Ross Rutherford

About Me

Environmental Science student currently on gap semester, proficient in research, writing, editing, documentation, team leadership. Seeking environmental work.

Location

Bellevue, WA
Education
    Brown University
    September 2020 - December 2024
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Environmental Science
    Eastside Preparatory School
Work Experience
    Northwest Llama Adventures
    Outfitting Guide and Administrative Support
    Bellevue, WA, United States, 98067
    June 2018 - August 2020
    company
    Northwest Llama Adventures
    title
    Outfitting Guide and Administrative Support
    overview
    Guided wilderness outfitting trips for ecotourists in Olympic National Park and transported gear for scientific teams on the Elwha River restoration project. Engaged in intensive client care, trained/handled animals, copyedited website, edited financial records. Managed online advertising on behalf of the company, which brought in significant additional business.
    Sarah Smith for Congress
    F ield Canvasser
    Seattle, WA, United States, 98194
    February 2018 - October 2018
    Washington State Senate
    Senate Page
    Bellevue, WA, United States, 98067
    March 2018 - March 2018
Fun Fact

I was one of the top 4,500 high school students nationwide selected as a candidate to be United States Presidential Scholar by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars in 2020. I also received the National Merit Scholarship Letter of Commendation for the previous year's qualifying test.

Skills
Languages
EnglishSpanish
Technical skills
javapython
Skills
► Collaboration Skills: Well-developed ability to thrive in team-oriented environments and ensure all goals are met; builds excellent relationships and rapport with diverse colleagues at all organizational levels.Copy EditingGoogle DriveMicrosoft OfficeRecord Keeping, Organization, Writing, Diffusing stressful situationsResearchTeam Leadership
Leadership
    Tablet Level Winning Team - Evolution Simulation, 2015 Amazon Youth Apps Competition
    Primary Programmer and Project Lead
    September 2015 - December 2015
    FTC Robotics Team
    Head of Documentation
    September 2017 - April 2018
    Eastside Preparatory School Political Discussion Society
    Elected President, Head of Research
    September 2018 - May 2020
    Eastside Preparatory School Debate Team
    Team Captain & Novice Educator
    August 2019 - April 2020