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Hartwell Shaw

Jackson,WY

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, excelling in snow operations and trail construction. Proven ability to lead teams, ensure safety, and deliver exceptional customer service. Skilled in heavy lifting and navigating high-risk terrain, consistently achieving operational goals while fostering collaboration among coworkers.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Snow Cat Operator

Jackson Hole Mountain resort
Jackson, Wyoming
01.2025 - Current
  • Operated snow cat equipment to groom terrain and enhance skiing conditions.
  • Conducted regular inspections and maintenance on snow cat machinery to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored weather conditions to adjust grooming plans accordingly.
  • Mapped trails and assessed ski area conditions to improve user experience and safety.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure safe and effective snow operations.
  • Communicated with supervisors regarding equipment status and operational needs.

Trail Builder

Private Homeowner
Maui Meadows, Hawaii
10.2025 - 01.2026

Led trail building operations in rural jungle off Hana highway, enhancing accessibility for hikers and preserving natural landscapes.

  • Created stable structures using rocks
  • Navigated wet, sloppy, and dangerous conditions to ensure safe trail construction.
  • Coordinated safe operations in exposed, wet, and loud environments to maintain project timelines and worker safety.
  • Utilized hand tools like rock bar and pickaxe for trail work
  • Repaired eroded sections of trails by constructing rock steps or water bars.
  • Operated chainsaws safely while cutting down trees blocking access routes.

Mountain Projects Lead

Jackson hole mountain resort
Jackson, Wyoming
05.2023 - 09.2025

Led team in daily operations and ensured adherence to safety protocols.

  • Trained new members on best practices and operational procedures.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Provided support to conservation projects such as trail building, tree planting, and invasive species removal.
  • Participated in trail maintenance activities such as clearing brush, building structures, and installing signs.
  • Drilling and blasting for trench work.
  • Monitored and inspected drilling equipment, tools, and machinery to ensure proper functioning.
  • Operated chainsaws for tree removal and land clearing projects.
  • Collaborated with team members to plan and execute cutting operations efficiently.
  • Cleared debris and assisted with site restoration after cutting tasks were completed.
  • Working in exposed and high-risk areas with efficiency and safety.
  • Working in every single climate.

Snowmaker

jackson hole mountain resort
Jackson, Wyoming
10.2024 - 01.2025
  • Operated snowmaking machinery to create consistent snow coverage for ski trails.
  • Monitored weather conditions to optimize snow production and quality.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain equipment and ensure safe operations.
  • Assisted in setting up and dismantling snowmaking systems as needed.
  • Working strenuous hours. (5-6 12 hour shifts)
  • Mass amounts of snow/ice removal

Lift Operator

Park City Lift Ops
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Delivered information and details of interest about facility to visitors.
  • Provided hours of physical labor
  • Provided physical assistance to guests as required.
  • Learned and enforced lift rules, policies and procedures.
  • Maintained lift mazes, ramps and signs.
  • Maximized customer service and satisfaction by providing directions to visitors regarding requested locations, events and landmarks.
  • Alerted mountain staff of any serious problems on lift.
  • Communicated with other lift operators about high-risk lift riders.

Retail Sales Associate

Jenny Lake Store
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
  • Managed efficient loading, unloading and security of customer freight, taking care with fragile items and diligently bracing loads, balancing weights and preventing shifting.

Cashier

Publix
05.2018 - 05.2021
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.

Education

Entrepreneurial Studies

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH
12.2026

High School Diploma -

Allatoona High School
Acworth, GA
05.2021

Skills

Working hard with or without others at a fast and well thought out pace

Working long weeks and hours

Getting along with all co workers/customers

Hard labor/heavy lifting

Great attendance

Comfy working in exposed/high risk terrain

Traveling in the backcountry

Team building

Customer service

Trail construction

Timeline

Trail Builder

Private Homeowner
10.2025 - 01.2026

Snow Cat Operator

Jackson Hole Mountain resort
01.2025 - Current

Snowmaker

jackson hole mountain resort
10.2024 - 01.2025

Mountain Projects Lead

Jackson hole mountain resort
05.2023 - 09.2025

Lift Operator

Park City Lift Ops
09.2022 - 04.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Jenny Lake Store
05.2022 - 11.2022

Cashier

Publix
05.2018 - 05.2021

Entrepreneurial Studies

Southern New Hampshire University

High School Diploma -

Allatoona High School
Hartwell Shaw