Brynne Kundrick
Boise
Summary
Die hard skier, mountain biker, kayaker & disc golfer with a hands-on career rooted in both wild places and creative practice. My background spans conservation fieldwork, trail crews, technical ski service, bootfitting for skiers, and managing repair operations for a river sports store. I take pride in bringing a thoughtful, systems in place approach to problem solving, crafting, and my community. I blend my physical skill, technical precision, and creativity in demanding, real world environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Associate/Repair Manager
Idaho River Sports
Boise, ID
06.2025 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers in selecting outdoor goods and equipment.
- Provided knowledgeable recommendations on product features and usage to inform purchasing decisions. Most of the time specializing in whitewater kayaks, rafts, and IK's.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding repair status and service recommendations.
- Learned and applied knowledge about PVC/urethane to inflatable repairs for customers.
- Specialized in gasket repairs for all kinds of dry gear.
Big Mountain Freeride coach
Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation
Boise, ID
11.2021 - Current
- I and another coach organize what events our team will be traveling to.
- I lead a sizable group down the mountain to test, improve, and criticize their ability to ski the chosen terrain.
- Certified IFSA Level 100 Coach, and Level 100 USSA.
- We train and compete around the northwest to earn points for championships and self earned titles.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Heather Kirk
Boise, ID
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted the client with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Monitored and assisted with mobility and physical exercise.
- Made sure the client took prescribed medications and ensured proper dosages.
- Provided companionship to combat loneliness and promote mental well-being.
- Engaged in conversation, activities, and outings to maintain mental stimulation.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Assisted with feeding, if necessary, ensuring proper nutrition and hydration.
- Monitored the client's health and reported any changes in condition to family members or healthcare professionals.
- Keep accurate records of daily activities, observations, and care provided.
- Provided transportation to medical appointments, social activities, and errands.
- Assisted with shopping, picking up prescriptions, and other household tasks.
Teaching Artist/Designer
Idaho Parents Unlimited
Boise, ID
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Helping young students with special needs create art for local businesses and nonprofit organizations.
- Worked with Boise Rock school to design T-shirt logos for their Rock School Camp.
- Worked with Audio Lab to design banners.
- Worked with Idaho Dance Theater to design a logo for their merchandise.
- Taught workshops about life skills and how to apply them.
- Learned how to tool and create one of a kind prints for a project with Warm Springs care farms. Created and bound books for the finished product.
- Taught watercolor
- Proficient at using a 1950s original print press.
- Created safe spaces for students struggling with mental health and anxiety issues, in every session I have helped lead an open conversation of mental health and how we can be more open about it.
River Raft Guide
Boise River Outdoor Opportunities
Boise, ID
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Trained in water safety protocols and rescue techniques (e.g., swiftwater rescue). On the Snake & Boise River tributaries.
- Certified in CPR and First Aid for emergency situations.
- Proficient in navigating various river environments using maps, GPS, and landmarks.
- Experienced in reading river conditions such as currents, rapids, and hazards.
- Skilled in operating and steering various watercraft such as rafts, kayaks, and canoes.
- Provided instruction on paddling techniques and boat control to clients.
- Assessed and mitigated potential hazards on the river.
- Made quick decisions during high-pressure situations to ensure group safety.
- Led groups of clients safely down rivers, ensuring clear communication and group coordination.
- Fostered teamwork and cooperation among participants.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring clients had a memorable and enjoyable experience.
- Answered questions, addressed concerns, and tailored the experience to individual client needs.
Boot Fitter
Eco Lounge Freeride
Boise, ID
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Provided precision ski boot fitting and customization for recreational & expert skiers, including foot assessment, shell sizing, liner molding, footbeds, and stance alignment to optimize comfort and performance.
- Buckle, strap, and hardware replacement/repair
- Heat molding equipment operation
- Troubleshooting pressure points, circulation issues, and fit pain
Ski Tech/Boot Fitter/Rental Tech
Ridgeline Bike and Ski
Boise, ID
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Full tunes
- Hot waxes
- Rental outfitting
- Most of my boot fitting experience was curated here.
Trail Maintenance Crew
Northwest Youth Corps
Leavenworth, WA
06.2019 - 07.2019
- Used polaskis, hazel hoes, Mcleods, shovels, grubbers, loppers to clear trails and brush.
- Used cross-cut saws in wilderness areas to cut trees that have fallen across the trail.
- Spent 4 weeks in the central washington area clearing trails and walking sometimes up to 20+ miles a day in the mountains.
YCC (Youth Conservation Corps) Youth Forest Service work
U.S Forest Service
McCall, ID
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Used Venza mapping software
- Released Chinook salmon into the South fork Salmon River
- Trail construction and maintenance (tread work, drainage, erosion control)
- Use of hand tools (Pulaski, McLeod, shovel, rock bar, loppers, saws)
- Habitat restoration and invasive species removal
- Fence building, revegetation, and site rehabilitation
- Basic land stewardship and conservation practices
- Worked as part of a small crew to complete conservation projects on deadline
- Followed crew leader direction and contributed to positive team dynamics
- Worked with all divisions of the forest service based out of McCall, New Meadows, Council, & Cascade.
Retail associate
Outdoor Exchange
Boise, ID
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Consignment store that carried lots of outdoor goods and focused its purpose on reselling outdoor products and gear that has been used or new.
- Comfortable working with people in a close space.
- Exceptional at pricing goods for the maximum profit on the margin.
- Extremely knowledgeable with clothing brands of all sorts.
- Great at organizing clothes, bikes, things of any sort.
- Able to deal with any rude or mentally unstable customers.
Ski Tech (Din Certified)/Bootfitter/Rental tech
McU Sports
Boise, ID
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Full tunes on all sorts of skis.
- Edging and hot waxes
- Using the new Fischer Pro boot fitting machine to scan customers feet to find the most comfortable fitting ski boot.
- Fitting customers with correct pole height.
- Adjusting rental skis, and correctly sizing the customer to the ski itself.
- EZ rent software for all ski/board rentals.
- Using Wintersteiger equipment for waxes, edging, base grinding, and binding testing.
- Mounting skis.
Boot Fitter/ski Shop Tech
Brundage Mountain Resort
McCall, ID
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Outfitting customers with the gear they need to go skiing, like: sizing ski boots, poles, skis, and helmets.
- Setting din sizes on ski bindings.
- Closing/opening the shop and cleaning the gear.
- Waxing/tuning skis
- Mounting tech, telemark and downhill bindings to skis
- Selling demos to customers
- Repairing core shots and missing edges to boards and skis
- Retail work such as keeping inventory, cashing out customers, explaining gear (pros and cons)
- Look/Rossignol din tech certified
Ski Instructor
Little Ski Hill
McCall, ID
01.2014 - 03.2019
- I lead my own groups of about 8 kids Tuesday-Friday.
- I teach skill groups Beginner through Advanced.
Golf Course Maintenance
Meadow Creek Golf Course
New Meadows, ID
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Working outside everyday
- Using Rainbird software
- Trash cleanup
- Restocking water coolers
- Raking bunkers
- Mowing fairways, tees, greens, and the rough
- Watering (hose and sprinklers)
- Seeding tees
- Painting buildings
- Cleaning equipment and bathrooms
- Picking up balls on the range with a ball picker
- Driving John Deere Gators and Toro Workmans
Education
Outdoor education and Outdoor Rec
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, ORGeographic Information Systems
College of Western Idaho
Nampa, IDHigh School -
McCall-Donnelly High
McCall, ID05-2020
Skills
- Natural group leader
- Team motivator
- Kind & Outgoing
- Complex Problem-solver
- Work prioritization
- Curating a space that everyone feels seen
Certification
- Word
- Excell
- Powerpoint
- Avalanche Level 1 certified
- IFSA level 100 coach
- Level 100 USSA Freeski coach
- BLS certified (Basic life saving)
- CPR certified
Timeline
Sales Associate/Repair Manager
Idaho River Sports
06.2025 - 01.2026
Boot Fitter
Eco Lounge Freeride
12.2024 - 02.2025
River Raft Guide
Boise River Outdoor Opportunities
05.2024 - 09.2024
Ski Tech/Boot Fitter/Rental Tech
Ridgeline Bike and Ski
06.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver, Special Needs
Heather Kirk
01.2022 - Current
Big Mountain Freeride coach
Bogus Basin Ski Education Foundation
11.2021 - Current
Ski Tech (Din Certified)/Bootfitter/Rental tech
McU Sports
09.2021 - 11.2021
Teaching Artist/Designer
Idaho Parents Unlimited
05.2021 - 05.2024
Retail associate
Outdoor Exchange
05.2021 - 12.2021
Boot Fitter/ski Shop Tech
Brundage Mountain Resort
12.2019 - 03.2020
Trail Maintenance Crew
Northwest Youth Corps
06.2019 - 07.2019
YCC (Youth Conservation Corps) Youth Forest Service work
U.S Forest Service
06.2018 - 08.2018
Golf Course Maintenance
Meadow Creek Golf Course
06.2017 - 08.2017
Ski Instructor
Little Ski Hill
01.2014 - 03.2019
Outdoor education and Outdoor Rec
Eastern Oregon University
Geographic Information Systems
College of Western Idaho
High School -
McCall-Donnelly High