Johnny wentzlaff
Yellowstone Club
BOZEMAN,Montana
7
years of professional experience
Skilled and fully equipped professional sawyer and NREMT with over 5 years of ground felling, crew leadership,and technical rescue experience. Proven track record managing complex hazard-tree mitigation,severe binds, and precision drops in high-stakes environments around multi-million-dollar infrastructure. mechanically self-sufficient, field-ready with pro grade equipment and qualified for high-consequence complex felling, line clearing and remote wilderness medical emergencies
Work History
Professional Ski Patroller
1 Year 10 Months- Conducted avalanche mitigation using explosives and ski cutting techniques
- Conducted thorough assessments of ski conditions, hazards, and emergencies.
- Trained and mentored junior patrollers in rescue techniques and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with ski area management to develop emergency response strategies.
- Implemented preventative measures to enhance skier safety and reduce incidents.
- Coordinated search and rescue operations during adverse weather conditions.
- Managed communication with medical teams for timely patient care delivery.
Sawyer
5 Years 4 Months- Ensured compliance with safety protocols while performing cutting operations.
- Obtained yellowstone club certifications and forest service certifications as a B faller with the purpose and intention of being able to train our team members as well as our regional fire district in bucking, limbing, felling, basic saw maintenance and troubleshooting in the field
- Have performed hazard tree removal as well as directional felling for new ski lifts and widening existing ones, building new ski glades and runs through,skidding,bucking and limbing after falling trees and chipping
- Have experience in skidding operations, setting chokers, working in the dozer as an operator
- I carry an up to date NREMT certification and organize safety meetings and carrying medical equipment on my person while cutting with my crew in the field
Lead Lift Operator
4 Years 5 Months- Supervised daily lift operations, ensuring safety and efficiency for all guests.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on operational protocols and customer service standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks on lifts, identifying and addressing potential issues proactively.
- Implemented new procedures to enhance guest experience and streamline lift access during peak hours.
- Reviewed operational performance metrics, recommending improvements to increase productivity and service levels.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure seamless coordination of lift services and events.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Emergency medical response
Terrain assessment
Environmental safety
Physical fitness
Radio communication
Adaptive decision making
Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Professional Ski Patroller
Yellowstone Club
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Sawyer
Yellowstone Club
05.2021 - CurrentRead More
Lead Lift Operator
Yellowstone Club
11.2019 - 04.2024Read More
Duluth Denfeld
High School Diploma
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