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Thatcher Pate

Leavenworth,WA

Summary

Ski instructor at Stevens Pass Mountain Resort with a passion for improving skiing skills in all ages. I’ve proven expertise in safety management and group instruction, complemented by strong problem-solving abilities. Experienced in outdoor work and customer service, enhancing the skiing experience for clients while maintaining high spirits and better outcomes. For 10 years I Nordic ski raced all around America and was able to coach my last season and race. Outside of skiing, I’m an avid bike rider and mechanic. With over 16 years of riding and 3 years of professional wrenching I know my way around most bikes in the industry. I’ve tried and enjoyed almost all aspects of outdoor recreation and I have at least a little knowledge of all the sports. Over the last 5 years I’ve worked In many different work genres from construction to a baristo, and all in between.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Ski Instructor

Stevens Pass Mountain Resort
Stevens Pass, Wa
11.2024 - Current

Cultivated passion for skiing in both kids and grown-ups.

Attended various classes to enhance teaching capabilities.

Was able to help run freestyle classes and get park smart certified.

Began development program for becoming a snowboard instructor.

Ski Mechanic

Arlberg Sports
Leavenworth, WA
10.2023 - Current

Tuned downhill skis, Nordic skis, and snowboards.

Mounted skis of all kinds.

Provided rentals for customers to take to the mountain including alpine skis, nordic skis, snowboards, and snowshoes.

Bike Mechanic

Arlberg Sports
Leavenworth, WA
10.2023 - Current

Worked on bikes of all kinds by tuning, repairing, and building.

Also worked the floor and helped sell outdoor gear and bike related items.

Property Manager

Pates Scapes
Plain, Wa
06.2021 - 09.2023

Managing consisted of mowing, watering, weed pulling, etc.

Built patios, water features, and irrigation for many clients.

Sue Chef

Taste of Plain
Plain, Wa
06.2021 - 08.2023

Helped cook in a small food truck.

Preparing food of many different categories.

Took orders, dealt with customers, and worked the tills.

Sales/barista

Plain Hardware
Plain, Wa
01.2021 - 04.2022

Worked the floor to make sure all visitors were welcomed and could find what they were looking for.

Was a barista who took orders, made drinks and prepared food for customers.

Worked forklifts and and help manage the lumbar yard.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cascade High School
Leavenworth, WA
06.2024

Skills

  • Group instruction
  • Safety management
  • Problem solving
  • Physical work
  • Bike knowledge
  • Ski knowledge
  • Customer service
  • Food handling
  • Outdoor work

Timeline

Ski Instructor

Stevens Pass Mountain Resort
11.2024 - Current

Ski Mechanic

Arlberg Sports
10.2023 - Current

Bike Mechanic

Arlberg Sports
10.2023 - Current

Property Manager

Pates Scapes
06.2021 - 09.2023

Sue Chef

Taste of Plain
06.2021 - 08.2023

Sales/barista

Plain Hardware
01.2021 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Cascade High School
Thatcher Pate