Austin Newell

Background

About Austin Newell

I am a motivated and detail-oriented emerging professional with a strong interest in parks, recreation, tourism, and outdoor industry management. I enjoy working in environments where collaboration, community engagement, and strategic thinking come together to create meaningful experiences for people. I am currently serving as the Sales & Membership Intern at Ski Utah, where I work directly with our industry partners to support member satisfaction and strengthen relationships across Utah's winter recreation network. In this role, I assist with membership outreach, communication, recruitment, and retention. I am also responsible for helping grow our membership base by identifying and connecting with new partners who can benefit from affiliation with Ski Utah. This position has strengthened my skills in professional communication, relationship building, project coordination, and customer service within a statewide tourism organization. My academic background has prepared me to think critically about tourism systems, visitor experience, sustainability, and the role of recreation in community and economic development. I enjoy applying what I learn in the classroom to real-world projects where I can help organizations meet their goals while creating value for the people they serve. I take pride in being reliable, organized, and easy to work with. I value clear communications, curiosity, and a willingness to learn from others. Looking forward, I am excited to continue building experience in the outdoor, tourism, and recreation fields, and to contribute to organizations that support responsible and inspiring travel and leisure experiences.