| 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 | Suzanne Birch |
| Your Email | Email hidden; Javascript is required. |
| Your Title | Executive Director |
| Company Name | Birch Community Setvices |
| 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 | Melody Blaj |
| What was the person’s title and/or job duties? | Garden Manager |
| What are/were the dates this person worked for your company? | May 2023 to current |
| Reason for leaving employment | Still employed |
| Is this person eligible for rehire? | N/A - Still employed |
| Key descriptors | Extremely dependable, goes above and beyond what’s required. Relational, knowledgeable. |
| How would you rate your experience working with this person? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding your experience working with this person (not required) | I love working with Melody. She’s always thinking ahead, always looking for more education to do her job well and to teach our participants to enjoy gardening well learning how to live sustainably. |
| Please rate this person's ability to handle conflict with employees and/or customers? | 5-excellent |
| Comments regarding handling conflict (not required) | The owner of the property where our teaching garden is located is not always an easy person to work with. Melody has gone out of her way to develop and strengthen that relationship. |
| Please rate this person's dedication or engagement to their work | 5-excellent |
| Comments about dedication or engagement to work (not required) | Melody is an all-in type of person. She believes in caring for herself and for others, and is committed to whatever she does |
| 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) | She asks for and willingly receives input. |
| What would you consider this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses? | Her strengths are curiosity and seeking knowledge. |
| Is there anything else you feel would be important for us to know, and if so, please describe? | I encourage you to hire Melody in this teaching position as she will be thorough and relational in the process and represent you well. |
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