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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Honorsandawards
Hobbies and Interests
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Tirth Dhami

Outdoor Educator and Program Manager
Mumbai,MH
Tirth Dhami

Summary

Curious, driven, and always eager to learn—I’m constantly exploring new ideas and experiences. Whether moving with the wind or against it, I never stop growing, adapting, and flowing forward. I believe in Experiencing things and giving chances.

With a background as a backpacker, I have learned to navigate uncertainties with resilience, adaptability, and Leadership — qualities that I now bring into both my professional responsibilities and personal life.

Professional Snapshot

Skilled in Backpacking, mountaineering, white water kayaking/Canoeing, Rock climbing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Stand up Paddle to with expertise in designing and delivering safe, engaging, fun environment and educational outdoor experiences for participants of all ages especially working with children.

Experienced in hybrid work environments — managing basecamp logistics and operations alongside administrative responsibilities.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
3

Years of Operational, Logistics and Program Manager

5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Camp Akeela
Thetford, Vermont

Outdoor Adventure Director
05.2026 - 08.2026

Job overview

  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs like Backpacking, Camping, Campcraft, Archery, Farm Activities and Ropes to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Redwood Edutours
Bangalore, India, Karnataka

Outdoor Educator and Program Manager
09.2025 - 03.2026

Job overview

  • Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
  • Addressed and resolved technical, financial, and operational concerns by working with team members and directors.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.

Camp Akeela
Thetford Center, VT

Outdoor Adventure Director
06.2025 - 08.2025

Job overview

  • Areas of expertise and things I was looking into were rope courses (zipline, rock wall, crate stack, and low ropes), hiking, ICON (camping), campcraft, farm and garden, and archery.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.

Indian Odyssey and Redwoods
Mumbai, India

Freelance Outdoor Facilitator
11.2024 - 05.2025

Job overview

  • Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from, and within program activity locations, and on external trips.
  • Administered first aid, and notified emergency medical personnel.
  • Promoted a fun, safe, and inclusive environment by monitoring the activity of campers to identify and address behavioral issues.
  • Planned, organized, facilitated, and promoted diverse recreational programs.
  • Instructed participants on safety protocols for engaging in outdoor activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, and backpacking.
  • Facilitated team-building activities to build trust among peers while exploring nature together.
  • Coordinated logistics for multiple events, including transportation arrangements, lodging reservations, food planning, and preparation.

Challenging Adventure
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Outdoor Facilitator
09.2024 - 11.2024

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented comprehensive educational programs for a variety of audiences, including school-aged children.
  • Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by encouraging collaboration between participants during outdoor activities.
  • Conducted risk assessments prior to each activity or outing in order to ensure participant safety.

Camp Akeela
Vermont, United States

Hiking Specialist and Cabin Counselor
05.2024 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Took ownership of streamlining the Hiking and Camping program, optimizing its effectiveness.
  • Delivered comprehensive education on outdoor abilities, interpersonal competencies, and intrapersonal aptitudes to neurodivergent youth aged 9-16.
  • Managed community engagement and ensured safety compliance for children and camp premises.

Ecoventure
UAE/Sri Lanka

Outdoor Facilitator
09.2023 - 02.2024

Job overview

  • Facilitated group discussions and activities to ensure successful outcomes.
  • Organized materials and resources required for each session in advance.
  • Encouraged collaborative problem solving through active listening techniques.
  • Managed and handled multi activity programs on Land, water and rope course.

Challenging Adventure
UAE

Outdoor Instructor Level 3
12.2022 - 03.2023

Job overview

  • Managed all aspects of international school and corporate outings, including IAYP programs and campsite operations. Demonstrated technical proficiency in survival skills, kayaking, SUP activities, rock climbing, navigation sessions, natural arts, and crafts. Led engaging sessions on via ferrata, alpine crossing, night trekking, and star gazing.
  • Instructed participants on safety protocols when engaging in outdoor activities.

INDIAHIKES

Trek Leader and Backpacking Specialist
11.2020 - 01.2022

Job overview

  • Led a diverse team of trekkers, actively ensuring their safety while managing operational and financial aspects. Skilled in fostering teamwork and excelling in technical management.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress, identify challenges, and develop solutions.
  • Provided guidance and support to team members on operational issues.

World Wide Vacations and Club Jiva
Mumbai, Maharastra

Travel Advisor and Curator
10.2019 - 04.2020

Job overview

  • Booked transportation using booking engines and Sabre GDS, made hotel reservations and collected payments to optimize trip planning.
  • Contacted preferred suppliers for air, hotel and ground transportation to receive incentives, upgrades and other amenities for clients.
  • Responded promptly to client calls and emails requesting new travel arrangements or changes to existing itineraries to provide optimal customer service.
  • Leveraged travel industry connections to fulfill client vacation desires for cruise, resort and tour packages.
  • Resolved travel problems, processed complaints and issued refunds to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Provided travel brochures and publications to build relationships, drive more traffic and bookings and showcase expertise.
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.

Decathlon
Navi Mumbai, Maharastra

Sales Representative and Event Organiser
10.2018 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Contributed to event marketing, sales and brand promotion.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
  • Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.

Education

Outward Bound
North Carolina

Outdoor Education (WFR (NOLS), Backpacking, (ACA)White Water Canoeing, Rock Climbing And Rescue Techniques, Solo, (ACA)Swift Water RescueTechniques) from Outdoor Educator Course
02.2026 - 04.2026

University Overview

NOLS
Landmark Learning, USA

Medical Training For Backcountry from Wilderness First Responder, CFR, Child Infants, Epi Training
03.2026 - 03.2026

University Overview

DEEP By Vishwas Purchure
Bangalore, India

Diploma in Experiential Education from Experiential Education, Outdoor Education, Facilitation, Soft Skills, Conducting A Program
09.2025 - 03.2026

University Overview

Camp Safe
VT, United States

Safety Standards For Neurodivergent Campers from Camp Counseling For Campers
04.2026 - 04.2026

University Overview

LEAVE NO TRACE
USA

No Degree from Leave No Trace 101 Course, Leave No Trace Backcountry, Leave No Trace Urban Connections
11.2025 - 11.2025

University Overview

American Red Cross
USA (Online)

No Degree from Ambassador For Water Safety
11.2025 - 11.2025

University Overview

Polhena Diving Center (PADI)
Sri Lanka

Level 2 Open Water Scuba Diving from Fundamental Dive Theory, Essential Gear Assembly, Core Water Skills Like Mask Clearing, NBC,
12.2024 - 12.2024

University Overview

Goodwaves Adventure And Expedition
Kerala

Level 3 ACA Affiliated from White Water Kayaking, Reading Water, Understanding Topography, Safety Standards, Rescue Techniques
06.2024 - 07.2024

University Overview

Edu Globe School of Learning
Mumbai

High School Diploma
04.2020 - 12.2021

University Overview

  • Affiliation: MDIS Singapore
  • Status: Successfully completed

ABVIMAS
Manali, Himachal Pradesh

Mountaineering Course from Rock Climbing And Lead Climbing, Snow Craft, Bush Craft, Ice Craft, SOLO, Backpacking And Expedition
06.2019 - 07.2019

University Overview

S.I.E.S. College, Mumbai University
Mumbai

BBA from Business Management, Marketing And Sales, Finance, Business And Industrial Law
05.2016 - 04.2019

University Overview

Skills

  • Highly creative, talented and very energetic person
  • Self-starter, highly-motivated and excellent team player
  • Possess excellent outdoor, organizational and creative skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to multi-task and work efficiently under demanding conditions, On ground and in office environment
  • Backpacking leader, Wilderness first responder, Trainer and Educator, Rock climbing expertise, Wilderness navigation, High and ropes facilitator, Kayaking and stand up paddle, Team building exercise, backpacking expertise and land and water safety is something I thrive in
  • Scheduling and planning, Business systems, Strategic alignment, Flexible and adaptable, process and product improvement

Timeline

Outdoor Adventure Director
Camp Akeela
05.2026 - 08.2026
Camp Safe
Safety Standards For Neurodivergent Campers from Camp Counseling For Campers
04.2026 - 04.2026
NOLS
Medical Training For Backcountry from Wilderness First Responder, CFR, Child Infants, Epi Training
03.2026 - 03.2026
Outward Bound
Outdoor Education (WFR (NOLS), Backpacking, (ACA)White Water Canoeing, Rock Climbing And Rescue Techniques, Solo, (ACA)Swift Water RescueTechniques) from Outdoor Educator Course
02.2026 - 04.2026
LEAVE NO TRACE
No Degree from Leave No Trace 101 Course, Leave No Trace Backcountry, Leave No Trace Urban Connections
11.2025 - 11.2025
American Red Cross
No Degree from Ambassador For Water Safety
11.2025 - 11.2025
Outdoor Educator and Program Manager
Redwood Edutours
09.2025 - 03.2026
DEEP By Vishwas Purchure
Diploma in Experiential Education from Experiential Education, Outdoor Education, Facilitation, Soft Skills, Conducting A Program
09.2025 - 03.2026
Outdoor Adventure Director
Camp Akeela
06.2025 - 08.2025
Polhena Diving Center (PADI)
Level 2 Open Water Scuba Diving from Fundamental Dive Theory, Essential Gear Assembly, Core Water Skills Like Mask Clearing, NBC,
12.2024 - 12.2024
Freelance Outdoor Facilitator
Indian Odyssey and Redwoods
11.2024 - 05.2025
Outdoor Facilitator
Challenging Adventure
09.2024 - 11.2024
Goodwaves Adventure And Expedition
Level 3 ACA Affiliated from White Water Kayaking, Reading Water, Understanding Topography, Safety Standards, Rescue Techniques
06.2024 - 07.2024
Hiking Specialist and Cabin Counselor
Camp Akeela
05.2024 - 08.2024
Outdoor Facilitator
Ecoventure
09.2023 - 02.2024
Outdoor Instructor Level 3
Challenging Adventure
12.2022 - 03.2023
Trek Leader and Backpacking Specialist
INDIAHIKES
11.2020 - 01.2022
Edu Globe School of Learning
High School Diploma
04.2020 - 12.2021
Travel Advisor and Curator
World Wide Vacations and Club Jiva
10.2019 - 04.2020
ABVIMAS
Mountaineering Course from Rock Climbing And Lead Climbing, Snow Craft, Bush Craft, Ice Craft, SOLO, Backpacking And Expedition
06.2019 - 07.2019
Sales Representative and Event Organiser
Decathlon
10.2018 - 09.2019
S.I.E.S. College, Mumbai University
BBA from Business Management, Marketing And Sales, Finance, Business And Industrial Law
05.2016 - 04.2019

Honorsandawards

Honorsandawards
  • 50 days in the wilderness of Pisgah National Park
  • Expeditions on the Ganga River while performing three different activities combined: white-water kayaking, hiking, and cycling for six days
  • A disciplined runner who enjoys long runs The maximum distance is 67 km in the northeastern part of India, and it is running in Leh for the Khardungla Pass
  • Over 8 years of outdoor educator, facilitator, designer, Operations and logistics for various organization across globe.
  • Competed at the university level in basketball, competitive skating, and chess.

Hobbies and Interests

Hobbies and Interests
  • Backpacking
  • Rock climbing and Trad Climbing
  • White water Kayaking and Canoeing
  • Running and Biking
  • Basketball
  • Skating
  • Swimming
  • Cliff Jumping
  • Music and Dancing
  • Creative writing
  • Exploring
  • Managing

References

References

References available upon request.

Tirth DhamiOutdoor Educator and Program Manager