Mackenzie Murphey
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902-430-9538
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About me:
I'm Kenzie! I grew up alpine ski racing and swimming in Halifax, Nova Scotia. In 2020 I was nearing the end of a blissful first year of university when the pandemic swept the world. My life quickly became confined to my computer and the four walls of my student apartment. In the midst of all this I stumbled upon the summit website. I found myself a crew and made the trip out for my rookie season. It was a brutal experience that I couldn't be more thankful for. After 3 seasons of planting and 1 season of Crew Bossing the tree planting experience fundamentally changed me as a person. I learned what it meant to truly work hard, developed a sense of internal motivation and self-confidence, as well as an unwavering perseverance when trying to achieve my goals. Outside of the bush I hold of a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with a minor in Kinesiology from Acadia University. I enjoy travelling/backpacking and will be attending cosmetology school in September 2025. |
Industry Experience:
2025 will be my 5th season in the bush. I had 3 riveting seasons of planting and 1 incredible season of
Crew Bossing across the huge spectrum of contracts Summit has to offer. In both my second and third
season I was a rookie trainer and I know the training manual like the handle on my shovel. In my third
season I was also an Assistant Crew Boss (ACB) and primary driver. 2024 was my first season crew
bossing where I learned a ton and led my crew to great success. I am stoked to build another stellar
crew again this year!
What you can expect from me:
Hard Work: I will give everything I have to make sure my planters have the opportunity to reach theirgoals and find success.
Support: This job is far from easy, and it is crucial for success to create an environment that you feel supported! I want to work with all my planters to ensure they feel backed and encouraged on and off the block.
Coaching: I am committed to helping all my planters develop all their planting related skills. I have 8 years of experience coaching ski racing and know how to cater to all types of learning styles.
Organization: If I am one thing that is organized! I pride myself on my time management, planning, and communication skills.
What I expect from you:
Hard Work: Tree Planting is a unique challenge that requires unwavering determination and tenacity. I am looking for planters that will see this through on a daily basis. Consistency is key!
Adaptability: You never know what you are going to get out there! The ability to adapt to anything and everything that planting could throw at you is invaluable
Respect: You must respect yourself, the feedback your given, your workplace, and your teammates.
Attitude: Your attitude shapes your experiences. Having a positive attitude will get you through some inevitably hard days and leave with a great feeling at the end of it.
You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”
—Christopher Robin
2025 will be my 5th season in the bush. I had 3 riveting seasons of planting and 1 incredible season of
Crew Bossing across the huge spectrum of contracts Summit has to offer. In both my second and third
season I was a rookie trainer and I know the training manual like the handle on my shovel. In my third
season I was also an Assistant Crew Boss (ACB) and primary driver. 2024 was my first season crew
bossing where I learned a ton and led my crew to great success. I am stoked to build another stellar
crew again this year!
What you can expect from me:
Hard Work: I will give everything I have to make sure my planters have the opportunity to reach theirgoals and find success.
Support: This job is far from easy, and it is crucial for success to create an environment that you feel supported! I want to work with all my planters to ensure they feel backed and encouraged on and off the block.
Coaching: I am committed to helping all my planters develop all their planting related skills. I have 8 years of experience coaching ski racing and know how to cater to all types of learning styles.
Organization: If I am one thing that is organized! I pride myself on my time management, planning, and communication skills.
What I expect from you:
Hard Work: Tree Planting is a unique challenge that requires unwavering determination and tenacity. I am looking for planters that will see this through on a daily basis. Consistency is key!
Adaptability: You never know what you are going to get out there! The ability to adapt to anything and everything that planting could throw at you is invaluable
Respect: You must respect yourself, the feedback your given, your workplace, and your teammates.
Attitude: Your attitude shapes your experiences. Having a positive attitude will get you through some inevitably hard days and leave with a great feeling at the end of it.
You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.”
—Christopher Robin
