Jesse Peters
Jasper,AB
Summary
Enthusiastic tour guide with passion for cultivating unforgettable travel experiences. Excellent historical knowledge of Jasper National Park with excellent organizational and public speaking skills. Skilled storyteller favored by guests for talent to weave stories and history of sites and venues into entertaining monologue. Able to withstand arduous tasks requiring heavy lifting working in extreme temperatures.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Whitewater Rafting Guide
Maligne Rafting Adventures
05.2021 - Current
- Provided clients with safe trips through class II and III rapids while providing interpretive information about Jasper National Park
- Cleaning and organizing client gear, cleaning work vehicles, maintaining boat equipment
- Providing first aid as needed
- Built personal relationships with guests to promote positive experiences.
- Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
- Maintained accurate records of tour members and managed customer paperwork for organizational maintenance.
- Guided groups of up to 24 people on scheduled tours
- Inspected tour sites for potential hazards and arranged for repairs when needed
Line Cook
Jasper Brewing Company
01.2022 - Current
- Worked with deep fryers and making setups for burgers and sandwiches
- Supported full line when backups or cleanups are required while ensuring all prep work and portioning is getting finished
- Closing duties including stocking line and flipping containers, assuring all surfaces have been scrubbed and cleaned and assisting fellow co-workers as needed
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
Lift Operator
Marmot Basin
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Greeting guests with loading and unloading chairlift
- Digging and chipping ice on ramps to maintain function and appearance
- Assisting beginners on their skis or snowboards
- Helping maintenance with tasks as required
- Moving and setting up fences and gates
- Provided physical assistance to guests as required.
- Maintained lift mazes, ramps and signs.
- Trained new recreation attendants on safety procedures and customer service tactics.
- Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures
Lift Operator
Nakiska Ski Area
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Operating both detachable and fixed grip chairlifts, and carpets
- Frequently maintained ramps at lift stations, shoveled snow and removed ice as needed
- Assisting maintenance with daily safety checks such as stopping distances and break checks
- Provide assistance to customers as needed, and ensure orderly flow of people within lift lines
- Enforcing COVID-19 measures as needed (distancing in line-ups, wearing masks)
Lift Operator
Canyon Ski Area
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Operating fixed grip chairlifts, carpets, and T-bars
- Grooming ramps, shoveling snow, and ensuring cleanliness of work stations
- Built and established positive relationships with patrons, team members and supervisors.
- Assisting Ski Patrol as needed
- Provided physical assistance to guests as required.
- Performed pre-operation inspections and post-operation shutdown procedures.
Education
Wilderness First Responder
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
Canmore, AB05.2022
AST 1
Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
Jasper, AB12.2021
Emergency Medical Responder
NAIT
Edmonton, AB12.2017
Skills
- Time Management
- Safety Management
- Daily Logs
- Emergency Situations
- Snow Shaping
- Rider Support
- Weather Tracking
- Conflict Resolution
Timeline
Line Cook
Jasper Brewing Company
01.2022 - Current
Lift Operator
Marmot Basin
11.2021 - 04.2022
Whitewater Rafting Guide
Maligne Rafting Adventures
05.2021 - Current
Lift Operator
Nakiska Ski Area
10.2020 - 04.2021
Lift Operator
Canyon Ski Area
10.2019 - 03.2020
Wilderness First Responder
Rocky Mountain Adventure Medicine
AST 1
Rockaboo Mountain Adventures
Emergency Medical Responder
NAIT
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