Jill Adler
8827 Gorgoza Dr.
Park City, UT  84098
(435)649-2665
pcskigal@yahoo.com

Education
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
School of Law
Juris Doctor  1995

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
School of Journalism, Broadcast Emphasis
Master of Arts

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,
LOS ANGELES
English/Political Science
Bachelor of Arts

Experience

* FREELANCE WRITER
SUNSET, SKIING, MSN.com, SALT LAKE TRIBUNE, SALT LAKE MAGAZINE, UTAH HEALTH, PARK CITY MAGAZINE, NSAA JOURNAL
1993-present
Contributing writer/editor for freelance publications both regional and international.  Specialize in feature news, outdoor recreation and adventure travel.

*CANYONS RESORT/VAIL RESORTS
Park City, Utah 2011-Present
Level III Certified Ski Instructor
Responsible for private and group instruction for all ages organizing lesson plans, structuring a program tailored to individual personalities. Emphasis on customer relations, problem solving, addressing safety and emotional concerns.

* SNOCOUNTRY.COM
Utah Correspondent, 2011-2017
Responsible for generating news articles and blogs for the  Intermountain West. Ability to create fast, creative, informational news for a consumer online publication.

*ONTHESNOW.COM
Associate Editor 2001-2010
Responsible for generating weekly column on tight deadline. Covering all Utah ski resort news and information.

* SPORTS GUIDE MAGAZINE
Salt Lake City, Utah 2004 – 2008
Editor
Edit, write, produce bi-monthly outdoor recreation and travel publication for Utah audience. Meeting hard deadlines, proofreading, design, coordinating resources, balancing budgets, and public relations skills utilized.

*94.9 THE BLAZE-KTHB FM
Salt Lake City, UT 2004-2006
PartTime/Weekend Air Talent for Classic Rock Station.

*DEER VALLEY RESORT
Park City, Utah 1989-2005
Level III Certified Ski Instructor

*ROCK99-KURR-FM
Salt Lake City, UT 1996-2000
News Director/Morning Talent/Midday Announcer
Co-Host FM morning show for rock format station.

*KCNR RADIO
Salt Lake City, UT  1991-93
Reporter/Anchor
Host/Produce weekly entertainment segment for CNN/HeadlineNews radi

*MORRIS AIR
Salt Lake City, UT 1993-94
Public Relations Manager
Created/distributed press releases, established rapport w/media and promoted special events

*KUTV-NBC Affiliate
Salt Lake City, UT  1990-91
General Assignment Reporter
Wrote/Reported for top-40 market

Awards and Affiliations
* OWAA CAMPING/BACKPACKING TV/VIDEO AWARD 2006
*HAROLD HIRSCH AWARD FOR  EXCELLENCE IN SKI JOURNALISM- 1992/2006
*WHO’S WHO OF YOUNG AMERICANS- 1991
*SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COLLEGIATE SKI CONFERENCE AWARD FOR JOURNALISM AND PUBLIC RELATIONS 1986
*USC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
*UCLA ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
*OUTDOOR INDUSTRY WOMEN’S COALITION
*OUTDOOR WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
*LEVEL III Certified PROFESSIONAL SKI INSTRUCTORS OF AMERICA (PSIA)- 1986-present

Interests
Alpine skiing, acting, rock-climbing, mtnbiking, kayaking, SCUBA diving, adventure travel, hiking, dog handling, firearms & horseback riding.