Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Hobbies
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Asa Nelson

Asa Nelson

Boone,NC

Summary

Seeking a summer guest ranch job. I have a wide variety of experiences that would make me comfortable and competent as a wrangler, fishing guide, in guest services, kitchen services, entertainment, or maintenance.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook/Sous Chef/Pizza Maker/Dishwasher Supervisor

Lost Province Brewing Co And Gastro Pub
07.2023 - Current
  • Plated and presented dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods
  • Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
  • Kept dishes, utensils and glassware clean and rotated following safety standards set by restaurant.

Ski Instructor

French Swiss Ski College
11.2021 - Current


  • Detail proper skiing safety rules and procedures to customers and guests.
  • Provide beginner to intermediate level ski instruction to guests aged 4-adult in private and group settings.

Contract Musician

Self Employed
05.2017 - Current

Act as fill in instructor community traditional music program for children and adults. Play individually, with a duo, or band for community events, square dances, weddings, parties, and concerts. (Fiddle and guitar) Have contributed to one motion picture soundtrack.

Home Builder Internship in Construction

VPC Builders
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete interior and exterior carpentry-related tasks.
  • Cleaned and maintained tools, equipment and worksites.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries.
  • Checked homes for and completed punch list tasks


Lead Actor- The Mountain Minor

Dale Farmer-alt452 Productions
07.2017 - 07.2017
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Made necessary adjustments to acting, following guidance and requests from directors.


Education

High School Diploma -

Watauga High School
Boone, NC
05.2024

Skills

  • Comfortable interacting with the public
  • Able to convey instructions in a clear manner
  • Knowledge of and experience with power and hand tools, including carpentry and landscaping related equipment
  • Experienced in instrumental and voice performance
  • Experienced on stage performer
  • Able to multitask in a busy kitchen environment
  • Aware of food handling safety parameters

Accomplishments

  • Professional Development: Gavel Club (public speaking) x 3 years
  • Scholarship awards for traditional music from Houston Caldwell, Wayne C. Henderson, High Lonesome Strings, Charlotte Bluegrass Society, Swannanoa Gathering
  • Awarded Best All Around Speaker in Gavel Club, 2021
  • Extracurricular Activities: Watauga Varsity Football, Men's Volleyball club, fly fishing club, FCA.
  • Academic All-Conference in North Carolina Northwestern 4A Football
  • Professional Development: OSHA 10 certification
  • Basic Life Support certification

Timeline

Line Cook/Sous Chef/Pizza Maker/Dishwasher Supervisor

Lost Province Brewing Co And Gastro Pub
07.2023 - Current

Home Builder Internship in Construction

VPC Builders
06.2022 - 08.2022

Ski Instructor

French Swiss Ski College
11.2021 - Current

Lead Actor- The Mountain Minor

Dale Farmer-alt452 Productions
07.2017 - 07.2017

Contract Musician

Self Employed
05.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Watauga High School

Hobbies

My primary hobbies are fly fishing, playing music, golfing, camping, cooking, and woodworking. 

Asa Nelson