Monday, May 2, 2011

PROFICIENCY IN OUTDOOR & SPORT ACTIVITIES

3711 San felipe St, Apt. 3B, Houston, TX, 77027 USA.
Phone: 281 888 6064 Cell 617 548 1735: Email: carlospelayom@gmail.com






For more than 25 years I have been an avid and passionate outdoors enthusiast merging my management skills with my outdoor interests while planning and coordinating multi-day outdoor adventures that integrate culture, history, and education into their Curriculum. My main key competencies include:





§Experience planning and coordination of all logistical needs: transportation, accommodations, meals, gear, etc.
§Experience in wilderness guide and organizer, in Venezuela National Parks and landscape.
§Strong Leadership skills and the ability to work as a team member.
§The ability to manage, organize, plant, prioritize tasks, develop teams (clients and staff) and individual performance.
§Experience & practice in scouting for Kayaking, Biking, Hiking, and trekking expeditions.
§Experience in map and GPS navigation.
§Experience in high and rock climbing.
§Practice of: rugby, tennis, soccer, baseball, volleyball, basketball.
§Spanish native speaking, English advance speaking, Italian and Portugueses basic speaking.



Outdoor Leadership Experience


04/2004            “Sur y Norte de Paria en Kayaks” (National Park Peninsula de Paria)
Sea Kayak                Sea Kayak expedition from the south of the Peninsula, dominated
                         by the delta of Orinoco River to the North East of Venezuelan coast
                         facing the Caribbean. 32 nautical miles pedaling, with several stops
                         of interest, including visits to cities like Carúpano, Guiria, or a small
                         town Macuro the place of Columbus first step in the continent.
                         Conducted route scouting, infrastructure coordinator, kayak guide.
                         -32 Spanish tourists, 10 Staff (2 teams, guides and drivers), 13 days.
                         Biotrek Venezuela. Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela.


11/2003            “De Mifafi a La Culata, Cross Mountain Biking” (NP La Culata)
Mountain Bike        Mountain bike expedition of Paramo del Condor “Mifafi”, where the
                         effort to reintroduce the "Condor" is taking place. First attempt to
                         traverse it altitude  4,700 Mts (15,420 feet).
                         Conducted route scouting, lead promoter, guide and organizer.
                         -6 invited bikers, 3 staff (horse team support), 4 days.
                         Tour de Paria. Merida, Merida State, Venezuela.


10/2002            “Cerro el Humo descenso en rapel” (National Park Peninsula de Paria)
Canyoneering         Canyoneering the Caribbean sea range from the summit in Paria
                         “Cerro El Humo” 1370 Mts (4,494 feet). Access route by boating.
                         Conducted route scouting, lead promoter, guide and organizer.
                         -4 invited climbers, no staff, 4 days.
                         Tour de Paria. Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela.


04/2001            “Camino de las Lagunas,  Terkking” (National Park Sierra Nevada)
Trekking Navigation Off road navigation trek of the Venezuelan Andes surround by the
                         magnificent Venezuelan peaks: Bolívar (5.007 m), Humboldt (4.942 m),
                                 Bonpland (4.883 m), La Concha (4.920 m), El Toro (4.755 m) y El León (4.740 m).
                         Maping off road navigation. Lead promoter, guide and organizer.
                         -4 invited climbers, no staff, 4 days.
                         Tour de Paria. Merida, Merida State, Venezuela.


02/1997            “Montana y Mar Para Bicicletas” (National Park Peninsula de Paria)
Mountain Bike        Mountaineer/costal biking trip from the 500 year-old city of
                         Carúpano to Santa Isabel, small town in the uninhabited
                         Paria, where the mountainous system vertically enters the sea.
                         Lead promoter, guide and organizer.
                         -10 bikers tourists, 2 staff, 5 days.
                         Akanan Travel Adventure. Carúpano, Sucre State, Venezuela.


11/1992            “Reto del llano” (National Park Aguaro Guariquito)
Motorcycle Rally     Motorcycle Rally in a national park witch includes the high, middle,
                         and low plains of Venezuela.
                         One of the organizers-officer of the biggest motorcycle rally event
                         -300 competitors, 300 hectares, 10 staff, 40 volunteers.
                         La Vaquera. Calabozo, Guarico State, Venezuela.


12/1984            “La Gran Sabana” (Nacional Park Canaima)
Recreational camp   Recreational camp in La Gran Sabana at the north edge of the
                        Amazon Jungle, the oldest
                        geological formation in America, the Guyanes Shield, where
                        the Angel Fall is located.
                        Lead promoter, guide and organizer.
                        -54 students from different universities, 16 vehicles, 5 teams of staff
                        La Gran Sabana, Bolívar State, Venezuela.


Certifications


06/16/2007            “Taeching Essentials Certification”
Tennis PTR.                Organized by: Professional Tennis Registry “PTR”.
                              Dictated by: Dough Eghn.
                              Hanover, Massachusetts USA.


06/09/2007            “2007 Recreational Coach Workshop”
Tennis USTA.             Organized by: United Stated Tennis Association “USTA”.
                              Dictated by: Dough Some.
                              Franklin Park Boston, Massachusetts USA.


2005-2006            “Sealing basics”.
Sealing MIT.              MIT Sealing Pavilion
                             Boston, MA, USA.


03/31/2002            “Curso Básico de Escalada en Alta Montana”  (Ice Climbing Course)
High climbing             Organized by: Pedro Vallejo Oviedo, Franco Lombardo Campos:
Members of: “Asociación de Montanismo y Escalada del Distrito Federal”, “Asociación Venezolana de Instructores y guías de Montana” and Honorary Member of: “Centro de Excursionistas Universitarios Universidad Central de Venezuela”
       Caracas, DF, Venezuela.


02/20/2002            “Curso Básico de Escalada en Roca” (Rock Climbing Course)
Rock Climbing            Organized by: Pedro Vallejo Oviedo, Franco Lombardo Campos:
Members of: “Asociación de Montanismo y Escalada del Distrito Federal”, “Asociación Venezolana de Instructores y guías de Montana” and Honorary Member of: “Centro de Excursionistas Universitarios Universidad Central de Venezuela”
Caracas, DF, Venezuela.


01/20/2000            “Curso basico sea kayaking” (Seak Kayaking Course)
Sea kayaking              Organized by: Biotrek Venezuela
                              Higuerote, Miranda State,, Venezuela.


11/16/1999            “Clinica para Coredores” (Runners Clinic)
Running Curse             Lecture by: Coach Roy Benson.
                              Caracas, Venezuela.


12/16/1994            “Introduction to First Aid Kits” (First Aid Course)
Aids                        Dictated by Physician: Internista Carlos Hernandez
                             Centro Medico Docente La Trinidad
                             Caracas, Venezuela. 

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