| 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 | LEE BELOWSKI |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | Operations Manager |
| Company Name | eNRG Kayaking |
| 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 | Cooper Vafi |
| What was the person’s title and/or job duties? | Counselor/ Raft/Kayak Guide, Reservationist/Rental Staff |
| What are/were the dates this person worked for your company? | 6/2026-current |
| Reason for leaving employment | Still employed |
| Is this person eligible for rehire? | N/A - Still employed |
| Key descriptors | Dependable, great with kids, flexable |
| How would you rate your experience working with this person? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required) | He was dependable, flexible, and great with kids. He was someone I could count on to show up, adapt when plans changed, and work well with both participants and the rest of the team. I had a very positive experience working with him. |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers? | 4-very good |
| Comments regarding handling conflict (not required) | He handled conflict calmly and professionally. He was able to listen, communicate clearly, and work through issues without escalating the situation. |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work | 5-excellent |
| Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required) | He was dependable and engaged in his work. He took his responsibilities seriously, was willing to help where needed, and maintained a positive attitude with both participants and coworkers. |
| Please rate this person's willingness or desire to improve their performance at work | 4-very good |
| Comments regarding willingness or desire to improve performance (not required) | He was always looking for opportunities to gain more experience and grow in his role. He actively sought out new challenges and pursued additional certifications to continue building his skills and knowledge. |
| What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses? | His biggest strengths were his dependability, flexibility, and ability to work well with kids and as part of a team. He was eager to learn and take on new experiences. As with anyone early in their "career", continued experience will help him further develop his skills and confidence. |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | He genuinely cared about doing a good job and approached his work with maturity and a desire to keep growing. I think he would be a strong addition to an organization that values someone who is motivated to learn and develop professionally. |
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