Rolf Christiansen
Old Harbor,Alaska
Summary
Rolf is 57 year old Alutiiq, Scandinavian, Traditional Artist. He is also a lifelong advocate of a subsistence lifestyle and the preservation of the Alutiiq culture and also serves a subject matter expert on harvesting of marine mammal's and wild game indigenous s to his homelands in Old Harbor, Alaska. Rolf serves on the Old Harbor Native Corporation Board, OHNC Land Use Committee Board, Co-Owner of Red Raven Creation's. He has held positions in the community such as Alutiiq Tribe of Old Harbor Board member, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, member of the Village Response Team, and Tribal Youth Coordinator. He is skillfully trained in Team Mentoring, Reliable, Motivated Professional, Improves Quality and adds value to any organization.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
Work History
Traditional Alutiiq Artist
Self Employed Artist
Old Harbor, Alaska
04.1967 - Current
- Developed and implemented strategies to ensure achievement of the organization's mission, vision, and long-term goals.
- Facilitated open communication between board members and senior staff to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, codes of conduct and ethical practices.
- Provided guidance to novice hunters on proper techniques, safety protocols, and ethical practices while hunting.
- Organized and participated in art exhibitions to showcase work.
- Developed strategies to successfully hunt various types of game animals under varying conditions.
- Researched traditional methods of carving used by previous generations of carvers.
- Cut, ground, sanded and polished stone in preparation for diverse projects.
- Cut and carved intricate designs into wood using a variety of tools.
Traditional Alutiiq Artist
Rolf Lee Christiansen
Old Harbor, Alaska
04.1967 - Current
- Contributed to team culture of safety by consistently wearing proper safety gear and following standards.
- Operated tools and equipment correctly to assist with clear cutting selected area.
- Readied sites for new crew activities by removing trees and debris.
- Used picks and shovels to dig, spread and level dirt and gravel.
- Performed repetitive assembly tasks with hand and power tools and automated equipment.
Education
10th Grade -
Old Harbor High School
Old Harbor. Alaska 09-1983
Skills
- Fluent in Alutiiq
- People skills
- Leadership
- Multitasking
- Maintenance & Repair
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Team Building
- Harvesting
Accomplishments
Certificate for Safety and First Aide Training.
Certificate for Suicide Prevention Training
Certificate for 600 Ton Masters License
Certificate for Marine Safety
Certificate for Hazwhoper Training
Timeline
10th Grade -
Old Harbor High School
Traditional Alutiiq Artist
Self Employed Artist
04.1967 - Current
Traditional Alutiiq Artist
Rolf Lee Christiansen
04.1967 - Current
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