Ben Neikirk
Ski Patrol, Training Supervisor at Homewood Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe, California- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Professional working proficiency
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Experience
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Homewood Mountain Resort, Lake Tahoe, California
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ski Patrol, Training Supervisor
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Dec 2021 - Present
Perform daily safety checks on all terrain and maintain boundary areasTrain up to 12 new patrollers getting them familiar with local first aid protocols, toboggan handling, and terrain knowledgeMitigate avalanche danger using explosives or other tactics to ensure customer safetyDirect guests daily to suitable terrain or other landmarks2020-2021 Season: responded to the most incident calls on the team (25)
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Ski Patrol
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Nov 2019 - Present
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Ski Butlers
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United States
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Equipment Rental Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Nov 2018 - Nov 2019
• Oversaw day to day operations of a ski rental delivery shop in the Lake Tahoe area bringing in $509K, an 8.5% revenue increase from the previous season• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, and scheduling 11 employees for the season• Saved the company over $30K in direct labor costs by optimizing efficiency of employees• Planned logistics of delivery routes to ensure optimal efficiency• Served as a liaison between our company and over 20 corporate lodging partnerships
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Ski Technician
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Nov 2017 - Nov 2018
• Delivered legendary ski rental delivery service through prompt service, proper gear fittings, & friendly guest interaction• Maintained quality control by organizing perfect rental equipment, accurate paperwork, and keeping up to date inventory• Held a customer satisfaction score of 100% through 80 surveys and 300 rental groups
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Tahoe Family Solutions
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Incline Village, Nevada
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Backpacking Guide
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Jul 2018 - Aug 2018
-Planned multi-day backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada mountains for middle school students -Taught campers basic skills such as cooking, filtering water, route-finding, and survival skills -Emphasized the importance of connecting with nature and stepping away from phones, computers, and TV's -Incorporated team-building skills through activities and taking people out of their comfort zone -Planned multi-day backpacking trips in the Sierra Nevada mountains for middle school students -Taught campers basic skills such as cooking, filtering water, route-finding, and survival skills -Emphasized the importance of connecting with nature and stepping away from phones, computers, and TV's -Incorporated team-building skills through activities and taking people out of their comfort zone
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Armand's Victory Tap
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Greater Chicago Area
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Lead Bartender
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Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
• Provided outstanding customer service in a gourmet Italian restaurant in downtown Chicago • Utilized knowledge of mixed drinks, wine, and craft beers to serve customers’ tastes • Assisted in the creation of a cocktail menu inspired by elements of the cuisine and local history • Perfected skills in communication, problem solving, and organization • Ordered product based on trends and popularity, received orders and recorded stock • Tracked sales using POS system and reported inventory on a weekly basis
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Shoreline Sightseeing
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Bartender
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May 2016 - Sep 2016
• Greeted customers from around the world with enthusiasm on Chicago's most popular boat tour • Served beer, wine, cocktails, and other beverages • Provided information about tour stops and gave directions to various landmarks around the city • Managed inventory duties and recorded sales on a daily basis • Executed maritime safety checks and routine drills to ensure customer safety and enjoyment • Greeted customers from around the world with enthusiasm on Chicago's most popular boat tour • Served beer, wine, cocktails, and other beverages • Provided information about tour stops and gave directions to various landmarks around the city • Managed inventory duties and recorded sales on a daily basis • Executed maritime safety checks and routine drills to ensure customer safety and enjoyment
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Mandler Properties, LLC
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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Real Estate Investor
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Apr 2014 - May 2016
• Our investment team acquired properties for remodeling to either sell or rent to qualified tenants • Evaluated over 50 homes based on local market conditions • Oversaw remodeling projects and acted as a general contractor to prepare rehab projects for soonest sale meeting closing deadlines • Managed bookkeeping paperwork, financial records, and legal documents • Our investment team acquired properties for remodeling to either sell or rent to qualified tenants • Evaluated over 50 homes based on local market conditions • Oversaw remodeling projects and acted as a general contractor to prepare rehab projects for soonest sale meeting closing deadlines • Managed bookkeeping paperwork, financial records, and legal documents
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Elon University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Group Exercise Instructor
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
• Lead daily 1-hour fitness classes for over 600 student and faculty participants • Structured class plans around cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and mind/body balance • Increased male participation in classes by 80% during first 2 months of employment • Created 5 new exercise classes, promoting new styles and trends in the fitness industry • Participated in the hiring & interview process for over 3,500 student applicants each semester • Lead daily 1-hour fitness classes for over 600 student and faculty participants • Structured class plans around cardiovascular endurance, strength training, and mind/body balance • Increased male participation in classes by 80% during first 2 months of employment • Created 5 new exercise classes, promoting new styles and trends in the fitness industry • Participated in the hiring & interview process for over 3,500 student applicants each semester
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Arbor Day Foundation
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Micro-Finance & Sustainability Consultant
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Dec 2015 - Feb 2016
• Created micro-lending services that provided lower interest rate loans and an incentivized loan system to working class coffee farmers cut off from traditional financial institutions • Translated and educated the farmers in Northeastern Peru about the benefits of sustainable farming and the micro-finance program we offered • Pioneered a program that reduced deforestation and the expansion of coffee bean farming by providing education and fundamental tools to increase productivity in farmland
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LST Properties LLC
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Louisville, Kentucky Area
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Marketing Intern
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May 2015 - Aug 2015
• Created marketing content and social media strategies for a real estate investment firm • Effectively researched comparable properties for acquisition • Assessed renovation costs for over 50 potential investment properties • Formed a complete business plan for a storage unit facility and moving service • Created marketing content and social media strategies for a real estate investment firm • Effectively researched comparable properties for acquisition • Assessed renovation costs for over 50 potential investment properties • Formed a complete business plan for a storage unit facility and moving service
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UBS
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Switzerland
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Finance Intern
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Assisted in the handling of 10 investment accounts and personal retirement planning accounts • Communicated directly with clients by phone or email • Compiled and organized historical financial data • Input client information into portfolio management software and Excel • Performed general office tasks for multiple partners and investment groups • Familiarized myself with finance, investment strategy, and stock analysis • Assisted in the handling of 10 investment accounts and personal retirement planning accounts • Communicated directly with clients by phone or email • Compiled and organized historical financial data • Input client information into portfolio management software and Excel • Performed general office tasks for multiple partners and investment groups • Familiarized myself with finance, investment strategy, and stock analysis
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Audubon Country Club
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Louisville, Kentucky Area
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Swim Coach
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May 2013 - Aug 2013
• Coached a country club swim team for kids age 4-18 • Coordinated constructive practice plans for various skill levels and age groups • Motivated kids to think with a team mindset • Taught private swim lessons for more individualized learning • Coached a country club swim team for kids age 4-18 • Coordinated constructive practice plans for various skill levels and age groups • Motivated kids to think with a team mindset • Taught private swim lessons for more individualized learning
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Education
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Elon University - Martha and Spencer Love School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, International Business, Spanish -
Saint Xavier High School- Louisville, KY
High School -
Unitek
Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)