- Participate in mountain biking and white water kayaking, as recreational activities to maintain physical fitness and body coordination
- Regularly practice mindfulness and meditation for overall wellness
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Adventure Travel
- Sharing travel tips, recommendations, and insights with fellow enthusiasts
- Creative Writing
- I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
JEFFREY SIMSON
Oakland,MD
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional passionate about continuous learning and skill development. Proven expertise in customer service and sales, complemented by a strong ability to teach and mentor others. Adept at adapting to diverse environments and challenges. Committed to leveraging a broad skill set to drive success in any role whether personal or professional.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Bike Tech, Tour guide
Wilderness-Voyageurs
12.2024 - Current
- Maintain fleet bikes
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring a safe working environment for both staff and customers.
- Overhauls, brake system bleeds, shift adjustments, trouble shooting
- Take guest on a bike tour
- Coordinate with co guide
- Meal prep
- Problem solving
- Customer service
Snowboard Instructor
Wisp Resort
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Teach guests to snowboard
- Clear communication with guests and management
- Seasonal
- Evaluated student progress regularly, adjusting lesson plans as needed to ensure continued improvement in skills and confidence on the slopes.
Fiber Optic Tech 2
Pillar Innovations
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Test and splice fiber using specialty equipment.
- Increased network reliability through meticulous fusion splicing, termination, and testing of fiber optic cables.
- Oversight and inspect on gas water lines while fiber is being installed.
- Daily emails and reports to keep up with progress.
- Communicate needs to different contractors on site.
- Constantly on the lookout for sales opportunities.
- DOT certified, Fork Lift certified, Osha 10, Mesha 80, CPR and First Aid
Wheel Builder
Industry Nine
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Wheel builder
- Lace, true, and dish wheel systems. Both OEM and custom wheels
- Attend events and group rides, talk with customers and other companies.
- Worked closely with managers throughout process to keep projects in line with individual visions.
- Trained new staff on proper building techniques, site regulations and safety protocols.
Bike Mechanic
High Mountain Sports
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Bicycle repair and sales.
- Bosch certification
- DI2 and AXS knowledge
- Built acoustic and electric bikes from manufacturers
- Ski and snowboard repair and maintenance
- Sales
- Delivered exceptional customer service by answering questions and offering expert advice on bike maintenance and repairs.
- Conducted thorough inspections of bicycles to identify necessary repairs or adjustments accurately.
- Boosted overall shop performance by actively participating in ongoing training sessions and staying current on industry developments.
Line Cook
Aces Run
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Sauté and Oven (main position)- prepare pasta dishes,
- Grill and flat top – Burgers, steaks, chicken for sandwiches or plates.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Raft guide
Asci
06.2016 - 09.2017
- Guided guest down manufactured white-water course
- CPR and AED certified
- Summer 2016 -2017
Education
Certificate -
United Bicycle Institute
Ashland, OR10.2018
High School - undefined
Southern Garrett High School
Oakland, MD01.2009
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Sales and upselling aptitude
- Continuous learning attitude
- Basic computer literacy
- Physical stamina and strength
- Tools and equipment handling
- Problem-solving capacity
- Workshop safety awareness
- Organization and prioritization
- Customer service
- Continuous improvement
Accomplishments
- Handful of races in Asheville NC area.
- Oramm
- Swank
- Squatch
Interests
Hobbies and Interests
Mountain Biking, White Water Kayaking, Tinkering, Cooking, Snowboarding
Events
- Forge and Bonded (wheel demo) Big sauces, seafood and other meats.
- Private cooking events (sushi and American cuisine) 2017-Current
Prior Kitchen Experience 2016
- Incline Bar and Grill (Copper Mtn) seasonal; one season – sauté
- Storm king (Copper Mtn) seasonal; two seasons – Sushi preparer
- Unos Bar and Grill (Oakland MD) 1 year – Sauté
- Kemosabe Sushi Bar (Frisco CO) 4 years – Sushi roller
Timeline
Bike Tech, Tour guide
Wilderness-Voyageurs
12.2024 - Current
Snowboard Instructor
Wisp Resort
12.2024 - 03.2025
Fiber Optic Tech 2
Pillar Innovations
05.2023 - 10.2024
Wheel Builder
Industry Nine
08.2021 - 03.2023
Bike Mechanic
High Mountain Sports
05.2019 - 08.2021
Line Cook
Aces Run
06.2017 - 08.2018
Raft guide
Asci
06.2016 - 09.2017
High School - undefined
Southern Garrett High School
Certificate -
United Bicycle Institute
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