Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Awards
Timeline
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Chayton Reif

Cashmere

Summary

Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer service and land management, honed at the US Forest Service. Adept at operating power equipment and lifting heavy loads, I excel in team-oriented environments while demonstrating excellent communication skills. Proven ability to achieve results through hard work and dedication.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Coffee Barista

Pull Over Here Espresso
Cashmere
09.2025 - Current

Instructor and whitewater rafting guide

Blue Sky Outfitters
Cashmere
03.2024 - Current

Silviculturist – GS-09

US Forest Service
Walla Walla
08.2024 - 09.2025

Remodeling and home improvement

Higher Level Construction
Cashmere
10.2022 - 08.2024

Whitewater rafting guide

Wildwater River Guides
Peshastin
05.2021 - 06.2024

Seasonal

Self-employed
Indianola
05.2014 - 01.2021
  • Detasseling, lawn mowing, snow removal, roofing houses, bailing hay, tree damage cleanup and trimming

Land management and clearing

Jon and Mary Jo Banwart
Ames
10.2018 - 12.2020

Seasonal internship

Annette Nature Center – Warren County
Indianola
05.2019 - 08.2019

Education

Bachelor’s Degree - Forestry

Iowa State University
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Indianola High School
Indianola
05.2018

Skills

  • Mechanically inclined
  • Skilled with power equipment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to lift 100 pounds
  • Ability to take direction and work independently
  • Strong organizational abilities
  • Team-oriented
  • Hard worker
  • Possess valid driver’s license
  • Customer service
  • Food safety compliance

Certification

  • FITCAT Arduous, 2025
  • RT-130, 2025
  • CPR, AED, First Aid Certified, 2025
  • FAC-COR Level 1, 2025
  • 2025 Tier 1 Hazard Tree Training, 2025
  • OSHA 1019.266 Chain Saw Certified, 2025
  • SAWW Level 1&2, 2025
  • IS-00100.c FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100, 2025
  • IS-00700.b FEMA Introduction to the National Incident Management System, 2025
  • S-130 Firefighter Training, 2008
  • L-180 Human Factors in the Wildland Fire Service NWCG, 2014
  • S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior, 2008
  • Sierra River Rescue Certification (RRC), 2025
  • Electrical Trainee, 2025

References

References available upon request.

Awards

  • Multiple time Dean’s list recipient
  • Graduated magna cum laude with a cumulative GPA of 3.73

Timeline

Coffee Barista

Pull Over Here Espresso
09.2025 - Current

Silviculturist – GS-09

US Forest Service
08.2024 - 09.2025

Instructor and whitewater rafting guide

Blue Sky Outfitters
03.2024 - Current

Remodeling and home improvement

Higher Level Construction
10.2022 - 08.2024

Whitewater rafting guide

Wildwater River Guides
05.2021 - 06.2024

Seasonal internship

Annette Nature Center – Warren County
05.2019 - 08.2019

Land management and clearing

Jon and Mary Jo Banwart
10.2018 - 12.2020

Seasonal

Self-employed
05.2014 - 01.2021

Bachelor’s Degree - Forestry

Iowa State University

High School Diploma -

Indianola High School
Chayton Reif