Shae River
Summary
Knowledgeable and passionate in the profession of ski instructing, Never waiving on the quality of lessons regardless of age or skill level. Acute attention to safety and professionalism in high risk environments such as the snowpark, while ensuring good public communication and relationship standards. Proven leader in high-stakes environments achieving significant wildfire containments and improvements on crew safety. Complemented by exceptional physical fitness and determination leveraged to provide the best service every time.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildland Firefighter
BC Government
05.2024 - Current
- Cut and cleared brush and dug trenches to create fire lines using axes, chainsaws or shovels.
- Patrolled burnt areas after fires to locate and eliminate hot spots that could flare or rekindle.
- Enhanced wildfire containment by coordinating and executing strategic fireline construction.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism while interacting with the public during prescribed burns or emergency situations.
- Executed high risk helicopter activities, flying through wildfire air, hover exit.
- practiced effective visual and radio communication within the workforce
- Optimized firefighter performance through active participation in daily physical training sessions designed to maintain endurance levels.
- Improved crew safety through diligent hazard assessment and risk management during incidents.
Ski Instructor
Silver Star Mountain Resort
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Promoted a positive learning environment with clear communication, patience, and encouragement throughout each lesson.
- Enhanced safety awareness among students through comprehensive instruction on equipment use and slope navigation.
- Designed specific lessons catered to customers individual goals and level
- Taught freestyle lessons, involving boxes, rails, and jumps in the snow park
- Educated students on proper skiing etiquette to foster a respectful atmosphere among all slope users.
- Working with young children while ensuring a enjoyable, want to return lesson.
- Provided exceptional customer service both on the mountain and during pre-lesson consultations or follow-up conversations.
Stevedore
Qube
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Extensive involvement with unloading cargo ships including, heavy lifts, automotive removal, and bulk cargo unloading
- Operated forklifts, 2 ton to 32ton
- Operated bulk crane, removing bulk cargo from ships hatches to trucks on the wharf.
- Involvement with complicated lifts, such as extremely heavy, or duel lifts.
- Understanding correct rigging equipment and procedures like tag line operation.
- Maintain the highest level of safety, while bringing any safety concern to attention of managers.
- Managed fatigue management while working 12 hour day and night shifts.
Pizza Shop Manager
Dominos
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Maintained a clean, safe, and inviting store environment for both customers and employees by enforcing proper safety protocols and cleanliness standards.
- Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer/employee inquiries and complaints.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed inventory levels for optimal product availability, resulting in fewer stockouts and increased sales.
- Engaged in training new employees, and keeping everyone up to date on current hospitality standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Perth Waldorf School
Perth, Western Australia12.2021
Skills
- Group Instruction
- Map reading and Navigation
- Safety Management
- Progress Monitoring
- Guest Services
- Physical Fitness and Endurance
- Public Safety communication
- Freestyle skiing
- First Aid Certified
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- OFA level 1
- AST level 1
- CSIA level 2 ski instructor
- CSIA snow park certification
- High risk forklift license
- Open water diving certificate
Hobbies
I am a passionate outdoors person i love camping, hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and surfing. when im outside im engaged, and excited, im passionate about sharing my love for the wilderness with other people. Being able to teach people how to ski is how i fuel that fire while wildfire is my way of protecting the amazing resources of the outdoor world
Timeline
Wildland Firefighter
BC Government
05.2024 - Current
Ski Instructor
Silver Star Mountain Resort
11.2023 - 02.2024
Stevedore
Qube
03.2022 - 02.2023
Pizza Shop Manager
Dominos
01.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Perth Waldorf School
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