Reid West

Industrious worker who learns new skills quickly and thrives in a busy environment. Highly personable with excellent communication skills. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in all aspects. Bilingual English and French.

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Junior Bike Mechanic/Shop Manager | Bikes for All            Feb 2022- Dec 2022

• Acted as customer relations representative in store, online and over the phone to answer general inquiries, complaints and purchases.
• Performed bicycle repair.
• Completed daily domestic and international shipping/receiving tasks.
• Processed  financial transactions utilizing POS systems.

Semi-Professional Photographer | Reid West Jul 2015- Present

• Specializing in portraits, weddings, and action sports.
• Multitasking photography equipment and posing up to 20 persons at a time.
• Working within time constraints 

Wildland Firefighter | British Columbia and Alberta Wildfire Services Apr 2016- Nov 2021

• Performed fire suppression activities for up to 21 days in a row working anywhere from 12 to 36 hour shifts. 
• Safely managed crews of up to 20 persons to complete time sensitive tasks under high stress situations.
• Acted as crew medic while holding OFA 3 certification, performing medical evacuations and tending to minor injuries.
• Utilized hand and power tools such as chainsaws, brush saws, pulaskis, drip torches and water pumps to prevent the spread of wildfire.
• Intensely managed the use of multimillion dollar aircraft, heavy equipment and drones. 

Ski Instructor | Fernie Winter Snow School Dec 2020- May 2021

• Conducted ski lessons from basic to advanced levels among groups of up to 8 skiers at a time.
• Created and adapted lesson plans based on individual client needs.
• Tended to the physical and emotional well being of children during challenging situations. 
• Formed a strong client base resulting in families visiting for the purpose of having their children take lessons with me. 

Marine Painter/Assistant Marine Mechanic| Elite Boat Builders, New Zealand   Oct 2017- Feb 2018

• MIxed paint, epoxys and fillers to exact specifications before applying to Multi million dollar projects.
• Ensured quality control of the work being done.
• Communicating directly with the clients in a professional manner to ensure exact specifications are being met during the fabrication process.

Adaptive Education Assistant| Grande Prairie Public School District Dec 2016-Apr 2017

• Instructed students with special needs outdoor adventure skills such as knot tying, tent set up, food storage, fire and bear safety.
• Independently supervised  classes of up to 18 students in an outdoor setting. 
• Aided in general trip planning and student preparation while white water rafting, canoeing and hiking. 

Personal Assistant| Edwards Big & Tall, Dress & Workwear        Apr 2016-Mar 2017

• Handled rush deliveries of time sensitive goods to wedding venues, seamstresses and worksites.
• Steamed, folded and stocked high end apparel on the showroom floor.
• Completed organization of 3 neglected warehouse locations resulting in increased ease of stock transportation and sales of old stock.

EDUCATION

Natural Resources Environmental Technologies | College of New Caledonia 

• 2-year diploma creating a deep understanding of Forestry and natural resource management. Eligible to register as a professional forest technologist in training.