Alex Akers
Gobles,MI
Summary
Experienced event and outdoor operations professional with strengths in team supervision, on-site coordination, and equipment maintenance. Skilled at keeping staff, guests, and facilities running safely and smoothly.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Supervisor
Vertical Edge Entertainment
Mattawan, Michigan
07.2020 - Current
- Supported event setup and teardown with production teams.
- Assisted with the supervision of event staff across Vertical Edge Entertainment venue operations.
- Observed guest movement and handled service concerns during events.
- Delegated specific tasks to staff during events and adjusted coverage during live events.
Snow Sports Insturctor
Timber Ridge Ski Area
Gobles, Michigan
11.2020 - 03.2025
- Supported beginner skiers on Timber Ridge Ski Area slopes and lesson areas.
- Demonstrated safe falling, stopping, and turning skills during group lessons.
- Guided private and group lessons across Timber Ridge Ski Area terrain.
- Monitored students on slopes while they practiced skiing and snowboarding skills.
- Taught skiing and snowboarding basics, including balance, turns, speed control, stopping, lift loading, terrain traversal, jumps, and spins.
Terrain Park Crew
Cannonsburg Ski Area
Belmont , MI
11.2025 - Current
- Cleared snow, removed debris, and readied park zones for daily operations.
- Checked ramps, rails, and obstacles for safe terrain park use.
- Verified equipment operation before use.
- Maintained park features and trail areas across ski terrain.
Landscaping Crew Leader
O'Connor Lawn Care
Gobles, Michigan
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Performed mowing, trimming, and edging duties across residential and commercial lawns.
- Helped organize crew schedules, materials, and routes for efficient site visits.
- Handled proper use of equipment, tools, and materials for each job.
- Supported loading and unloading trucks with supplies and equipment needed for jobs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gobles Middle/High School
Gobles, MI05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Management
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI09-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Team supervision
- Event coordination
- On-site supervision
- Project management
- Equipment maintenance
Certification
- Michigan Chauffeur's License
Timeline
Terrain Park Crew
Cannonsburg Ski Area
11.2025 - Current
Landscaping Crew Leader
O'Connor Lawn Care
06.2025 - 08.2026
Snow Sports Insturctor
Timber Ridge Ski Area
11.2020 - 03.2025
Event Supervisor
Vertical Edge Entertainment
07.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Gobles Middle/High School
Some College (No Degree) - Management
Grand Valley State University