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Your NameMonica Cole
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Your TitleOperations Manager
Company NameDeer Hill Expeditions
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Name of employeeMonica Cole
What was the person’s title and/or job duties?Outdoor Education Internship. Monica worked for us this spring as a part of our intern crew, was responsible packing gear and food for expedition style rafting programs, maintained gear, helped with vehicle repairs, transportation of students, basically holding the behind-the-scenes logistical support side of our programming.
What are/were the dates this person worked for your company?March 15 - May 25
Reason for leaving employmentLayoff - Seasonal or otherwise
Is this person eligible for rehire?Yes
Key descriptorsReliable, calm under pressure, quick-learner, smart and a great sense of humor - can be a little reserved at first, but once they warm up they are super personable and make connections with co-workers and clients quickly.
How would you rate your experience working with this person?5-excellent
Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required)

Monica is amazing! Super fun to work with, reliable, capable of managing all sorts of different situations, and I'm excited to see her following her passion of getting kids outdoors!

Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers?4-very good
Comments regarding handling conflict (not required)

I didn't get to see her manage much conflict with clients, but as far as with her co-workers, she was solid. Has a lot of patience, and can maintain calm even when her peers are frustrating her, and she's getting better at advocating for her own needs and addressing conflict before resentment sets in. If your workplace has a healthy culture and give her opportunities to express her needs and feel seen/heard, she will absolutely thrive.

Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work4-very good
Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required)

Solid. Monica has a pretty laidback demeanor - but handles herself professionally, is invested in her own growth, and has high standards for her work, especially when she feels valued by her organization, and aligned with the works she's doing.

Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance at work4-very good
Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required)

See above answer.

What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses?

Calm, steady, patient, funny.

Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe?

Nope. Hire her. I hope this reference didn't come in too late, I've been out of town on vacation for the past couple weeks, but I can't recommend Monica more highly - she would be an awesome ski/ride instructor!

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