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Produced fresh ingredients and maintained clean, organized workspacePrepared dough, sauce, and ingredients weekly while keeping line storage stockedOperated wood fired pizza oven, responsible for starting, maintaining fire for 5-6 hoursResponsible for orders, baking, and serving customersMarketed food offerings and operating hours over business social.

Responsible for baking and shaping multiple bread varietiesWorked alongside 3-4 team membersCoordinated proofing times and packaging once bread came out of the ovenBaked 300-400 loafs per dayMaintained early work schedule 6AM-3PM five days a week

Backcountry MTB Guide leading 4-6 day expeditions with groups of 12-15 guestsResponsible for planning trip itinerary, customizing menu, supplies and food procurementGroup leader maintaining safe environment and decision making on and off the trailEducated guests on land, backcountry ethics, and natural history within regions

Proficient in use of machinery: Table saw, track saw, router and router table, drum sander, drill pressExperienced cabinetry building and joinery techniques (mortise and tenon, dowel, biscuit, pocket holes)Experienced in finishing work (molding, lap-joinery, lacor, stain, paint)Primary projects building cabinetry for vans and residencesElectrical solar.

Led group mountain biking tours in the Moab ValleyPlanned and organized rides to accommodate different ability levelsMaintained a safe and fun daily atmosphere for clientsRetail shop salesclerkServed as a backcountry shuttle driver

Educated trailhead visitors about desert ecosystems and conservationInstructed visitors about best practices for sustainable and trail etiquetteReviewed hiking preparedness and best practicesEnsured compliance with Leave-No-Trace principlesInformed visitors of sustainable land management practices on Grand County BLM BLM land

Paddle guided groups of clients down sections of Class 2-3 rapids of the Colorado RiverCreated personable, engaged and fun group atmosphere for clientsPlanned and managed logistics for multiple trips per dayDrove 15 passenger bus to transfer clients to and from the put-in/take-outsConducted safety briefings about boat and personal safety on the river

Prepared menu items and bulk appetizers before shiftsWorked on the line-prep for main and side dishesCooked with three to four other cooks in close proximity in small dockside kitchenEnsured proper food handling, maintained sanitary conditionsAdapted to a fast-paced work environment to prepare food in a safe and timely manner

Served as one of two mountain bike technicians for resort visitorsCo-managed bike mechanic shopBuilt customer relations & advanced their biking knowledgeDeveloped advanced mountain bike mechanical knowledge and skills

Painted 20 homes as part of a three-member painting crewDeveloped marketing, accounting and painting skillsCommunicated directly with clients in personManaged all aspects of client’s painting including job material estimates, and material purchasing.Actively sought out customers through door-to-door marketing, and networking

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing

Activities and Societies: UVM Outing Club

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Marketing