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Trysten Rissanen

Chilliwack,Canada

Summary

Outdoor adventure professional prepared for dynamic and challenging environments. Expertise in leading rafting tours, implementing safety measures, and enhancing guest experiences. Known for focus on teamwork and adaptability, fostering supportive and results-driven atmosphere. Strong skills in risk management and customer service.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Raft Guide

Chilliwack river rafting
02.2021 - Current

Senior raft guide operating on the chilliwack river. In charge of leading trips both small and large as well as overseeing all other operations on the resort, Just completed my fith full-time season.

Press Brake Operator

GTL. Manufacturing Ltd.
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Operated press brake machinery to produce precision metal components.
  • Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize production workflows and minimize downtime.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain product specifications and reduce defects.
  • Adjusted machine settings based on material type and thickness for precise results.

Railcar unLoader

Central fraser valley transloading
08.2022 - 05.2024

My key role at this company was to unload agricultural products from train cars and load the materials onto semi-trucks. While working this position i also had to operate front-end loaders, skid steers and a bobcats to complete the task at hand.

Production Worker

Marlon Recreational Products Ltd.
10.2021 - 07.2022

Responsible for assembling recreational trailers and loading the finished products onto flat deck trailers.

Metal Fabricator

Tycrop Manufacturing
10.2020 - 01.2021

My role at this company was precision aluminum parts cutting for the assembly of semi trailers. While working here i got hands on experience with overhead cranes and other industrial grade tools to fulfill my duties.

Lifeguard

Cultus Lake Waterpark
07.2020 - 09.2020
  • Lifeguard and water slide attendant

Education

High School Diploma -

Sardis Secondary
Chilliwack, BC
06.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in reading tape measures
  • Construction
  • Accurate parts cutting
  • Certified forklift operator
  • Welding
  • Fabrication
  • Mechanic Experience
  • Machining
  • Blueprint Reading
  • Manufacturing
  • Safe firearm handling (8 years)
  • Mountaineering (10 years)
  • Backpacking (7 years)
  • Hunter (8 years)
  • Rope rescue (6 years)
  • Rock climbing (7 years)
  • Front-end loader (2 years)
  • Scale operator (2 years)
  • Swiftwater rescue
  • Multi-day trip planning
  • Water reading
  • Group management
  • Emergency preparedness
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C july 2025 to july 2028
  • PAL- firearms license February 2022 to December 2027
  • Canadian Railway operator September 2022 to Present
  • BCROA May 2021 to Present Completion of the bc rafting outfitters association course allows me to work as a commercial whitewater raft guide

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Press Brake Operator

GTL. Manufacturing Ltd.
01.2025 - 08.2025

Railcar unLoader

Central fraser valley transloading
08.2022 - 05.2024

Production Worker

Marlon Recreational Products Ltd.
10.2021 - 07.2022

Raft Guide

Chilliwack river rafting
02.2021 - Current

Metal Fabricator

Tycrop Manufacturing
10.2020 - 01.2021

Lifeguard

Cultus Lake Waterpark
07.2020 - 09.2020

High School Diploma -

Sardis Secondary
Trysten Rissanen