ANDREW EDWARDS
Telluride,CO
Summary
Enthusiastic Instructor/Stoke Manager committed to physical and emotional well-being of class members. Orchestrates fun, energetic and motivational lessons for students at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Children's Ski Instructor
Telluride Ski & Golf
Telluride, CO
11.2021 - Current
- Led classes of up to twelve students
- Taught a variety of ages and skill levels, sometimes simultaneously in the same lesson
Adult Ski Instructor
Vail Resorts Australia
Mount Hotham, VIC
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Taught kids and adults of all ability levels how to ski
- Adjusted to the conditions, terrain, rules, and customs of a foreign country
Beertender
Telluride Brewing Co.
12.2021 - 03.2023
- Handled all operations of taproom during shifts – including all cash handling and recording of sales
- Delivered excellent customer service while educating patrons about beer
Children's Ski Instructor
Vail Resorts
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Introduced children to the sport of skiing
- Led instructional ski classes for children aged 3-6
Sales Operations Associate
Network 1 Consulting
01.2020 - 11.2020
- Led a team of three in the overhauling of direct mail pieces, marketing emails, and cold-calling strategies to increase inbound/outbound lead generation by > 333%
- Implemented new tactics of "lead nurturing" within our CRM to manage a higher volume of leads – several being escalated to become clients
- Expanded the number of companies reached via prospecting each week by 66%
- Refined prospecting efforts by pioneering the company's first-ever line of industry-specific marketing postcards
- Contributed directly to the inaugural re-branding (logo, website, tagline, etc.) of the firm, which had not re-branded since its inception in 1998
Beertender
Gate City Brewing Co
12.2019 - 11.2020
- Accrued an extensive knowledge of craft beer, further enriching the customer experience at one of the top 40 busiest taprooms in the country
Bartender/Server
Delkwood Grill
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Worked in a full-service bar mixing cocktails, pouring beer, serving food, and preparing to-go orders
- Worked as a server on occasion carrying-out all standard server shift responsibilities
- Elevated customer experience with utmost attention and care for each patron
Line Cook
Amici
10.2016 - 12.2018
- Demonstrated key leadership skills by directing fellow cooks on the line as a Kitchen Expo
- Trained new employees on-the-fly, setting them up for success in a fast-paced environment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Georgia
Athens, Georgia USA12.2018
Certificate in New Media -
University of Georgia - New Media Institute
Athens, Georgia USA12.2018
Education Abroad Surfing & Sustainability -
UGA Costa Rica
Monteverde, Costa Rica08.2018
Skills
- Individualized Lesson Plans
- Progress Monitoring and Goal Attainment
- Conflict Resolution
- Ski Proficiency & Safety
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service Expertise
Accomplishments
- Completed the Appalachian Trail, USA in 2019
- Completed the Long Trail in Vermont, USA in 2021
- Completed the Camino del Norte, ESP in 2023
Certification
- PSIA Alpine Level 2
- PSIA Children's Specialist Level 1
Timeline
Adult Ski Instructor
Vail Resorts Australia
06.2023 - 09.2023
Beertender
Telluride Brewing Co.
12.2021 - 03.2023
Children's Ski Instructor
Telluride Ski & Golf
11.2021 - Current
Children's Ski Instructor
Vail Resorts
11.2020 - 04.2021
Sales Operations Associate
Network 1 Consulting
01.2020 - 11.2020
Beertender
Gate City Brewing Co
12.2019 - 11.2020
Bartender/Server
Delkwood Grill
12.2018 - 05.2019
Line Cook
Amici
10.2016 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Geography
University of Georgia
Certificate in New Media -
University of Georgia - New Media Institute
Education Abroad Surfing & Sustainability -
UGA Costa Rica
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