Nicholas Fadial
Laramie,WY
Summary
Dynamic outdoor leadership professional with proven team-building expertise, dedicated to fostering community engagement and personal growth through outdoor experiences. Aiming to leverage skills to create impactful outdoor initiatives that inspire and uplift the community.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Ski Technician and Sales Associate
Laramie’s Basecamp
Laramie, WY
06.2019 - Current
- I help outfit Laramie’s outdoor community with gear and equipment through both retail and rental services
- I also do repair and maintenance on skis and other outdoor equipment on both Alpine and Nordic skis.
- Pleasantly greet customers both in-person and on phone, providing exceptional assistance and service and promoting lasting business relationships.
Terrain Park Crew
Snowy Range Ski Area
Centennial, WY
10.2023 - 04.2024
- As the one-man park crew at Snowy Range last year, I designed, built, and maintained terrain park features.
- I worked lots of early mornings and got to enjoy the fruits of my labors most afternoons. The highlight of this position was being able to meet so many skiers from the Laramie area.
Lift Operations
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Lift Operations, Spring,
- Working as lift operator, I assisted all levels of skiers
- I was particularly involved in maintaining and servicing expert terrain.
Lift Operations
Snowy Range Ski Area
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Working full time as a lift operator at Snowy Range Ski Area, I gained experience with the goal of working at a larger resort.
- My position at Snowy Range taught me the fundamentals of lift operations and safety, while prioritizing the family-friendly climate of this unique ski area.
WCC Crew Leader
Wyoming Conservation Corps
01.2021 - 08.2021
- As crew leader, I planned meals and purchased supplies for 10-day deployments in the field.
- I oversaw 10-person crews and guided them in proper work ethics and collegiality.
- As crew leader, I drove the WCC crews to destinations throughout Wyoming in UW's Suburbans, pulling a trailer.
- During my time as a crew leader for the Wyoming Conservation Corps, I furthered my experience with trail work and worked on numerous water conservation structures.
- I also spent a lot of time using chainsaws and other machinery
- Working in this environment (camping out with coworkers for 10 days at a time) taught me to take a holistic approach to projects; taking into account input from anyone involved
- As crew leader, I helped to build the new Pilot Hill trail connecting the top of Pilot Hill to the School Yard trails in Laramie
- I oversaw and participated in the construction of 43 Beaver-Dam Analogs in the Nature Conservancy's Red Desert Canyon (near Lander, WY) as part of an innovative stream restoration project to revitalize Western wetlands
Crew Member
Wyoming Conservation Corps, Wyoming
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Conservation Corps I learned the fundamentals of trail work and working on larger-scale projects as part of a team.
Alpine Ski Coach
Snowy Range Ski Club, Alpine Ski Racing
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Working with Deb Mathison, I taught young skiers the fundamentals of skiing, and the skills necessary to race.
- Served as mentor for young ski racers.
- Developed lesson plans and trained athletes on proper skiing techniques.
- Did Race-day planning and implementation, including setting courses, installing race timing, coaching young racers on course, and
Education
Laramie High School
01.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Wyoming
(in progress)Skills
- Wilderness First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification 2017-23
- Group Trip Planning
- Crew Management
- Alpine Skiing and Coaching
- Outdoor Know-how
- Backcountry Skiing & Avalanche Safety
- Artist- Attention to Detail
- Activity Planning
- Sales and Retail
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Workmanship Award Black Hills State Park - Awarded medal for outstanding workmanship and historic preservation for rock work done in Black Hills State Park.
- Wyoming Innovation Partnership - Creative Economy Fellow, 2023
- National Society of Leadership and Success
- Audubon Society of Laramie - three works selected for show
- LHS Varsity Alpine Race Team, (2016-2019), Team Captain
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Terrain Park Crew
Snowy Range Ski Area
10.2023 - 04.2024
Lift Operations
Big Sky Ski Resort, MT
01.2022 - 04.2022
Lift Operations
Snowy Range Ski Area
11.2021 - 01.2022
WCC Crew Leader
Wyoming Conservation Corps
01.2021 - 08.2021
Crew Member
Wyoming Conservation Corps, Wyoming
09.2019 - 11.2019
Ski Technician and Sales Associate
Laramie’s Basecamp
06.2019 - Current
Alpine Ski Coach
Snowy Range Ski Club, Alpine Ski Racing
01.2017 - 01.2019
Laramie High School
Bachelor of Arts - Art
University of Wyoming
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