Jeffrey Knotts
Pasco,WA
Summary
Expert fishing guide with historical knowledge of regional waterways, fisheries, and wildlife. Excellent safety record and ability to operate motor vehicles and boats with zero accidents, injuries, or insurance claims in more than 45 years working in the region.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Fishing Guide
JB's Guide Service
05.2000 - Current
- Utilizing over 45 years of extensive knowledge of Washington and Oregon fisheries, including pike minnow, salmon, steelhead, sturgeon, bass, walleye, perch, etc,
- Expert knowledge of all Washington and Oregon predatory birds and animals.
- Waterfowl hunting experience including all ducks, geese and upland game, pigeons, morning doves, eurasian doves, pheasants, quail, chukar, and turkeys.
- Intimate knowledge of all fish-eating birds including, commorant, pelican, mergansers, loons, grebes, blue heron, night herons, egrets, eagles, king fishers, osprey, turns and seagulls.
- Extensive knowledge of local river dwelling animals including coyote, otter, fox, beaver, porcupine, rabbits, deer and elk.
- Expert knowledge and familiarity with the waterways and boat launches in and around Columbia and Snake Rivers from Wanapum Dam to John Day Dam and from Little Goose to below Ice Harbor Dam.
- Established positive relationships with tour members through fun and engaging conversation.
- Efficiently navigated waterways using GPS technology to efficiently transport clients to optimal fishing locations within allotted timeframes.
- Adapted guiding style to suit varying client abilities, resulting in enjoyable experiences regardless of skill level or prior knowledge.
- Maintained clean and well-organized boats to provide a safe, comfortable environment for clients during trips.
Postal Carrier
United States Post Office
01.1978 - 06.2014
- 2 years Safety Captain helping design safe working and driving procedures.
- 36 years of driving with zero accidents or tickets.
- Recognized for saving lives while on the job.
- Collected outgoing mail from homes and businesses along routes for customer convenience and initiated delivery to intended recipients.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to postal regulations and safety guidelines during mail deliveries.
- Efficiently managed high volumes of mail during holiday seasons, ensuring all packages were delivered on time despite increased workload.
- Distributed mail on foot to residences and businesses.
- Adapted quickly to changing conditions due to weather or traffic, adjusting routes as needed while maintaining punctuality in deliveries.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kamiakin High School
Kennewick, WA06.1977
Skills
Boat owner since 1972
Operated, launched, and recovered boats
Fishing Guide since 2000
Coat Guard Licensed 2002
Current CPR Certification
Zero incidents, injuries, or insurance claims since 2000
Expert ability to drive truck and trailer, including backing, launching, and loading boats
Timeline
Fishing Guide
JB's Guide Service
05.2000 - Current
Postal Carrier
United States Post Office
01.1978 - 06.2014
High School Diploma -
Kamiakin High School