Kiefer Thomas

Human Resources Coordinator/J1 Visa Manager at Purgatory Resort
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Durango, Colorado, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Coordinator/J1 Visa Manager
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Durango, Colorado, United States

    • Assistant Store Manager
      • Jun 2020 - Jun 2022

      Telluride, Colorado, United States

    • United States
    • Construction
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Human Resources Clerk
      • Dec 2019 - Jun 2020

      Telluride As an HR Generalist for this small company, the responsibilities therein lies not only with employee relations but also taking service calls, setting up orders, helping with AP, invoicing and very specifically, being the company IT guy with troubleshooting and implementing software. Data entry was also an integral part of working here.

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Grocery Manager
      • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

      Santa Fe, New Mexico Area Assisting in ordering, scheduling and procurement of product for the Grocery Department. Organization of the backroom and conducting quarterly inventories. I handled special orders for customers.

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Truck Driver
      • Apr 2019 - Jun 2019

      OTR Truck Driver OTR Flatbed driver. Responsible for loads ranging from lumber to steel coil to solid copper plates. Loads could range anywhere from 65,000 GVW to 90,000 GVW. Transportation of product to concierge safely while following Federal and State Department of Transportation guidelines.

    • Hospitality
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Night Auditor
      • Apr 2018 - Nov 2018

      Fort Collins, Colorado

    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Assistant Store Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Feb 2018

      Broomfield, Colorado, United States

    • Assistant Grocery Manager
      • May 2015 - Apr 2017

      Estes Park, Colorado This is a busy position in that, I keep regular tabs on the Grocery Department and the employees delegated in this department while working & merchandising myself. In addition, I also keep order on the front end ensuring the highest standard of customer service is achieved while running customers through the check-stands, servicing requests at the customer service desk and closing the store at night.

    • Owner/Lead Guide
      • May 2014 - Jul 2016

      Estes Park There's a saying that goes, "If you love what you do, you'll never work another day in your life." So I finally pulled the plug, did a lot of research, advice gathering and started my own business. I am the owner and lead guide of Alpine Mountaineering. I take clients up to the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Elk Wilderness to teach them safe skills and climbing philosophy. I ensure that their goals are met while visiting Colorado. I also take people out for day trips rock… Show more There's a saying that goes, "If you love what you do, you'll never work another day in your life." So I finally pulled the plug, did a lot of research, advice gathering and started my own business. I am the owner and lead guide of Alpine Mountaineering. I take clients up to the high peaks of Rocky Mountain National Park and the Elk Wilderness to teach them safe skills and climbing philosophy. I ensure that their goals are met while visiting Colorado. I also take people out for day trips rock climbing the local crags, imparting knowledge about climbing and ensuring their trip to Estes Park is amazing and memorial! Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Overnight Auditor/Night Manager/Tours
      • Mar 2013 - Dec 2014

      Estes Park As a Night Auditor, responsibilities are far-reaching. Guest service and satisfaction are always the number 1 priority but in regards to occupational details: checking guests in and out of their rooms, imparting information about the hotel, assisting with luggage and housekeeping calls when necessary, walking the property as security and running financial reports for the hotel; balancing numbers for various departments and making sure daily staff have proper accounts of their financial… Show more As a Night Auditor, responsibilities are far-reaching. Guest service and satisfaction are always the number 1 priority but in regards to occupational details: checking guests in and out of their rooms, imparting information about the hotel, assisting with luggage and housekeeping calls when necessary, walking the property as security and running financial reports for the hotel; balancing numbers for various departments and making sure daily staff have proper accounts of their financial transactions for the prior day. Show less

    • Front Desk Manager
      • May 2013 - Sep 2013

      Estes Park In addition to the regular Front Desk responsibilities which, on occasion I will delegate to co-workers, as a management figure, I ensure that my guests are satisfied while on holiday by taking the extra time to talk with them, often about family and to provide the information they crave, whether that's restaurant info, trails/camping, the area climbs, local valley history or other non-wilderness activities. Left the property early due to the floods that devastated Estes Park and Lyons.

    • Hospitality
      • Mar 2013 - Jul 2013

      Estes Park, Colorado In addition to managing and delegating all aspects involved with the Front Desk of a 150 room hotel, my focus in regards to the hotel is to ensure my guests have a great time while on vacation. I talk to guests at length, provide local restaurant info, area history, trails and climbs in the valley and even taking guests to particular locations (when necessary) in my own vehicle. I try to take the stress out of their stay with us!

    • Front Desk Supervisor
      • May 2008 - May 2010

      Vail, Colorado Supervisor. Opening and closing. Night Audit and security (loss prevention). Handling problems and ensuring guest satisfaction. Conflict resolution was a focus at this establishment. Being a long term local of the Vail Valley, I could intelligently and knowledgably parlay local information to my guests whether it was where to eat, budget, skiing, hiking/climbing or area history.

Education

  • Colorado State University
    Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General
    1991 - 2000
  • Colorado Mountain College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies/ Chemistry
    2001 - 2004
  • University of Colorado Boulder
    Chemistry

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