James Fisher
Littleton,CO
Summary
Seasoned professional with relevant experience in business management and operations. Possess skills in team leadership, strategic planning, and customer service. Self-motivated outdoor professional with pertinent skills and love of nature and conservation.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
Junk Pros Junk Removal
Littleton, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the business, including, sales, inventory, and accounting.
- Negotiate contracts with clients for products or services rendered by the company.
Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, Server
The Farmhouse at Raccoon Creek
Littleton, CO
07.2017 - Current
- Manage day-to-day operations of restaurant, including scheduling, budgeting, and inventory control.
- Conduct weekly team meetings to discuss performance issues and provide feedback.
- Perform regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Order supplies from vendors as needed while staying within budget guidelines.
- Established policies for cash handling procedures to maximize security measures.
- Direct and coordinate restaurant activities to obtain optimum customer service and strong employee development.
- Train new employees to perform duties.
- Server and bartender.
Fly Fishing Guide
Arbor Anglers
Golden, CO
05.2014 - 11.2020
- Provided fly fishing instruction to clients of varying skill levels, including casting and knot tying techniques.
- Assisted customers in selecting the appropriate tackle and equipment for their needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe work environment, ensuring all regulations were followed.
- Led guided fly-fishing trips on local rivers and streams, teaching proper technique throughout the trip.
- Advised customers on best practices when it comes to catch-and-release methods.
- Instructed clients on responsible stewardship of natural resources while fishing.
- Organized and led seminars on topics such as entomology, nymphing techniques, and rod building.
- Conducted pre-trip orientation sessions with clients covering safety procedures and expectations for the day's activities.
- Assessed water conditions prior to guiding trips in order to determine locations most likely to yield success for clients.
- Demonstrated a commitment to conservation efforts by adhering strictly to catch limits set forth by local regulations.
Owner/Taxidermist
Fish and Fur Taxidermy
Littleton, CO
10.2008 - 05.2014
- Performed aquatic and mammal taxidermy for clients.
- Managed daily operations of busines.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
White Water Raft Guide
Rocky Mountain Adventures
Fort Collins, CO
03.2006 - 10.2011
- Instructed guests on proper rafting techniques and safety protocols.
- Provided detailed overviews of the river environment and its inhabitants.
- Assisted in loading, unloading, and securing gear onto the rafts.
- Monitored weather conditions to ensure a safe experience for all participants.
- Managed emergency situations with swiftness and composure while ensuring guest safety.
- Trained new guides on essential whitewater rescue skills and proper guide etiquette.
- Certified Swift Water Rescue Technician.
- Assessed risk levels for each rapid based on changing water levels throughout the season.
Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional.
Poudre School District
Fort Collins, CO
04.2004 - 12.2007
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
- Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers to ensure student success.
- Monitored student progress throughout the day.
- Encouraged positive behavior among students through effective communication techniques.
- Supported special needs students by providing individual instruction as needed.
Professional Climber
MountainFish Adventures
Denver, CO
01.1996 - 11.2006
- Lead thirteen big mountain expeditions on four continents in nine different countries.
- Guided clients on some of the highest mountains in the world, including Mt. Denali and Mt. Aconcagua.
- Attempted new routes in Alaska, China, and Colorado.
- Lead an expedition for a National Geographic documentary to attempt a remote, unclimbed mountain in the Kunlun region of China.
- Worked as a volunteer Rescue Ranger in Denali National Park and Yosemite National Park.
- Provided instruction on proper techniques for rope handling, knot tying, anchor building, belaying, rappelling and climbing movement.
- Maintained detailed records of climbs completed including location information, equipment used, route description and any other pertinent data.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine when it was safe to climb or rappel.
- Organized group outings with clients; provided instruction in basic climbing techniques and safety procedures.
- Conducted risk assessment prior to each climb; identified potential hazards and planned accordingly to minimize risks.
- Coordinated with rescue personnel in case of emergency situations during climbs or rappels.
- Participated in search and rescue operations involving climbers who had become stranded or injured while attempting advanced routes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
Denver01-2007
Skills
- Swift Water Rescue Technician
- Wilderness First Aide
- High angle Rescue Technician
- Avalanche Training
- Helicopter Rescue Technician
- High Altitude Rescue Ranger
- PADI Rescue Diver
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Affiliations
- Avid outdoor enthusiast.
- Mountaineer and climber.
- Angler
- Hunter
- Hiker
Accomplishments
- Summited Mount Denali 20,320 ft. Two times.
- Summited Mt Aconcagua 23,000 ft. Solo.
- Mount Everest expedition. Reaching 26,000 feet. No oxygen or sherpa support.
- Leader of thirteen big mountain expedtions in seven countries.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
Junk Pros Junk Removal
01.2023 - Current
Restaurant Manager, Assistant Manager, Server
The Farmhouse at Raccoon Creek
07.2017 - Current
Fly Fishing Guide
Arbor Anglers
05.2014 - 11.2020
Owner/Taxidermist
Fish and Fur Taxidermy
10.2008 - 05.2014
White Water Raft Guide
Rocky Mountain Adventures
03.2006 - 10.2011
Substitute Teacher, Paraprofessional.
Poudre School District
04.2004 - 12.2007
Professional Climber
MountainFish Adventures
01.1996 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Cognitive Psychology
University of Colorado Denver
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