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Your NamePhil Russell
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Your TitleUSCG Captain/Trip leader/raft guide/hunting guide
Company NameHells Canyon Raft, Sabalo Marine
Type of ReferenceEmployment Reference
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Name of employeeJordan 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 employmentStill employed
Is this person eligible for rehire?Yes
Key descriptorsJordan 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.
One of the best guides I’ve ever worked with and an exceptional leader amongst his peers.

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 work5-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 work5-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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