Daniel Martin-Nieto
Nelson,BC
Summary
Experienced Senior Adventure Guide specializing in leading and organizing outdoor tours. Well-versed in providing expert guidance, ensuring guest safety, and delivering exceptional tours in diverse outdoor settings. Skilled in risk management, guest relations, wilderness education, and passionate about sharing the love for the outdoors with others. Dedicated to environmental stewardship.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Custodian Supervisor
SilverStar Mountain Resort
Vernon , British Columbia
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Supervising and training the custodian team, scheduling, budgeting.
Assistant Coach
Trail Ninja and The North Okanagan Cycling Society
Vernon, BC
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Coaching and Guiding a youth program 2022 and 2023 seasons.
- Conducted practice sessions and provided instruction to riders on technique, strategy, and performance.
Founder and Technical Director
Banff Hiking Guides
Banff, AB
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Oversaw all aspects of operations including product development, marketing, sales, customer service and finance.
- Built relationships with key stakeholders in industry associations to promote brand visibility.
- Led guided tours and informational talks for large groups to showcase attractions and highlights.
- Developing tour programming to enhance guest experience.
Resort Activities - Guide
Fairmont Banff Spring
Banff, AB
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Led guided Snowshoe, Hiking and biking tours and informational talks for large groups to showcase attractions and highlights at the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
- Created tour programs with focus on providing positive guest experiences.
Supervisor of Educational Services
The Lake Louise Ski Resort
Banff, AB
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Supervised and training the Educational services team in daily operations.
- Led guided tours and informational talks for large groups to showcase attractions and highlights of the Canadian Rocky mountains.
Sports Event Coordinator
Sport Club "Diosas Surferas"
Spain
10.2005 - 05.2011
- Coordinated with media personnel such as photographers and videographers for capturing important moments during the event.
- Assisted guests throughout the duration of an event by providing directions or answering questions about available amenities.
- Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
Education
Emergency Medical Responder - License - First Responder - Health Care
Canadian Red Cross
BC01-2023
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association & Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians - Rope Access Technician
Pacific Ropes
Vancouver, BC01-2023
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor - Outdoor Recreation
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association
Whistler, BC01-2022
Club Assistant Coach - Outdoor Recreation
Coaching Association of Canada
Vernon, BC01-2022
Assistant Hiking Guide - Outdoors Recreation
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
Canmore, AB01-2018
X-Country Ski Instructor - Outdoor Recreation
Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors
Canmore, AB01-2018
Interpreter Hiking Guide - Outdoor Recreation
Interpretive Guides Association
Canmore, AB01-2016
Climbing Gym Instructor - Outdoors Recreation
Thompson River University
Kamloops, BC01-2015
Diploma in Snow Sports, Snowboard - Outdoors Recreation
ETEVA
Spain01-2006
Skills
- Budget Management
- Employee Coaching
- Supervision and leadership
- Analytical Thinking
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Fluent in Spanish
- Troubleshooting
- Team building
- Organization
- Operations Management
- Entrepreneurial And Innovative
- Excellent Communication
- Solution Optimization
Affiliations
- World travelers
- Climbing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Snow sports
- Avid reader and learner
- Meditation
Timeline
Assistant Coach
Trail Ninja and The North Okanagan Cycling Society
04.2022 - 06.2022
Custodian Supervisor
SilverStar Mountain Resort
10.2021 - 10.2023
Resort Activities - Guide
Fairmont Banff Spring
03.2021 - 10.2021
Founder and Technical Director
Banff Hiking Guides
03.2019 - 10.2021
Supervisor of Educational Services
The Lake Louise Ski Resort
09.2017 - 03.2020
Sports Event Coordinator
Sport Club "Diosas Surferas"
10.2005 - 05.2011
Emergency Medical Responder - License - First Responder - Health Care
Canadian Red Cross
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association & Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians - Rope Access Technician
Pacific Ropes
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor - Outdoor Recreation
Professional Mountain Bike Instructor Association
Club Assistant Coach - Outdoor Recreation
Coaching Association of Canada
Assistant Hiking Guide - Outdoors Recreation
Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
X-Country Ski Instructor - Outdoor Recreation
Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors
Interpreter Hiking Guide - Outdoor Recreation
Interpretive Guides Association
Climbing Gym Instructor - Outdoors Recreation
Thompson River University
Diploma in Snow Sports, Snowboard - Outdoors Recreation
ETEVA
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