| 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 | Kenzi Merrill-Olsson |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | Expeditions Manager |
| Company Name | Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center |
| 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 | Ellie Yamamoto |
| What was the person’s title and/or job duties? | Outdoor School Instructor & Expeditions Guide |
| What are/were the dates this person worked for your company? | March 2024-Current |
| Reason for leaving employment | Still employed |
| Is this person eligible for rehire? | Yes |
| Key descriptors | Very motivated, outgoing, inquisitive, hard-working, funny |
| How would you rate your experience working with this person? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required) | Ellie is an excellent guide and employee. She quickly took to the job even though it was a huge change from her past work at a biotech company. She came into the job with a lot of outdoors experience, but not much youth engagement experience and I found her to be one of our strongest guides by the end of the season. |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding handling conflict (not required) | Direct and professional and easy to get along with. |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work | 5-excellent |
| Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required) | She is a rockstar. Always taking stuff on without being asked and eager to make systems better. |
| 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? | Ellie is an so organized, fun, and hard working. I sometimes want Ellie to take a backseat and let others step in so she can catch a break. |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | No, she really is great to work with and would excel in any role. She is really great with kids too. |
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