Ryan Carraro
Summary
Resourceful Ski Patroller and EMT with extensive experience in emergency medical services, search and rescue, and hospitality. Led the revitalization of the Whiteface Mountain Ski Patrol Slide area program, enhancing the accessibility of the east coast's only in-bounds avalanche terrain through the restructuring of protocols and emergency management strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Ski Patroller
Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort
Wilmington, New York
12.2023 - Current
- Responded to injured individuals providing immediate emergency medical care, and promptly transported them skiing a toboggan in inclement weather and challenging conditions
- Dispatched radio calls while coordinating resource allocation and first responders to the scene
- Performed rope rescues for complex extrications and lift evacuations utilizing techniques such as 3:1 mechanical advantages, snow anchors, Munter hitches
- Led teams in avalanche terrain to educate on safe travel & assess risk for potential trail openings by digging snow pits, conducting ECTs, and ski cutting the slope
- Performed routine inventory checks of medical and rescue equipment at patrol shacks.
Volunteer EMT-B
Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue
Saranac Lake, New York
07.2026 - Current
- Assess emergencies and provide medical care in response to 911 dispatch calls
- Work with fellow ALS and BLS providers to determine the best patient outcomes
- Fill out patient care reports of all pertinent information of the incident and ensure a smooth handoff report to the hospital
- Conduct thorough truck checks of the ambulance to ensure medical equipment inventory is supplied, properly located, and not expired
Waiter
Generation's Tap & Grill
Lake Placid, New York
04.2022 - Current
- Deliver friendly & attentive service to guests, managing 6+ tables in a fast paced dynamic environment
- Maintain knowledge of menu items to facilitate better interactions with guests and inform of possible allergy concerns
- Coordinate resources and timelines for event setup of private parties and weddings
- Communicate with kitchen and bar staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of food, accommodating special requests
- Assist in training new staff members on our operating procedures and POS system
Aquatic Invasive Species Diver
Upper Saranac Foundation
Saranac Lake, New York
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted several multi hour dives per day manually removing aquatic invasive plants, while minimizing disturbance to the ecosystem
- Collected and recorded field data on species present, density, and location
- Worked as a team with the dive crew to assess effectiveness of removal treatment and recognize new areas of concern
- Performed decontamination of dive gear, boats, and equipment to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species between water bodies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecological Restoration
Paul Smith's College
Paul Smiths, NY12-2022
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Rowan College At Burlington County
Mount Laurel, NJ05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Excel, Word, & PowerPoint proficiency
- Hand & power tool proficiency
- Snow study
- Backcountry navigation
- Rope rescue
- Radio communication
- First Aid
Certification
- NY & NREMT EMT-B
- AIARE 1
- PADI Open Water
Timeline
Volunteer EMT-B
Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue
07.2026 - Current
Aquatic Invasive Species Diver
Upper Saranac Foundation
05.2024 - 10.2024
Ski Patroller
Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort
12.2023 - Current
Waiter
Generation's Tap & Grill
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Ecological Restoration
Paul Smith's College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Rowan College At Burlington County