| HTML Block | Thank you for taking a few minutes to complete a reference for the person who has applied with us at the Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon Ski & Snowboard School. We value your comments regarding this applicant. |
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| Reference Provider Information | |
| Your Name | Rachael Grasso |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | Instruction Supervisor |
| Company Name | Mt. Baker Ski Area |
| Type of Reference | Employment Reference |
| Work Related - Reference Check Information | Thank you for including the person's name and answering these questions about your experience working with this person. |
| Name of employee | Matthew Padua |
| What was the person’s title and/or job duties? | Ski Instructor - taught beginner group lessons to all ages and youth multi-week programs |
| What are/were the dates this person worked for your company? | 2024-25 Season (November - April) |
| Reason for leaving employment | Layoff - Seasonal or otherwise |
| Is this person eligible for rehire? | Yes |
| Key descriptors | reliable, excited about skiing and teaching |
| How would you rate your experience working with this person? | 5-excellent |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers? | 0-Not Applicable/No Answer |
| Comments regarding handling conflict (not required) | Did not observe Matthew handling conflict with employees or customers |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work | 5-excellent |
| Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance at work | 5-excellent |
| What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses? | As a first year ski instructor, Matthew was dependable, excited to learn, and a great addition to our team. If he didn't move away, we'd hire him back for another season! |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | In addition to ski instructing, Matthew also instructed for Mt. Baker Snow School. He challenged himself by teaching the Snow Water Equivalency station and helped middle school students calculate the quantity of water in the snowpack using probes and SWE tubes! |
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