Shepard Mcclellan
Seattle ,WA
Summary
Passionate and hard working adventure guide proficient in a wide variety of skills. I bring a lot of enthusiasm and positivity to the workplace as well as having a natural ability to lead groups. I strive to share my passion and excitement for the mountains with everyone I meet, co-worker or guest. I have been a seasonal worker for the past five years so I am familiar with the fast paced work environment. I am a perennial student, I am constantly seeking out education and mentorship to aid in my development as a Guide and Instructor. I will thrive in any outdoor oriented work environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Adventure Guide
Alaska Mountain Guides
04.2023 - Current
- Guided a variety of activities including Mountaineering, Backpacking, single pitch rock climbing, zip-lining, and hiking, as well as completing a variety of maintenance tasks for Alaska Mountain Guides and Chilkat Guides.
- Offered physically and emotionally safe and supportive environment for education, cooperation and fun utilizing hands-on activities to foster individual growth.
- Guided groups of up to 24 people on multi-day mountaineering and backpacking excursions.
- Helped to guide and facilitate and guide a group of 19 girls on a five day mountaineering trip as the only male instructor, this was a great learning experience.
- Demonstrated professionalism while interacting with customers and vendors.
- continually developed my soft and hard skills to be the best guide I can be.
Team Lead
Snow Country Nursery
05.2018 - 10.2022
- Maintained highly positive relationships with dozens of clients, created tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue through these relationships.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Operated heavy machinery to install large trees.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Sales
Ski Haus
11.2021 - 03.2022
- I worked in sales and as a rental tech for the premier ski shop in Steamboat springs.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant information about a variety of soft and hard goods to maximize the amount of fun our customers had on their ski vacation.
- Handled maintenance and repair requests to keep properties in good condition and maintain renter satisfaction.
Assistant
The Geode Guys
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Received and fulfilled online orders from Etsy, amazon, and other online vendors.
- worked in lapidary shop cutting and polishing Geodes and other cool stones.
- Completed a variety of maintenance tasks.
Certified Ski Instructor
Boyne Mountain Resort
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Utilized various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Trained new skiers in proper use of equipment for safety and maximum fun.
Education
No Degree - Buisness And Outdoor Leadership
Colorado Mountain College
Steamboat SpringsNo Degree - Backcountry Ski Guide
International Wilderness Leadership School
Haines, AKNo Degree - Masonry
Masons Apprentice
High School Diploma -
Steamboat Springs High School
Steamboat Springs, CO05.2019
Skills
- Self Motivated
- Team Management/Leadership
- Managing objective risks with large groups in outdoor settings
- Highly proficient stonemason and general tradesman I can do any construction job very well, my father is a master stonemason
- Customer Engagement
- Equipment Fitting
- Ski Techniques Education
- Equipment Operation
- Time Management
- POS experience
- Strong Organizational Skills
Certification
- Adult, Child, Infant CPR, AED, and Airway Management + Epinephrine Auto-injector (NOLS 2022)
- PSIA ski instructor 2019-2020
- AIRE avy 1+ Rescue
- Wilderness First Responder (desert mountain medicine 2019)
- Wilderness First Responder (NOLS 2022)
- Certified Rock Climbing, Mountaineering guide, Alaska Mountain Guides/International Wilderness Leadership School (summer 2023)
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Adventure Guide
Alaska Mountain Guides
04.2023 - Current
Sales
Ski Haus
11.2021 - 03.2022
Assistant
The Geode Guys
01.2021 - 03.2021
Certified Ski Instructor
Boyne Mountain Resort
11.2019 - 01.2020
Team Lead
Snow Country Nursery
05.2018 - 10.2022
No Degree - Buisness And Outdoor Leadership
Colorado Mountain College
No Degree - Backcountry Ski Guide
International Wilderness Leadership School
No Degree - Masonry
Masons Apprentice
High School Diploma -
Steamboat Springs High School
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