John Harris
TROUT CREEK
Summary
Dynamic Head Guide with a proven track record in safety compliance, team mentorship, and customer engagement. Committed to enhancing guest experiences through expert knowledge and customized itineraries.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Guide - Cody's Assistant
Cody Carr's Hunting Adventures
Plains, MT
07.2018 - 05.2026
- Led guided hunting trips, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Developed customized itineraries based on client preferences and wildlife patterns.
- Mentored new guides in best practices for customer engagement and navigation techniques.
- Enhanced guest experience through personalized service and expert knowledge of local ecosystems.
- Yearly reports for the State Outfitter Permits, Kootenai National Forest Service, Plains Lolo National Forest Service, Superior Lolo National Forest Service
- Scheduling guides, clients
- Sport shows -The Great American Outdoor Show, The Western Hunter Conservation Expo, I book hunters, summer guest on adventures with contracts scheduling and licensing.
- Social media- develop and maintain FB,
Owner/Operator
Lakeside Motel And Resort
Trout Creek, MT
08.2002 - 07.2017
- Managed daily operations, ensuring high standards of guest satisfaction and service quality.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to attract new customers and enhance brand visibility.
- Oversaw staff training programs, fostering a culture of excellence in service delivery.
- Coordinated maintenance and upgrades of facilities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- We (Julie and I) built the motel from 6 unit motel and 2 cabins to a resort. With 8 motel rooms, 7 cabins on site, 2 cabins across lake, restaurant, casino, bar, event room, cantering kitchen, laundromat, shower room, docks, boat rentals, gift shop and ice cream parlor.
- We would have minimum of 2 events a month! Bass Federation tournaments, ATV Rally, Snow mobile poker run, bands, weddings, family reunions, etc.
- We worked with forest service training and fire crews. We established a contract with FS to feed up to 550 fire fighters Breakfast (sit down) , sack lunches, dinner (sit down).
Safety Manager
Dacotah Cement
Rapid City, SD
04.1981 - 07.2002
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to enhance workplace compliance and reduce incident rates.
- Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Trained employees on safety practices, fostering a culture of awareness and proactive risk management.
- Collaborated with management to create strategic safety initiatives that align with operational goals.
- Established 5 Point Plan, Safety Manual, safety culture- MSHA (plant distribution facility ) sites OSHA (office and distribution terminals in 5 states).
Education
High School Diploma -
Brown High School
Sturgis, SDNo Degree -
School of Mines
Rapid City, SDSkills
- Strong leadership
- Geographical expertise
- Environmental awareness
- Engaging personality
- Expert communication
- Cultural sensitivity
Timeline
Head Guide - Cody's Assistant
Cody Carr's Hunting Adventures
07.2018 - 05.2026
Owner/Operator
Lakeside Motel And Resort
08.2002 - 07.2017
Safety Manager
Dacotah Cement
04.1981 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Brown High School
No Degree -
School of Mines