Chad Edwards
Whitefish
Summary
Efficient and customer-focused professional with a track record of adapting quickly to new environments and thriving under pressure. Dedicated team player consistently exceeding expectations. Seeking a challenging position to leverage skills and experience for organizational success.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Ski Lift Mechanic
Whitefish Mountain Resort
04.2024 - Current
- Installed new lifts as needed, following detailed blueprints and guidelines to guarantee proper function from day one.
- Enhanced guest experience with timely and efficient ski lift repairs during peak seasons.
- Increased efficiency of repair processes by organizing tools and equipment for easy access during maintenance tasks.
- Upgraded existing ski lifts with modern components when appropriate, enhancing reliability and guest satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with a team of mechanics to complete major ski lift overhauls, increasing the lifespan of equipment.
- Coordinated with electrical technicians to address any wiring or control system issues that arose during operation or maintenance tasks.
- Improved ski lift safety by conducting thorough inspections and routine maintenance.
Lift Operations Supervisor
Whitefish Mountain Resort
11.2019 - 04.2024
- Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, identifying areas for improvement and setting development goals accordingly.
- Enhanced team productivity by providing ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to staff members.
- Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns promptly.
Manager
Whitefish RV Park
05.2018 - 10.2019
- Park manager, overseeing all aspects of park operations, from reservations, to utility maintenance, book keeping, product ordering, employee scheduling, employee training, and payroll
- Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change
- Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency
- Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes
- Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems
Associate
Whitefish Quilts
04.2017 - 05.2018
- Store associate responsible for both quilt and gift related sales
- Responsible for receiving and inventorying products, then ordering based on the previous years sales
- Plan and prepare advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with customers and company owners
- Confer with clients to provide technical advice
Assistant Manager
Pin & Cue
08.2015 - 04.2017
- Assistant Manager responsible for overseeing bowling alley, bar and casino, and restaurant operations
- Training of employees to company standards
- Overseeing the completion of league events in accordance with PBA guidelines
- Inventory, and ordering of beer, wine, liquor, and bowling products
- Collecting and recording all cash associated with casino, and Montana state lottery
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures
- Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program
- Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports
Pizza, and Pantry Chef
Latitude48 Bistro
09.2013 - 03.2015
- Responsible for ensuring a great dining experience for customers wanting a great Mediterranean style pizza and desert
- Inspect and clean food preparation areas, such as equipment and work surfaces, or serving areas to ensure safe and sanitary food-handling practices
- Ensure food is stored and cooked at correct temperature by regulating temperature of ovens, broilers, grills, and roasters
- Turn or stir foods to ensure even cooking
- Season and cook food according to recipes or personal judgment and experience
- Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients according to recipes or personal judgment, using various kitchen utensils and equipment
- Portion, arrange, and garnish food, and serve food to waiters or patrons
- Observe and test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently, using methods such as tasting, smelling, or piercing them with utensils
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Bend Senior High School
Bend, OR06.2007
Skills
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Cash handling
- Scheduling
- Inventory
- Operations
- Training
- Payroll
- Microsoft Word
- Word
- Inventory Management
- Schedule Management
- Operations Management
- Management
Additional Information
- Skills
- Complex Problem Solving Judgment and Decision Making
- Management of Employees Active Listening
- Reading Comprehension Coordination
- Time Management Math and Cash Handling
Timeline
Ski Lift Mechanic
Whitefish Mountain Resort
04.2024 - Current
Lift Operations Supervisor
Whitefish Mountain Resort
11.2019 - 04.2024
Manager
Whitefish RV Park
05.2018 - 10.2019
Associate
Whitefish Quilts
04.2017 - 05.2018
Assistant Manager
Pin & Cue
08.2015 - 04.2017
Pizza, and Pantry Chef
Latitude48 Bistro
09.2013 - 03.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Bend Senior High School
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