Chief Executive Officer at North Coast Adventure Centers
Redding, California Area
- Current
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- Board President and Chief Executive Officer at North Coast Adventure Centers
- Principal at O'Connor and Associates
- Past
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- International Trips Director, Trainer, and Guide at Redwoods and Rivers Rafting Company
- Adventure Activities Trainer at Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs
- Program and Human Resources Manager at Triple L Group Homes
- Education
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- National University
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Jon O'Connor’s Summary
My personal MISSION is to facilitate strong teams, build healthy relationships, and make a difference in the world
OVERVIEW
Jon O’Connor has diverse experience in management, leadership, training, and development. Degrees held, Business and Humanities (M.S. in Organizational Leadership, B.A. in Religious Studies with specialization in Peace and Conflict Studies).
NOW
CEO for North Coast Adventure Centers Inc as well as the Principal in O’Connor and Associates LLC. He is an American Red Cross and Rescue Three International Authorized Provider. Strategic Partner and Trainer with Redwoods and Rivers Rafting Company in Northern California. He is a Wilderness First Responder and active trainer in a variety of fields. Additional current affiliations are also with Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs in Oregon and Builds Trust LLC in North Carolina.
EXPERIENCE
Has successfully managed staff teams, guided budget creativity and effected change in the United States and Internationally. By fostering key strategic alliances, he developed new regional markets for multiple adventure programs. Four Start up businesses were consulted and advised in their initial funding phases.
Titles and positions: Human Resources and Training Manager, Chief Executive Officer, President, Adventure Activities Trainer, Small Business Owner, Red Cross Trainer, Regional Program Director and River Guide.
COURSES
A partial listing of courses facilitated: Team Building, Leadership, New Employee Orientation, Client Management, New Manager Training, Experiential Education, Train the Trainer, Challenge “Ropes” Course Facilitation, Behavior Management and Counseling, First Aid, Swiftwater Rescue, and White Water Rafting.
NOW & WHERE
Currently balancing time between Northern California (Humboldt) and Oregon (when he is not on an International River Expedition or consulting for a Small Business).
Jon O'Connor’s Specialties:
Jon O’Connor
MS Organizational Leadership
Principal, O’Connor and Associates LLC
CEO, North Coast Adventure Centers Inc.
cell: 858-692-3581
adventuretraining(at)yahoo.com
www.jonoconnor.com
800-808-2836
www.NorthCoastAdventureCenters.com
Jon@NorthCoastAdventureCenters.com
Jon O'Connor’s Experience
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Board President and Chief Executive Officer
North Coast Adventure Centers
(Events Services industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Training, and Project Implementation
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Principal
O'Connor and Associates
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Think Tanks industry)
2005 — Present (4 years )
We are a business designed to build on the strengths of your business, expand your visions, and help develop your capacity. Partnering with talented individuals, the most innovative companies, and your passion - we can help strengthen your business/programs through CAPACITY BUILDING.
Training - Project Management - Adventure Programming - Organizational Leadership -
International Trips Director, Trainer, and Guide
Redwoods and Rivers Rafting Company
(Recreational Facilities and Services industry)
2000 — 2009 (9 years )
International Trips Director: Develop, Manage, and Lead International Trips, currently Nepal in 2008-2009
Trainer: River Guide School, Low Ropes Course, and First Aid
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Adventure Activities Trainer
Catherine Freer Wilderness Therapy Programs
(Education Management industry)
2006 — 2008 (2 years )
Trainer for staff development for River Rafting, Swiftwater Rescue, Tree Climbing, and Ropes Courses
Curriculum Developer and Risk Management for Rivers, Tree Climbing, and Ropes Courses
Guide for Extended Expeditions: Rivers -
Program and Human Resources Manager
Triple L Group Homes
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
June 2004 — November 2004 (6 months)
Program Manager: Supervised 4 group home managers including team development, supervision, coaching, and team building
Human Resources Manager: Recruitment, Hiring, Termination, Policies and Procedures, Organizational Leadership, etc
Jon O'Connor’s Education
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National University
MS , Organizational Leadership , 2003 — 2005
Thesis on a Small Business Plan for "The House" a community-based coffee shop that began in 2005 in San Diego, CA. The plan was comprehensive and I received Honors for the project. Plan are currently (2008) being developed to take aspects from the plan and duplicate the project in Eureka, CA.
Additional Information
Jon O'Connor’s Websites:
Jon O'Connor’s Interests:
training, leadership, organizational development, strategic planning, running, international travel, connecting, helping, supporting, finding solutions, and smiling
Jon O'Connor’s Groups:
SCEEN
HEEP
ACCT
SHRM (past)
ASTD (past)
AEE (past)
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Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group) -
Association for Experiential Education -
North Coast Adventure Centers
Jon O'Connor’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
