CHRISTOPHER STOWERS
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Dedicated worker seeking to expand personal work knowledge as well as improve the quality of the area of operation. Enjoys operating outside using hands and tools to accomplish tasks as well as pursing tasks to their ideal completion. Incredibly personable, enjoys working a s a unit or team, but can also operate solo ans accomplish tasks on their own. Enjoys customer service as well, and interacting with guests and users. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trail Crew Member
Deer Valley Ski Resort
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Enhanced trail accessibility by constructing and maintaining bridges, steps, and drainage systems.
- Preserved natural habitats by implementing sustainable trail maintenance practices.
- Improved visitor safety with regular trail assessments and prompt repair work.
- Contributed to a positive visitor experience through courteous interactions and assistance when needed.
Ski Lift Operator
Deer Valley Ski Resort
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Enhanced customer experience by efficiently operating ski lift equipment and ensuring safety procedures were followed.
- Maintained a safe skiing environment with regular inspections of lift machinery and reporting any issues to management.
- Assisted in training new Ski Lift Operators, resulting in a smoother onboarding process and more efficient team performance.
- Increased guest satisfaction by providing friendly assistance with loading and unloading ski equipment onto the lifts.
- Collaborated with other mountain staff to ensure timely opening and closing of ski lifts, maintaining optimal operation hours for guests.
- Ensured proper functioning of ski lift communication systems, enabling smooth coordination between operators and mountain personnel.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness around the ski lift area, promoting an inviting atmosphere for all guests.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interaction with guests while answering questions or addressing concerns about the ski lift operations.
- Supported resort''s sustainability efforts by monitoring waste disposal around lift areas, consistently recycling materials whenever possible.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills by swiftly identifying issues affecting ski lift operations and proposing practical solutions to management.
- Educated guests on proper lift usage, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience while minimizing risk of accidents or injuries.
- Contributed to the overall success of the ski resort by proactively identifying areas for improvement in processes and procedures, ultimately enhancing guest satisfaction.
- Pulled levers to stop, adjust speeds and start lifts.
- Maintained lift entrance, corral and pit areas by removing excess snow and performing pre-operation inspections.
- Verified best possible conditions for ramps and corrals to facilitate safe, efficient loading and unloading of customers.
- Interpreted forecasted snow conditions to prepare for snow removal.
- Maintained lift mazes, ramps and signs.
- Learned and enforced lift rules, policies and procedures.
- Helped guests get on and off lift.
- Slowed lift down or stopped it in case of high-risk or young riders.
- Provided physical assistance to guests as required.
- Alerted mountain staff of any serious problems on lift.
- Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
Trail Crew Member
Deer Valley Resort
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained hand and machine build downhill mountain bike trails
- Operated side by sides and quads to access build areas all around the mountain
- Operating several hand and power tools including rakes, shovels, picks, saws, etc
- Created and built new bike features along with revamping old ones
- Worked in a group setting coordinating with multiple individuals
- Worked outside during variable weather conditions
- Utilized the mountain bike as a building and testing tool, as well as becoming a proficient rider as well to maximize build work.
Waitstaff
Little Bohemia Restaurant
12.2020 - 01.2021
- Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards
- Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs
- Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals
- Enforced minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification
- Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff
- Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied
- Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits
- Greeted newly seated guests quickly and efficiently.
Head Grill Cook
Griers Pier Marina
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality
- Assisted in preparation of menu items such as steaks, burgers and sandwiches
- Cooked all food to order ensuring adherence to company quality standards
- Supported other kitchen team members when needed
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of all line workstations
- Monitored kitchen productivity and assessed overall efficiency
- Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads
- Collaborated with kitchen team to resolve customer and staff issues quickly and effectively
- Oversaw food product inventory, making recommendations to employers to streamline kitchen operations
- Safely operated ovens, grills and other kitchen equipment to minimize accidents.
Waitstaff
Little Bohemia Restaurant
11.2018 - 08.2019
- Same practices and protocols as prior waitstaff experience listed
Laborer
Bear Country Builders
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing waste from job site prior to shift completion
- Supported peers work by moving and organizing materials to assist tasks
- Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards
- Completed construction and building tasks using up-to-date construction tools and machinery
- Loaded and unloaded daily building supplies shipments, keeping products organized and secure to prevent damage and optimize handling
- Performed heavy labor such as ditch digging, paving and hauling
- Assisted distribution of tools, materials and equipment to skilled workers
- Built temporary structures to hold back slopes or allow skilled workers to reach greater heights and complete job tasks
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient, safe work and meet job schedules
- Built and disassembled scaffolds, bracing and barricades to assist in vertical construction activities
- Measured, cut and laid out materials based on individual job requirements
- Cut wood and other building materials into specified sizes for installation using tile cutters and power saws.
Retail Floor Salesman
Lakeland True Value-General Store
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Stamped, attached and changed price tags on merchandise and transported packages to customers' vehicles
- Took inventory and examined merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs
- Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy
- Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals
- Developed and maintained key relationships with consumers and businesses through effective communication strategies and interpersonal skills
- Replenished floor stock and processed efficient shipments to maintain optimal product availability for customer demands
- Provided customers with hardware equipment rental and servicing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Parks Recreation And Tourism -
University Of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT03.2024
Skills
- Water sports enthusiast
- Avid outdoorsman and hunter with navigation and survival knowledge
- Advanced Open Water PADI certified diver
- Roughly 500 hours of boat and watercraft operation
- Well versed in hand operated power tools and equipment
- Hardworking and persevering
- Team oriented
- Adept to operating outside in any weather conditions
- Follow through
- Hand-Tool Proficiency
- Basic Carpentry
- Chainsaw Operation
- Trail Maintenance
- Outdoor Education
- Conflict Resolution
- Backcountry Camping
- Interpersonal Skills
- Hazardous Tree Assessment
- First Aid Certification
- Public Speaking
- Emergency First Responder
- Rescue Diver Certified
- Erosion Control Techniques
- Physical Stamina
- Leave No Trace Principles
- Wilderness Navigation
- Plant Identification
- Weather Preparedness
- Decision Making
- Adaptive Problem Solving
- Environmental Stewardship
- Time Management
- Public Safety
- Power Tool Operation
- Valid Driver's License
- Equipment Inspection
- Work Prioritization
- Flexible Schedule
- Managing Laborers
- Creative Thinking
- Carpentry and Woodwork
Accomplishments
Participated in several DNR learn to hunt programs, Loon counts, and a recipient of the musky stamp classic art award.
Certification
Chainsaw operator certified, PADI Rescue Diver, Emergency First Responder, Valid Hunter, Boater, and Snowmobile safety certifications, Drivers license.
Languages
Polish
Elementary
Affiliations
- Member of RAPS
middle initial
J
Timeline
Trail Crew Member
Deer Valley Ski Resort
06.2023 - 09.2023
Ski Lift Operator
Deer Valley Ski Resort
11.2022 - 04.2023
Trail Crew Member
Deer Valley Resort
05.2022 - 08.2022
Waitstaff
Little Bohemia Restaurant
12.2020 - 01.2021
Head Grill Cook
Griers Pier Marina
05.2020 - 08.2020
Waitstaff
Little Bohemia Restaurant
11.2018 - 08.2019
Laborer
Bear Country Builders
05.2018 - 08.2018
Retail Floor Salesman
Lakeland True Value-General Store
05.2016 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Parks Recreation And Tourism -
University Of Utah
Chainsaw operator certified, PADI Rescue Diver, Emergency First Responder, Valid Hunter, Boater, and Snowmobile safety certifications, Drivers license.
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