Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Thru-hiking Completion
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Zachary Carter

Manistee,MI

Summary

Dynamic ski instructor at Crystal Mountain Resort with expertise in group and individual instruction, terrain assessment, and injury prevention. Proven ability to work with animals and organization of tools needed for the work being done. I enjoy spending time and working outside while working with my hands and learning new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Ski Instructor

Crystal Mountain Resort
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Warned patrons of unsafe or hazardous conditions and suggested alternative routes during closures
  • Detailed safety rules and procedures regarding activities to customers and guests.

Assistant Farrier

Bee Quick Horseshoeing
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
  • Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
  • Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
  • Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.

Education

No Degree - Biology

Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI

Certificate of Class Completion - Horseshoeing

Wyoming Horseshoeing School
Cheyenne, WY
03-2022

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Terrain assessment
  • Group instruction
  • Equipment operations
  • Injury prevention
  • Physical fitness
  • Group management
  • Organization
  • Lift safety
  • Time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Critical thinking

Thru-hiking Completion

In 2022 I completed a thru-hike of the appalachian trail hiking over 2200 miles to backpack through the Appalachian Mountains from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. In 2024 I completed a thru-hike from the Mexico border to the Canadian border backpacking through the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain Ranges over 2650 miles.

Timeline

Ski Instructor

Crystal Mountain Resort
11.2024 - 03.2025

Assistant Farrier

Bee Quick Horseshoeing
03.2022 - 07.2022

No Degree - Biology

Ferris State University

Certificate of Class Completion - Horseshoeing

Wyoming Horseshoeing School

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