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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Global Programs
Events & Conferences
Leadership Experience
Coursework
Certification
Languages
References
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Tyler Devries

Tyler Devries

Denver

Summary

To elevate well-being and sustainability, one act at a time, by connecting others to God, people, places, nature, and themselves through social gatherings and events that inspire physical, emotional, and spiritual growth.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief Executive Officer

Adventure Colorado Tours
Denver
03.2019 - 03.2024
  • Responsible for day-to-day operations including customer relations, marketing, revenue, sales growth, expense control, financial goal attainment, scheduling/reservations, vendor agreements, and logistics.
  • Developed and executed 54+ multi-day retreats and 700+ group day tours, serving 3,500+ participants by overseeing vendors, venues, catering, décor, transportation, and logistics.
  • Trained, scheduled, and supported 12 team members, strengthening performance and ensuring events reflected organizational mission and values.
  • Managed marketing and communications, creating promotional materials, emails, and social media content that engaged diverse audiences.

Program Director

The Alternative Roadmap
Denver
03.2018 - 03.2022
  • Partnered with the Executive Director to develop funding strategies, secure grants, and lead fundraising initiatives, helping raise thousands annually and strengthening organizational capacity.
  • Designed and facilitated 32-week curriculum and group experiences across 22+ schools in Jeffco and the Denver metro area, encouraging personal growth, self-efficacy, career exploration, and upward mobility.
  • Created newsletters, assignments, and surveys that strengthened communication and drove engagement among 500+ students.

Therapeutic Mentor

M.A.P.S. Mentoring
Boulder
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Trained and supported new mentors while coaching mentees in problem-solving and conflict resolution, fostering inclusive, mission-driven community experiences.
  • Collaborated with families and systems of support to design treatment plans and sustain community experiences that promoted growth and stability.
  • Coordinated recreational and social events for youth, overseeing program logistics and volunteer engagement to create safe, inclusive experiences.

Co-Director

For The Culture Con (FTCC)
Denver
08.2019 - 08.2020
  • Served as lead point of contact for 7 international liaisons, coordinating meetings and cross-cultural programming inspired by Semester at Sea.
  • .Directed planning of a multicultural conference highlighting music, art, food, and fashion from 7 global cultures across the Denver Metro areaFTCC Deck
  • Secured McNichols Civic Center venue and obtained 10+ sponsors, including Pepsi and local partners.
  • .Managed budget, ticketing strategy, and marketing campaigns with projected sales of $1M in tickets and $50K in vendor revenueFTCC Deck
  • Oversaw sponsorship agreements, vendor coordination, and premium video production, ensuring professional promotion and community engagement.

Mental Health Counselor

Third Way Center
Denver
03.2018 - 01.2020
  • Provided milieu management and crisis intervention to ensure client safety.
  • Taught social-emotional skills to promote normalization and self-determination.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop and execute effective treatment plans. Facilitated group sessions and daily programming, coordinating schedules, and managing program flow.
  • Applied strong communication and problem-solving skills to support youth in high-stress environments.

Event Coordinator

Highlights Colorado
Denver
03.2015 - 11.2017
  • Met with clients and conducted venue walkthroughs to brainstorm lighting, décor, and event flow for weddings, conferences, and large-scale events.
  • Designed marketing tools, event décor concepts, and promotional strategies that attracted new clients and expanded brand visibility.
  • Supported project logistics, including custom installations and design execution for special events.
  • Contributed to growth by assisting with 50+ events annually, helping increase client bookings by 20% year-over-yearthrough creative design and planning support.

Customer Service Representative

USAA Fraud Department
Greeley
03.2014 - 03.2015
  • Built service knowledge and strong client relationships; de-escalated customer concerns to ensure dialogue and efficiency.
  • Received two awards for excellent customer service.

Independent Business Owner

Wake Up Now
Denver & Greeley
09.2013 - 03.2014
  • Trained employees, created training materials, scheduled meetings, and conducted outreach.
  • Hosted events with 50+ attendees to advertise, spread awareness, and promote business growth.
  • Expanded business from 1 to 9 employees in five months through strategic leadership.

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Adams State University
Alamosa, CO
09.2025

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Communications, Business

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts -

Semester At Sea Institute For Shipboard Education
Fort Collins, CO
09.2017

Bachelor of Business - Finance Coursework

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
05.2016

Skills

Event Planning & Operations

  • Event Planning & Logistics
  • Project Management / Project Planning
  • Creative Direction
  • Operations Management
  • Team Operations
  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Donor Relations
  • Sponsorship Development
  • Fundraising Campaigns

Community Engagement

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Retreat Planning
  • Adventure Guiding
  • Mentoring & Counseling
  • Curriculum Development
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Conflict Resolution & Mediation
  • Communications
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Tutoring

Leadership and Business Strategy

  • Strategic Planning
  • Impact Evaluation
  • Recruitment & Hiring
  • Decision-Making
  • B2B Sales
  • B2C Sales
  • Onboarding & Orientation
  • Group Management
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Grant Proposals
  • Financial Management
  • Data Analysis

Technical Skills

  • Google Suite
  • Microsoft Suite
  • CRM & Sales Pipeline
  • Notion
  • Website Development
  • User Interface Design
  • Software Design
  • UI/UX
  • Systems Architecture
  • Artificial Intelligence & Agents

Websites

Global Programs

  • SLV Global, India, 2019, Applied modern and traditional therapeutic methods at NIMHANS.
  • Semester at Sea, 2017, Documented cultural perspectives across 7 countries for a CSU/ISE-funded global project.
  • Social Psychology Project, 2017, Conducted cross-cultural interviews in Ghana and Japan on faith, sustainability, and belief systems.

Events & Conferences

Directed

  • Camp ACT, Director – Designed and facilitated a 4-day immersive camping retreat, overseeing logistics, programming, and community engagement to foster belonging and spiritual growth.
  • 2020 Insight: An Odyssey of the Mind, Event Director, Organized 20+ guest speakers (100+ attendees); secured funds, managed logistics, and won Educational Event of the Year at MSU Denver.
  • Spirit of Adventure Narrative Therapy Conference, Co-Director, Coordinated workshops for 200+ participants on counter-story, embodied-other, wonderfulness, radical witness interviews, reunion, and storytelling questions.

Attended 

  • Denver PoMo Therapist Gathering, Attendee, Participated in workshops on Addiction (Lindsey Does) and Spiritual Nature of including God in Therapy (Steve Bennet).
  • LA PoMo & Educational Narratives, Attendee, Participated in Radicalizing Narrative Therapy: A Spirit of Abolition (Travis Heath).

Leadership Experience

  • President, Clinical Counseling Club, 2018-2020
  • Conference Organizer, Spirit of Adventure Narrative Therapy Conference, 2019
  • Restoration Church, A Precious Child, WorkAway Eco Habitat, Independence Institute

Coursework

  • Organizational Psychology
  • Business
  • Finance
  • Counseling
  • Religious Studies
  • Communication Theory
  • Team & Group Dynamics
  • Business & Rhetorical Communication
  • Relationship Health & Ethics
  • Philosophy
  • Information Systems
  • Statistics

Certification

  • First Aid & CPR
  • First Wilderness Responder(expired)
  • International Coaching Federation (ICF)
  • Mandatory Reporter Training
  • Trauma-Informed Care Training

Languages

English
Full Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Therapeutic Mentor

M.A.P.S. Mentoring
06.2020 - 06.2021

Co-Director

For The Culture Con (FTCC)
08.2019 - 08.2020

Chief Executive Officer

Adventure Colorado Tours
03.2019 - 03.2024

Mental Health Counselor

Third Way Center
03.2018 - 01.2020

Program Director

The Alternative Roadmap
03.2018 - 03.2022

Event Coordinator

Highlights Colorado
03.2015 - 11.2017

Customer Service Representative

USAA Fraud Department
03.2014 - 03.2015

Independent Business Owner

Wake Up Now
09.2013 - 03.2014

Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Adams State University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology and Communications, Business

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Bachelor of Arts -

Semester At Sea Institute For Shipboard Education

Bachelor of Business - Finance Coursework

University of Northern Colorado

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