196 Whittaker St.

Unit #4

Keaton Gruner Sudbury, Ontario P3C 3X5

807-355-1225
kcgruner@lakeheadu.ca
“Keaton has such a wonderful, energetic personality and connected with
the students from the moment he arrived”
Sarah Bock, St. Charles College. Sudbury, ON
EXPERIENCE SKILLS
Facilitate groups and encourage team
Ministry of Natural Resources, Cochrane, ON — Crew synergy
Boss
Demonstrate ecological stewardship and
May 2017 - PRESENT
sustainable practices
A member of a team specifically trained to provide initial attack on
fires, educate/train crew members, manage crew dynamics and Able to communicate well with others

safety, operate chainsaws, and follow direction given by Crew Leaders Enthusiastic and upbeat personality/
and Management. outgoing

Ministry of Natural Resources, Cochrane, ON — Crew Responsible for planning activities and
Member responding to emergencies
May 2015 - September 2016

A member of a team specifically trained to provide initial attack on Deal with people, problems and situations

fires, operate radio communications equipment, service fire with honesty, integrity and personal

suppression equipment, follow orders given by Crew Leaders and ethics

Management.

Volunteer Work
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON — Lifeguard
2018 - Workaway - Philippines
September 2014 - April 2016

Ensure the safety of patrons of an aquatic facility by enforcing site 2018 - Mile Hill Farms - Ecological labour
specific rules, preventing and responding to emergencies. 2018 - Junction Creek - Trout Release

2017 - Joan’s Place - Respite and

Mirage Pool & Spa, Burlington, ON — Pool Technician/
Recreation
Maintenance
April 2013 - April 2015 2017 - LUSU Sustainability - Gardening

Diagnose, repair and maintain private swimming pools, water
systems, filter systems, pumps, and playground equipment. Take part
in the construction of new pool and spa systems.
2016 - Garden Lesson - Grade 3
2015-16 - Trick or Eat - Food collection
2013 - Circus Performance - YMCA Camp

YMCA, Oakville, ON — Camp Counselor 2011-2012 - D.R. H.O.P.E.

June 2012 - August 2013
2012 - Earthkeepers
Supervise camp activities, develop recreation plans, and create safe
2008-2012 - Peace and Justice Executive
environments for the wellbeing of youth. Encourage positive social
interactions and educate about outdoor stewardship and respect.

YMCA, Oakville, ON — Rock Climbing Instructor

June 2011 - August 2013
Accomplishments
Monitor and encourage patron safety through lessons and belay
assistance. 2019 - Smart Serve

2018 - Yuntai Mountain Kung Fu

 2017 - Competent Crew Sailing
EDUCATION
2017 - 12 Day Sailing Trip
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON — BEd
Environmental Science & Geography 2017 - MNR Chainsaw Certification
September 2017 - April 2018

2017 - Standard First Aid

Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, ON — HBOR Outdoor
Recreation, Parks & Tourism 2017 - SP200 - Wildland Crew Boss
September 2013 - August 2017
2015 - 12 day Bike Trip
Bronte Creek Project, Burlington, ON — Environmental
SHSM 2015 - SP100 - Wildland Firefighting
September 2011 - January 2012

2014 - NLS

2014 - Bronze Cross

2014 - Bronze Medallion

2012 - Environmental SHSM

2012 - Wilderness First Aid

Professional References

Available upon request