Matthew Blair is seeking a new opportunity where he can utilize his 15 years of experience in the ski and snowboard industry, including roles as an instructor, assistant ski school director, terrain park manager, and Burton Academy supervisor. He has a degree in Tourism and Hospitality and Small Business and 7 years of experience as an Operations Manager for a landscaping company. Blair believes his skills, experience, and positive attitude would help any business succeed and enjoys both independent and team work.

1. Matthew Blair
R E N O , N V
blairdowg81@gmail.com
May, 7 2016
To whom it may be concerned:
I am a winter sports enthusiast from Jackson Hole, WY. I have a degree in
Tourism and Hospitality and Small Business from Black Hills State University in
South Dakota.
I moved to the Reno/Tahoe area seven years ago. I have seven years’
experience as an Operations Manager for a 50 employee landscaping company
in Truckee CA. I have three years of experience as a Manager of a casino, hotel,
restaurant, bar and retail establishment. I have been in the ski and snowboard
industry for fifteen years as an instructor, assistant ski school director, terrain
park manager, ski school snow surfaces/set up and tear down supervisor,
assistant Burton Academy supervisor, and finally the Burton Academy
supervisor.
All of my working history has given me great familiarity in customer and
employee relations, and aid in handling stressful situations. Moreover, I can
optimize customer and employee satisfaction and create enjoyable environments
and experiences.
Over the last year and a half I have had the opportunity to become
involved with a leadership development company that teaches success principles
in both personal and professional aspects of life. Through this program I have
learned and helped others with become more effective, efficient and reaching the
full potential in all areas of life. This is a mindset that I take into every situation
and know that it is a solid foundation of success.
I believe that my skills, experience and overall positive attitude would
contribute to the day-to-day success in any business venture. I pride myself on
working independently and as part of a team. I take great pride in my work and
the work of people around me.
Sincerely,
MatthewBlair
Matthew Blair

3. R E N O , N V 8 9 5 0 2 .
blairdowg81@gmail.com
M AT T HE W B LAI R
OBJECTIVE
To be an impactful part of a team that makes peoples life experiences as
positive and memorable as possible. I am a reliable, accountable, and
hard working person who has no problem going the extra mile. I also
take great pride in my work and have high expectation of myself.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Rock & Rose Inc Landscape Operations Manager - summer 2009 - summer 2016
Fleet Manager
 Make sure all the vehicles are
o in safe working condition
o scheduled for repairs if necessary
o licensed
o registered
Purchasing
 In charge of purchasing/order and product research
o tools
o materials
o product
o trucks, trailers, equipment
o uniforms
o safety gear and equipment
Coordinator
 Coordinate material delivery to and from all jobs
 Equipment delivery between job sites and the yard
 Designate employees to appropriate jobs
Marketing
 Set up and run accounts with Facebook, Yelp, and Instagram
 Create and assist with promotions and advertisements
Safety officer
 Research appropriate safety topics
 Perform safety meetings and training on a weekly basis
 Ensure compliance with OSHA
Employee Events coordinator
 Organize involvement with chamber of commerce mixers
 Bi monthly BBQs
 End of season party

4. Winter December 4th, 2009 –2013NorthStar at Tahoe
Burton Academy supervisor, assistant 2010-2013
 Scheduled 50 instructors
 Coordinate lesson sales on a real time basis with ticket sales
and lesson sales desk
 Communicate terrain needs to groomers
 Snow removal
 Set up and take down
Snowboard instructor, Set up and Lesson Supervisor
 Instructor
 Teach and provide a safe learning environment to
students
 Lesson supervisor
 Assign lessons to instructors
 Set up supervisor
 Oversee a crew of 6 people setting up signs and fences
before lessons start
 Set up fences
November 2002 –March 2009 Terry Peak winter sports area in Lead, SD
Snowboard instructor and Assistant terrain park Manager
 Assistant terrain park and ski school Manager 2008-2009
season
 Assign group and private lessons
 Teach and provide a safe learning environment to students
 Aid the rental shop in finding the customer proper size boots,
skis, poles, and snowboard
 Maintain terrain park
 Help in setting features in the park for good flow through the
terrain park
 Setup events such as rail jams, park and pipe competitions
 Perform snowboard clinics for other instructors
 Earned my level II snowboard instructor
Ole Olson Security Rapid City SD August 2008- March 2009
Security
 Check Ids
 Crowed control
 Diffuse fights and other confrontations
 Worked events at the Sturgis rally and “Kool deadwood
nights” ™

5. Silverado-Franklin gamming complex January 15th, 2005 - August 4th, 2008
Deadwood SD
Floor Supervisor
 Overseeing the operations of the complex (casino, hotel, restaurant,
and bars)
 Overseeing
 Performing slot machine, installation, and placement
 Three cashier cages that held an average of $50,000
each as well as a main vault that held $70,000. Taking
credit cards, checks, exchanging chips, foreign money,
and finding any cashier discrepancies upon checking
out.
 Opening and closing of three bars each having a
bartender and at least three cocktail servers.
 Three blackjack pits with eight tables, a pit boss, and
ten dealers, dealing with customer and dealer disputes.
 A poker room with the five poker tables with food
and a bar.
 Checking and performing surveillance reviews for the
restaurant, casino, and hotel
 The players center, making changes to the players
accounts, taking care of VIP customers, making
players cards, selling merchandise, and giving point
redemption gifts
 Changing drop boxes in three blackjack pits and the
poker room
 Performing soft count for all of the black jack pits
totaling around $90,000
 Assisting in end of month drops for the entire casino,
reading meters, pulling cash boxes and resetting
machines.
 Aiding in hotel front desk, performing check-ins,
check-outs, making reservations over the phone and
walk-ins, room service, setting up continental
breakfast, valet cars, greeting busses, handling
luggage, responding to noise complaints.
 Maintenance including a complete bed renovation,
instillation of A/C units, making room keys, and
cleaning rooms.
 Most of all customer service

6. EDUCATION
Black Hills State University Spearfish, SD 2000- 2009
 Bachelor’s Degree
 Small Business Management
 Tourism and Hospitality
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Mountain biking, hiking, swimming, camping, snow sports and anything
with my children
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACCREDATIONS
 Member of American Association of Snowboarding Instructors
(AASI) current with level III and Divisional Trainer
Accreditation (DTA)
 Tobacco Alcohol Management (TAM)
 NAJA Shrine, Master Masons
 Support license for gamming in South Dakota
REFERENCES
Upon request