Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Matthew Hoffer

Matthew Hoffer

Golden,CO

Summary

Dynamic outdoor professional with extensive experience as a Trainer/Guide, adept at tailoring instruction to individual needs. Skilled in instructional design, curriculum development, and performance assessment. Known for reliability, flexibility, and fostering positive learning environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Trainer/Guide

George Sibley
01.2021 - Current
  • Planned and lead single and multi-day trips ranging from day hiking, indoor climbing, outdoor climbing, 14ers, and skiing.
  • Adapted teaching style to individual needs.
  • Set personalized long term goals and worked to achieve them.

Mountain Ambassador

Eldora Mountain Resort
01.2021 - 04.2023


  • Greeted customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere.
  • Assisted team with operational policies and procedures to drive services.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Writing

Fort Lewis College
Durango, CO
05-2014

Skills

  • Autodidact, able to autonomously research and acquire new skills
  • Empathetic Communicator
  • Writing
  • Public speaking
  • Computer skills, including hardware repair
  • Expert Mechanical skills
  • Proficient in multiple carpentry disciplines

Accomplishments

  • Climbed 45 14ers, including Mountain Rainier
  • 25+ years of traditional rock and ice climbing
  • Lifelong Whitewater Kayaker
  • 20+ years of backcountry telemark skiing

Certification

Current Wilderness First Responder

Completed AMGA SPI course with pending exam

Lapsed ACA Level 4 Kayak Instructor Certification

Timeline

Trainer/Guide

George Sibley
01.2021 - Current

Mountain Ambassador

Eldora Mountain Resort
01.2021 - 04.2023

Bachelor of Arts - English Writing

Fort Lewis College