Roy NUPPONEN
Saarenkylä
Summary
Dynamic Adventure Tour Guide with proven expertise in outdoor leadership and emergency response training. Skilled in designing engaging itineraries that prioritize safety and enhance participant experiences.
Over the past 20 years of experience in guiding school groups and adults I have an extensive range of skills travelling and working from countries including Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and Nordic countries, Finland, Sweden and Norway and Northern Italy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Adventure Tour Guide
Santapro OY
Rovaniemi, Finland
09.2025 - Current
- Led outdoor excursions, ensuring safety protocols and enhancing participant experience.
- Developed engaging itineraries tailored to diverse client interests and skill levels.
- Assisted in equipment maintenance, ensuring readiness for all adventure activities.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to facilitate smooth operations during tours and events.
Service Officer
Airpro Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Assisted customers with inquiries and service requests, ensuring timely resolutions.
- Serviced incoming airlines cleanliness and within strict timelines.
- Maintenance of vehicle warehouse including airport control tower.
Tour Guide
Wild Nordic
Rovaniemi, Finland
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Guided diverse groups through scenic landscapes, enhancing guest experiences with local knowledge.
- Delivered engaging narratives on regional history and culture during tours.
- Assisted in ensuring safety protocols were followed, promoting a secure environment for guests.
- Collaborated with team members to develop tour itineraries that maximized guest satisfaction.
Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Trinity Grammer School Sydney
Sydney Australia
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Designed and facilitated outdoor education programs to enhance student engagement and teamwork skills.
- Developed safety protocols for outdoor activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
- Collaborated with faculty to integrate environmental education into the school curriculum through hands-on experiences.
- Organized logistics for multi-day camping trips, including transportation, equipment procurement, and risk assessment.
Program Coordinator
Landsedge Foundation
Australia
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Coordinated program logistics, ensuring timely execution of initiatives and adherence to organizational standards.
- Developed and maintained project schedules, enhancing team collaboration and workflow efficiency.
- Led training sessions for new staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
- Designed program implementation and maintenance plan.
Education
Nursing
REDU Rovanimi
Rovaniemi, Finland03-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies -
TAFE Cairns Australia
Australia 01-2005
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE
Bega Australia11-2003
Skills
- Outdoor leadership
- Physical fitness
- Route planning
- Environmental awareness
- Cultural sensitivity
- Wildlife identification
- Weather forecasting
- Group leadership
- Emergency response training
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Finnish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Adventure Tour Guide
Santapro OY
09.2025 - Current
Service Officer
Airpro Rovaniemi
01.2025 - 03.2025
Tour Guide
Wild Nordic
11.2024 - 03.2025
Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Trinity Grammer School Sydney
01.2020 - 12.2023
Program Coordinator
Landsedge Foundation
01.2019 - 01.2023
Nursing
REDU Rovanimi
Certificate of Technical Studies -
TAFE Cairns Australia
Certificate IV - Commercial Cookery
TAFE