Grant Wothe
Leadville,CO
Summary
A resourceful, hard-working individual with a reputation of quality team leadership, positive guest experience, and strong decision-making skills. Seeks to continue forming positive, caring relationships and mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Ski Patroller
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
Frisco, CO
11.2022 - Current
- Conduct daily mountain management tasks, including ropes, signage, and run checks, to ensure guest safety.
- Perform EMS care solo and with a team on guests with a wide range of injuries.
- Manage records related to incidents and injuries, and facilitate others in maintaining thorough, accurate records.
- Help lead duty stations through the dispatch of medical calls, mountain management, and avalanche control work.
- Assist with avalanche control operations, including mitigation routes, explosives work, and snowpack assessment.
Canoe Guide
Wilderness Canoe Base
Grand Marais, MN
05.2021 - 09.2024
- Taught and oriented people from diverse backgrounds through high-adventure experiences.
- Manage the risk and safety of groups on the base and trail.
- Organize and maintain all gear and equipment related to my trips.
- Plan, monitor, and evaluate trips, ensuring to learn, grow, and expand with each new trip.
- Address retreat guests' needs in a courteous manner at all times, day or night.
Whitewater Rafting Guide
Wilderness Aware Rafting
Buena Vista, CO
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Lead diverse groups to affect teamwork, navigate a series of challenges, and promote a fun, positive experience.
- Coordinate with various leadership styles to plan and deliver exceptional day and multi-day trip experiences.
- Assume role as the primary medical lead on trips.
Interim Youth Director
Normandale Lutheran Church
Edina, MN
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Manage and recruit a variety of adult volunteers and chaperones.
- Cultivate meaningful relationships with church leadership, youth ages 10 to 20, and the larger church community.
- Coordinate with outside organizations and non-profits to support program stability and development.
Education
WEMT - Wilderness EMT Training
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Mount Shasta, CA10.2022
Bachelor of Arts - French
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL08.2021
Skills
- Passion for outdoor work
- Team leadership
- High-level skiing
- Wilderness evacuation
- Radio communication
- Overnight backcountry guiding
- Wilderness water safety and rescue
- Personable and friendly
- Quick learner
Languages
French
Full Professional
Additional Information
- Study Abroad in Nantes France Fall 2019.
- Further work history available upon request.
Timeline
Whitewater Rafting Guide
Wilderness Aware Rafting
05.2024 - 08.2024
Professional Ski Patroller
Copper Mountain Ski Resort
11.2022 - Current
Interim Youth Director
Normandale Lutheran Church
09.2021 - 04.2022
Canoe Guide
Wilderness Canoe Base
05.2021 - 09.2024
WEMT - Wilderness EMT Training
NOLS Wilderness Medicine
Bachelor of Arts - French
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Loyola University of Chicago
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