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Kris Wood

Bozeman

Summary

Dynamic Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor with extensive experience at Big Sky Ski Resort, excelling in guest-centered service and safety management. Proven ability to develop customized lesson plans and foster strong relationships, enhancing the learning experience for diverse skill levels. Committed to ongoing professional development and teamwork in high-pressure environments.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Big Sky Ski Resort
Big Sky
11.2025 - Current

Assisted in setup and takedown of ski school meeting areas.
Greeted guests upon arrival to enhance lesson experiences.
Built relationships with individuals to assess motivations and expectations.
Developed customized lesson plans to align with guest objectives.
Pursued ongoing professional and personal development in skiing and snowboarding.
Collaborated safely and efficiently with coworkers during operations.

Sales Associate

Torpedo7
06.2025 - 11.2025

Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of store equipment and gear to support customer requirements.
Sized ski and snowboard boots correctly to enhance customer experience.
Greeted customers promptly and upheld cleanliness of sales floor and merchandise display.
Organized inventory systematically to ensure precise tracking.

Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Alyeska Ski Resort
11.2024 - 05.2025

Greets guests and personally develop relationships with individuals to understand motivations to meet their expectations of lessons. Teach a wide variety of lessons, ranging from private individual lessons, group lessons, school groups, and others all ranging with different abilities from beginner to advanced. Demonstrates proper group management and safety management to keep individuals safe and have an environment that is conducive to learning. Works directly along side coworkers in an efficient manner to give individuals the best experience possible. Regularly participate in trainings to grow my knowledge and proficiency with my riding and instructing.

Beertender

Vicious Cycle Brewing
10.2023 - 10.2024

Greeted customers as soon as they walk in the door with a happy and inviting attitude. Fully trained on opening and closing the bar, including counting the cash door, prepping the seating area, operating the POS system, and more. Gained and continued to grow an extensive knowledge on beer as to give proper recommendations and answer any questions that a customer may have. Worked along side with the owners to set up and tear down any events that the brewery put on.

Roasting Barista

The Perk
08.2022 - 09.2024

Fully trained on how to either open or close a register. Started each shift with dialing in the espresso shot so that each drink would be of the highest quality. Regularly cleaned the entire counter, machines, and space behind and in front of the bar. Continually grew knowledge of coffee and how to properly prepare drinks so that I could give proper recommendations to any customers. Greeted customers with an inviting attitude to create a pleasant atmosphere. Able to multitask when the bar was busy, as to manage the crowd well and still serve high quality drinks.

Certified Snowboard Instructor

Winter Park Ski Resort
11.2023 - 05.2024

Greeted each individual that approached the ski school area. Through individualized conversation and excellent intrapersonal skills, would determine what level and where the individual should go. Created individual lessons to accommodate every persons' needs and motivations. Gave personal and relevant feedback as to grow the capabilities of each participant.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Mass Media

Washburn University
12-2020

Donnek Custom Snowboards Ambassador

PSAI/AASI

Skills

  • Safety management
  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability
  • Guest-centered service

Timeline

Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Big Sky Ski Resort
11.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Torpedo7
06.2025 - 11.2025

Certified Ski and Snowboard Instructor

Alyeska Ski Resort
11.2024 - 05.2025

Certified Snowboard Instructor

Winter Park Ski Resort
11.2023 - 05.2024

Beertender

Vicious Cycle Brewing
10.2023 - 10.2024

Roasting Barista

The Perk
08.2022 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Mass Media

Washburn University

Donnek Custom Snowboards Ambassador

PSAI/AASI
Kris Wood