Ella Dunn
Ashland,WI
Summary
Highly ambitious and motivated outdoor guide and skier, I have a strong passion for wilderness first aid and providing a safe environment on the mountain and on the water.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
House Painter
Distinctive Painting
10.2022 - Current
- Completed interior and exterior painting for variety of residential and commercial clients.
- Monitored and adjusted painting techniques for optimal results.
- Used sandpaper, scrapers, grinders, and steel wool to smooth surfaces.
- Applied primers or sealers to prepare new surfaces such as bare wood or metal, for finish coats.
Sea kayak guide
Trek And Trail
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Effectively giving safety briefings before day and overnight trips, including basic safety courses for renters
- Informed guests on local ecology, history, and geology of the area.
- Offered physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment for education, cooperation and fun utilizing hands-on activities to foster individual growth.
- Planned and executed efficient tour routes by using maps and other navigational tools.
Lift Operator
Keystone Resort
11.2021 - 03.2023
- Communicated with other lift operators about high-risk lift riders.
- Slowed lift down or stopped it in case of high-risk or young riders.
- Learned and enforced lift rules, policies and procedures.
- Alerted mountain staff of any serious problems on lift.
Ski Instructor Apprentice
Trollhaugen Ski Area & Restaurant
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Providing quality ski instruction to beginner groups: ages 4-12.
- Maintain a safe, fun, and exciting environment for students.
- Creating personalized instruction for skiers of all abilities, providing special accommodations when necessary.
- Teaching Lift and tow rope safety
Education
High School Diploma -
Saint Croix Central High School
Hammond, WI05.2021
Skills
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Awareness
- Emergency Response Training
- Group Leadership
- Knowledge of technical rope rescues
- Mountaineering and ice climbing
- Risk management
Certification
- [CPR], Red Cross - EXP 05/10/2024
- [WAFA], PAyTZA Argentina - EXP 11/03/2026
- [WFA], Long Leaf Wilderness - EXP 05/31/2025
- [Lifeguard], Red Cross - EXP 05/10/2024
References
References
Rob Riemer
- 715-209-0770
- Owner of distinctive painting and restoration LLC
Aiden Lee
- Owner of Trek And Trail
- 651-328-0513
Ash Shores
- Lift operations Supervisor at Keystone Resort
- 405-861-2244
Timeline
House Painter
Distinctive Painting
10.2022 - Current
Lift Operator
Keystone Resort
11.2021 - 03.2023
Sea kayak guide
Trek And Trail
05.2021 - 09.2023
Ski Instructor Apprentice
Trollhaugen Ski Area & Restaurant
12.2019 - 03.2021
High School Diploma -
Saint Croix Central High School
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