| 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 | Phil Russell |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | USCG Captain/Trip leader/raft guide/hunting guide |
| Company Name | Hells Canyon Raft, Sabalo Marine |
| 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 | Jordan Porter |
| What was the person’s title and/or job duties? | Rafting and adventure guide - responsible for group safety, prep and cooking meals, navigating class 3-4 rivers on multi-day trips, setup and breakdown of camp, training new hires |
| What are/were the dates this person worked for your company? | May 2025-September 2026 |
| Reason for leaving employment | Still employed |
| Is this person eligible for rehire? | Yes |
| Key descriptors | Jordan has been incredibly responsible as a leader within our company. He has shown tremendous growth as a leader and trainer to other guides. Jordan can be counted on when times are difficult and makes smart decisions during stressful situations. Always on time, always super-helpful, takes initiative and good direction. He has excellent backcountry skills. |
| How would you rate your experience working with this person? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required) | Jordan has been incredibly responsible as a leader within our company. He has shown tremendous growth as a leader and trainer to other guides. Jordan can be counted on when times are difficult and makes smart decisions during stressful situations. Always on time, always super-helpful, takes initiative and good direction. He has excellent backcountry skills. |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding handling conflict (not required) | Can diffuse any situation |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work | 5-excellent |
| Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required) | Top tier worker, takes initiative on tasks. Always gets the job done and excels at any task. |
| 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? | Tons of strengths: leadership, responsible, punctual, takes initiative, looks for ways to improve, coachable. |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | None. He would be an excellent person to have on any team! |
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