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| Reference Provider Information | |
| Your Name | Ashley McEwan |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | Director Calleva River School |
| Company Name | Calleva |
| 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 | Graham Bendickson |
| What was the person’s title and/or job duties? | Instructor - Graham served as an instructor at Calleva River School teaching adults and children whitewater kayaking. He is an ACA instructor and instructor trainer. Graham also served as instructor at our camp, leading whitewater kayaking but also other outdoor sports and skills. |
| What are/were the dates this person worked for your company? | Nov 2020 - present, seasonal |
| Reason for leaving employment | Still employed |
| Is this person eligible for rehire? | Yes |
| Key descriptors | Graham is incredibly enthusiastic and eager to take on new responsibilities. He is open to feedback and able to relate to people who have different backgrounds. His outgoingness is the first thing that strikes you when you meet him but Graham is also capable of listening and thinking deeply about his role as an outdoor leader. |
| How would you rate your experience working with this person? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required) | I have really grown to trust and rely on Graham as a responsible and active outdoor leader. He is constantly seeking new experiences and opportunities which had lead to a depth of character that I have seen grow over the last few years that I have known him. |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers? | 4-very good |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work | 4-very good |
| Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required) | Graham is dependable and reliable. He will be at work and prepared when he is scheduled. He usually has a lot of options about where he will end up next which is why I gave him a 4. |
| Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance at work | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required) | Graham seeks out feedback and is always looking to make connections and continues to seek out new certifications. |
| What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses? | I think Graham comes from a very privileged background. He has worked in various capacities to share his outdoor knowledge and experience with others. Graham is outgoing and assertive but is open to allowing space for those who are quieter and less likely to jump into leadership roles. |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | Graham would be an excellent hire. |
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