Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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References
Certification
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David Ralston

Redmond,Oregon

Summary

Experienced Wangler, knowledgeable in English and Western riding styles. Lead hundreds of hourly, day and week long rides in the mountains of the Eastern Sierras. Possess incredible people and equine skills.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Construction Trainer

Heart Of Oregon Corps - Youth Build
Bend, OR
02.2020 - Current
  • Used required tools to complete jobs, including hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices.
  • Interacted daily with various project managers, subcontractors and municipal inspectors to complete construction projects.
  • Recognized and reported potential project challenges and assisted with solutions.
  • Gathered and disposed of work site debris to remove safety hazards and boost team productivity.
  • Interpreted job site supervisor's orders and technical documentation to complete accurate work.
  • Instruction to Youths in construction basics
  • Site safety.

Maintenance Technician

Pronghorn Resort
Bend, Oregon
03.2019 - 01.2020
    • Used power and hand tools to complete repairs in safe and accurate manner.
    • Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets and other equipment.
    • Maintained cleanliness of buildings and property.
    • Reviewed technical documentation to perform accurate repairs on diverse equipment.
    • Performed minor wall repair to maintain walls, including installing drywall and textures.
    • Quickly responded to internal service calls regarding malfunctioning equipment and completed repairs effectively, improving overall guest satisfaction by 25%.
    • Worked frequently with TV cable and satellite systems to complete knowledgeable inspections and skilled repairs.
    • Finalized work on building systems by completing basic carpentry and other finish work.
    • Providing exceptional Guest and Public relations.

Professional Ski Patroller

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Mammoth Lakes, CA
11.2015 - 02.2016

On hill safety, guest education and First Aid

Packer Backcountry Cook

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
Mammoth Lakes, CA
05.2013 - 09.2015

Plan all meal, purchase food, pack food for travel into the backcountry. Help saddle and load pack animals and guide guest through the backcountry on multiple day rides in the mountains of the Easter Sierras and the high desert of the Owens Valley.

Ski Host

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
Mammoth Lakes, CA
11.2013 - 05.2015

Meet and greet guest at Mammoth Mountain. Help guest with any of their needs on and off the mountain. Have extensive knowledge of everything Mammoth, from Special events to where to go for dinner. Trained as United States Forest Service interpretive ski guide.

Wrangler Packer Backcountry Cook

Reds Meadow Pack Station
Mammoth Lakes, CA
03.2005 - 09.2013

Hourly rides, day rides and multiple day rides in the mountains of the Eastern Sierras and the high desert of the Owens Valley. Saddle riding and pack animals, load pack animals and help guest saddle. Riding instruction for guest. Make camp, prepare meals and animal management in the backcountry.

Chief Financial Officer

WE THE PEOPLE OF THE CENTRAL COAST, INC.
SANTA BARBARA, CA
2004 - 2009
  • All day to day operations of franchise retail store supplying legal documents to public.
  • Hiring, training and supervision of employees for compliance with national franchiser's requirements, state and federal laws.
  • Customer service with phone calls, walk-ins and email.
  • Legal Document Assistant and Notary Public.
  • Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
  • Assessed company resources and made adjustments to keep operations efficient and cost-effective.
  • Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
  • Oversaw all production, pricing, sales and distribution activities.
  • Oversaw all financial operations company-wide, including budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns

Education

Building Construction Certificate - Journeymen Equivalence - Building Construction Technologies - Additions And Remodeling

Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA

Skills

  • Animal maintenance and care
  • Capable of saddling horses and mules
  • Training horses and mules
  • Lead safe and fun rides
  • First Aid and backcountry rescue

References

  • Supplied upon request

Certification

  • Licensed RMI CCB #188805 - Heart Of Oregon Corps, YouthBuild
  • Licensed State of California for 34 years General Contractor #488151
  • Certified NCCER Craft Instructor, Curriculum Proctor ,Curriculum Performance Evaluator , YouthBuild USA
  • OSHA 10 - Hour Construction Safety and Health
  • Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

Timeline

Construction Trainer

Heart Of Oregon Corps - Youth Build
02.2020 - Current

Maintenance Technician

Pronghorn Resort
03.2019 - 01.2020

Professional Ski Patroller

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
11.2015 - 02.2016

Ski Host

Mammoth Mountain Ski Resort
11.2013 - 05.2015

Packer Backcountry Cook

Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit
05.2013 - 09.2015

Wrangler Packer Backcountry Cook

Reds Meadow Pack Station
03.2005 - 09.2013

Chief Financial Officer

WE THE PEOPLE OF THE CENTRAL COAST, INC.
2004 - 2009

Building Construction Certificate - Journeymen Equivalence - Building Construction Technologies - Additions And Remodeling

Pasadena City College
David Ralston