| 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 | Cara Christofferson |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | Hydrologic Technician |
| Company Name | USGS |
| Type of Reference | Personal 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. |
| Personal Reference Information | |
| Name of person you are referring | Misha Van Eaton |
| Your relationship to this person | Friend, former coworker |
| Key descriptors | Smart, trustworthy, genuine, good with people, respectful, eager to learn from everyone, great with kids |
| How would you rate your experience with this person? | 4-very good |
| Comments regarding your experience with this person (not required) | Misha and I worked together for a year. During that time she led volunteers in the outdoors and was frequently interacting with the public. Personally, Misha has been supportive and interested in learning how to teach. She has been helping me improve my skiing technique. |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with others? | 4-very good |
| Comments regarding handling conflict (not required) | Very level headed. Likely to diffuse a conflict. Misha is very attentive and likely to notice potential conflict before it arises. |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work or studies | 4-very good |
| Comments about dedication or engagement (not required) | Misha pours high amounts of effort into all of her endeavors both recreational and professional. |
| Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required) | Misha is always pushing herself but at the same time checking her ego and is respectful and supportive of people of all abilities. |
| What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses? | Strengths are Misha’s genuine friendly demeanor even during hard uncomfortable days climbing, skiing, or whatever the endeavor. Despite Mishas willingness to keep a great attitude during “sufferfest” type 2 fun, she also knows when to prioritize safety and comfort of the party members and is frequently checking in with people to make sure everyone is doing okay. |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | Misha has a ton of experience organizing people in the outdoors both professionally and recreationally. She creates a safe environment for beginners that can sometimes be hard to find. On Mishas team you can expect clear direction, goals, and safety considerations. I think Misha would be a great instructor. |