Tyler Baisi
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Optimistic and personable individual enthusiastic about providing a great outdoor experience and building strong client relations. Strong communication skills and real go-getter. More than competent and capable in organizing, planning and executing any style of western hunting, fishing or rafting excursion and providing a safe and memorable experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guide
Alpine Fishing Adventures
12.2023 - Current
- Educated clients on local fish species, habitats, and techniques for successful catches, leading to an enriching experience.
- Increased repeat clientele by maintaining strong relationships and ensuring memorable guided fishing trips.
- Utilized cutting-edge electronics and knowledge of the fishery to provide a fun and safe fishing experience.
Fly Fishing Guide
Breckenridge Outfitters
06.2023 - Current
- Provided clients with 2, 4, and 8 hour fly fishing trips to destination lakes and rivers in across Colorado.
- Focus on providing a fun and safe experience with a big emphasis on customer satisfaction and education on fly fishing techniques and the fisheries as a whole.
- Increased customer referrals by developing strong relationships with satisfied clients who shared positive feedback with friends and family members. Reviews can be seen on the company website.
Guide/ Wrangler
Flat Tops Wilderness Guides
09.2022 - Current
- Guided hunters for big game species across Colorado on wilderness horseback or backpack trips that range from 3-7 days.
- Provide and carryout logistical solutions of conducting business in the wilderness, and providing customers with a fun and memorable experience. Many of which have become repeat clients.
- Additional duties include packing hunters into/out of drop camps as well as general ranch duties (including horse maintenance, light medical care, tractor operation, etc).
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle
06.2021 - 09.2022
- Duties included receiving and processing merchandise, stocking the sales floor, and helping customers find product that was right for them.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of marketing initiatives to promote store events and special promotions.
- Managed conflict resolution with dissatisfied customers professionally, resulting in improved customer retention rates.
Raft Guide
Ausable Chasm
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Duties included steering rafts of 8-15 customers while giving a spoken tour
- Navigated up to class III rapids
- In-house Swiftwater rescue training
- Adapted quickly to changing weather conditions or water levels, making necessary adjustments to ensure safety without compromising enjoyment for guests.
Cornell Outdoor Education Instructor
Cornell University
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Taught Wilderness Survival, Friday Day Hiking, and Backcountry cooking to undergraduate and graduate students.
- Increased student confidence and independence by teaching wilderness survival techniques and first aid skills.
- Supported student personal growth by encouraging self-reflection on values, goals, strengths, weaknesses during wilderness expeditions.
Veterinary Assistant
Plattsburgh Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Duties included preparing and loading examination rooms and gathering patient information/vitals
- Drawing vaccines and preparing/analyzing cytology slides were also expected duties
- Additionally, assisted in handling, monitoring, and preparing animals for examinations, x-rays, and surgeries.
Fishing Associate/Cashier
Gander Mountain
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Duties included stocking shelves, ringing customers, taking phone calls, recommending products, and carrying out returns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Animal Physiology
Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ithaca, NY08.2021
Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors -
Saranac High School
Saranac, New York06.2017
Skills
- Route Navigation
- Outdoor Survival Skills
- Time Management
- Group Oversight
- Client Relationship Management
- Horse handling
- Western-style riding
- Regulatory Compliance Adherence
- Logistical operations
- Social Media
- Training and mentoring
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
CPR/AED & First Aid Certified, American Red Cross, 05/21/2024
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Guide
Alpine Fishing Adventures
12.2023 - Current
Fly Fishing Guide
Breckenridge Outfitters
06.2023 - Current
Guide/ Wrangler
Flat Tops Wilderness Guides
09.2022 - Current
Brand Ambassador
American Eagle
06.2021 - 09.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Plattsburgh Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 01.2021
Raft Guide
Ausable Chasm
07.2019 - 09.2022
Cornell Outdoor Education Instructor
Cornell University
08.2018 - 05.2021
Fishing Associate/Cashier
Gander Mountain
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences, Animal Physiology
Cornell University, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Advanced Regents Diploma with Honors -
Saranac High School
CPR/AED & First Aid Certified, American Red Cross, 05/21/2024
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