploma program for Tertiary students

Expedition Leader

Asia Pacific Adventure
09.2023 - 12.2023
  • Seasonal work as an expedition leader for school camps, predominantly working with international and local schools in Hong Kong province
  • Providing experiential learning focused programmes to students of ages 7-18, with activities such as sea kayaking, outdoor climbing, gorge walking, snorkelling etc

Contractor

Forest Adventure Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Forest Adventure is a family run business that operates in the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley, that provides outdoor experiences such as outdoor climbing, multi-day canoe on white water expeditions, paddle boarding, kayaking on grade 2 rivers

Snorkel Guide

Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • EMS is an establishment that runs snorkeling and diving tours in the stunning Fleurieu Peninsula for both schools and adults

Kayak Guide

Adventure Kayaking South Australia
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Adventure Kayaking SA run guided kayaking tours in Adelaide Dolphin Sanctuary. This included guiding through a forest of mangroves and a shipwreck graveyard
  • Knowledge of the traditional custodians, fauna, history of the shipwrecks including experience working on tidal estuaries, were all essential

Outdoor Adventure Guide

Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures
09.2022 - 06.2023
  • Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures is one of the largest providers of Outdoor Education in South Australia
  • Delivering quality experiential learning opportunities through school camps, day programs, expeditions and school holidays

Mountain Guide

North Cascades Mountain Guides
01.2021 - 09.2022
  • Designed and led multi-day hiking expeditions for youth aged 8-17 across the North Cascades and Mt Rainier National Park, tailoring route difficulty based on age and skill level

Health Care Nurse

The Orchard Trust
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Provided compassionate care to individuals with special needs, drawing on personal experience as a young carer for my mother, who lived with a spinal injury and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Developed key caregiving skills, including patience, empathy, and resilience, which continue to inform my work and enable me to connect deeply with those needing support
  • Dedicated to fostering a supportive environment, understanding firsthand the impact that kindness and compassion can have on individuals facing health challenges

Developing Instructor

Forest of Dean Adventure
03.2018 - 03.2020
  • Forest of Dean Adventure operates a 40 ft climbing tower and high ropes course

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Adventure Education

University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Wales, UK, Carmarthenshire
05.2021

NVQ Level 3 - Sport and Outdoor Education

The Royal Forest of Dean College
Coleford, Gloucestershire
05.2018

Skills

    BA in Outdoor Adventure Education with First Class Honours

    Outdoor Rock Climbing Guide (single pitch award)

    Remote First Aid (4 day course)

    Backcountry Avalanche Skills (NCS2 New Zealand 5 day course)

    PADI Snorkel Guide

    Surf Life Saver - South Australia

    Flat Water Kayak and Canoe - South Australia

    SUP Instructor Award British Canoeing

    Extensive experience in mountain guiding in winter and summer alpine conditions - logbook available upon request

References

Available upon request.

Personal Information

Timeline

Senior Instructor

Sir Edmund Hillary's Outdoor Centre
12.2023 - 08.2025

Expedition Leader

Asia Pacific Adventure
09.2023 - 12.2023

Contractor

Forest Adventure Ltd
06.2023 - 09.2023

Snorkel Guide

Experiencing Marine Sanctuaries
01.2023 - 06.2023

Kayak Guide

Adventure Kayaking South Australia
09.2022 - 06.2023

Outdoor Adventure Guide

Wilderness Escape Outdoor Adventures
09.2022 - 06.2023

Mountain Guide

North Cascades Mountain Guides
01.2021 - 09.2022

Health Care Nurse

The Orchard Trust
05.2020 - 01.2022

Developing Instructor

Forest of Dean Adventure
03.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Outdoor Adventure Education

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

NVQ Level 3 - Sport and Outdoor Education

The Royal Forest of Dean College
Amy Barr