Barrett Hugh Ogle
Gatlinburg,TN
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Business
Tennessee
- Company Overview: LeConte Lodge- A Hike in only backcountry lodge located on top of Mt
- LeConte in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- (no longer family owned) Charit Creek Lodge- A Hike/ Horseback in only lodge located in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
- (no longer family owned) Cherokee Seafood / Huff & Ogle Enterprises- 25+ Restaurants
- Worked in all aspects of hospitality management
- (no longer family owned) Hilltop Holiday Rentals / Hilltop Apartments (Co-Owner) -Townhouses & Overnight Vacation Rentals
- LeConte Lodge- A Hike in only backcountry lodge located on top of Mt
- LeConte in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
- (no longer family owned) Charit Creek Lodge- A Hike/ Horseback in only lodge located in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
- (no longer family owned) Cherokee Seafood / Huff & Ogle Enterprises- 25+ Restaurants
- Worked in all aspects of hospitality management
- (no longer family owned) Hilltop Holiday Rentals / Hilltop Apartments (Co-Owner) -Townhouses & Overnight Vacation Rentals
Mountain Manager
Anakeesta LLC
Gatlinburg, TN
07.2017 - Current
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Cinematographer / Filmmaker
Freelance
01.1990 - 06.2017
- Commercial film production work
- Shooting stock footage
- Underwater and Aerial cinematography (16mm and 35mm film, digital video)
- Set up production shoots
- Editing
- Audio Engineering
- Location management
- 2nd Unit director
- Talent coordination
- Oversaw multiple aspects of commercial production, pre and post production
Owner and Operator
The Happy Hiker
Tennessee
01.2000 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: The Great Smoky Mountain’s Premier Outdoor Outfitter For Over 25 Years
- Owned, Managed and Operated a 3,000 sq ft retail hiking / backpacking outfitter with an average of 6 employees
- Average sales of $600,000+
- Proficient with Counterpoint POS software
- Managed all aspects of the business
- Scheduling
- Ordering
- Merchandising
- Sales
- Customer and Vendor relations
- Community relations
- Invoice and Merchandise receiving
- Conducted classes on various outdoor activities
- Experienced at boot and pack fitting
- Guided hiking and backpacking trips into the Great Smoky Mountains and surrounding areas
- CO-Founder of 'White Blaze Day' an Appalachian Trail Fundraiser
- Leading Sponsor of 'National Trails Day'
- The Great Smoky Mountain’s Premier Outdoor Outfitter For Over 25 Years
Assistant Retail and Rental Manager/Ski Tech
SportStalker Sports
Breckenridge, Colorado
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Assisted in management of 10,000+ sq ft ski and outdoor specialty sport retailer
- Setting up displays of hard/soft goods
- Retail sales and Ski rental
- Rental fleet maintenance
- Merchandising
- Customer relations
- Scheduling employees
- Overseeing certain day to day operations in conjunction with the manager and Vice President of Operations
- Assisted in set up and breakdown of a seasonal SportStalker location
Assistant Manager & Ski Tech
Powder & Pavement Sports
Tennessee
01.1984 - 01.1986
- Assisted in setting up ski rental and retail shop for winter season
- Ski rental fleet management, upkeep and repair
- Ski tuning, repair and binding installation
- Customer service
- Ordering and Receiving of merchandise
- Assisted with day to day operations for absentee owner
Education
Business and Film Classes -
University of Central Florida
01.1997
Bachelors - Film/Arts
Full Sail University
01.1995
Business Major -
Walters State Community College
01.1988
Skills
- CPR/AED
- Wilderness First Aid
- Scuba Diving
- Ski Patrol
- Civil Air Patrol
- Real Estate Broker
- Metals Work
- Hiking
- Backpacking
- Snow Skiing
Timeline
Mountain Manager
Anakeesta LLC
07.2017 - Current
Owner and Operator
The Happy Hiker
01.2000 - 01.2011
Assistant Retail and Rental Manager/Ski Tech
SportStalker Sports
01.1992 - 01.1994
Cinematographer / Filmmaker
Freelance
01.1990 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager & Ski Tech
Powder & Pavement Sports
01.1984 - 01.1986
Business and Film Classes -
University of Central Florida
Bachelors - Film/Arts
Full Sail University
Business Major -
Walters State Community College
Family Business