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Reference Provider Information
Your NameCaitlin Chenoweth
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Your TitleNeighbor
Company NameAlaska Airlines: Pilot
Type of ReferencePersonal Reference
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Personal Reference Information
Name of person you are referringDane Schwarz
Your relationship to this personNeighbor, Family friend
Key descriptorsflexible, friendly, dependable, kind, excellent interpersonal skills
How would you rate your experience with this person?5-excellent
Comments regarding your experience with this person (not required)

Dane is dependable and flexible. He also has a strong skill set of being relatable with kids and adults. Dane is approachable and very easy to talk to. He also is a really good teacher and leader when it comes to his peers and kids younger than him. Not only is Dane very athletic, but he is patient and I have seen him be able to teach others including children and adults how to ski and do other sports. Dane is extremely patient and an excellent listener.

Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with others?5-excellent
Comments regarding handling conflict (not required)

Dane handles criticism well and has the ability to manage conflict. I have personally seen him diffuse a situation between my two younger daughters. I admire his patience and ability to problem solve.

Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work or studies5-excellent
Comments about dedication or engagement (not required)

Through the years I have seen Dane excel academically and athletically. He is dedicated and has a strong work ethic. He also is an adaptable person in all kinds of weather. Some of my most fun days on skis have been with Dane, in some very challenging weather conditions. He always has a great attitude and a smile on his face.

Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance5-excellent
Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required)

Dane takes criticism well. He is extremely coachable and approachable. Personally, I have seen him take criticism and apply it to what he is doing on a bike, on skis, and surfing. He is coachable and keeps a positive attitude. He definitely is willing to improve in any area and has strong self awareness.

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

Strengths: personable, approachable, dependable, an excellent teacher.

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

I have had the pleasure of watching Dane grow up as our friend and neighbor. He really would
be an asset to any team! He is an excellent teacher, athletic, and has strong self awareness. He has the ability to get along with anyone but will speak up when it is needed. He has the ability to be a leader while going with the flow. I know he would be a large asset to any department at Mount Hood Meadows.