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Jeff Miner

Mesa

Summary

Proven leader in outdoor recreation for over 30 years with extensive experience in business operations management and marketing strategies. Successfully developed training programs approved by state and federal agencies, while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Director of Education

Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School
Collbran
01.2011 - Current
  • Teaching all aspects of the Outdoor Recreation Industry to men and women that are looking to have a career in the Outdoors as a tour guide, Wranglers, Hospitality guest Services. We are Approved by the Colorado Department of Higher Education and the Department of Occupational Schools. We train Civilians, and we are Approved by the Veterans Administration for veterans to use their Post 9-11 GI Bill and Vocational Rehab to train for a Career in the Outdoors. We teach Horsemanship, Outdoor Camp Cooking, Guiding for Hunting and Fishingand Outdoor Tours, Wilderness Survival, First Aid/CPR, Packing skills on Mules and Horses, and all Overall Guiding for the Country. I also do Marketing for the School at trade shows, Social Media, and run all day to day operations of the School.

www.guideschool.com

970-268-5205 Office

Owner/Hunting Fishing Outfitter

Cache Creek Outfitters
Mesa
04.2005 - Current
  • Running all day to day Operations of a Hunting, Fishing, and Trail Riding Business. Taking Clients out on Outdoor excursions in the Backcountry of Colorado and New Mexico. Setting up backcountry Camps for guests for summer pack trips and Hunters in the fall. Marketing of all activities at Trade shows around the US, and Internet Marketing.

General Manager

Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School
Woodland Park
03.1994 - 04.2005
  • Ran all day to day operations of The Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School. I started with this Operation in 1994 and was instrumental in building the program from its infancy to what it is today. I was there from 1994-1999, then again in 2003-2005. Then i purchased the School in 2011, and run this company at the present. This has been the backbone of my career over the past 30 years. This program is a State of Colorado Approved School.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Outfitting And Guiding

Rus Willis Guide And Outfitter School
Heron, MT
05-1991

High School Diploma -

River Falls High School
River Falls, WI
05-1982

Applied Mathematics

University of Wisconsin, River Falls
River Falls, WI

US Army
Ft. Jackson South Carolina

Skills

  • Outdoor recreation instruction
  • Wilderness survival training
  • Marketing strategies
  • First aid certification
  • Client relations
  • Business operations management
  • Safety compliance
  • Customer service
  • Staff hiring
  • Growth strategy implementation
  • Employee development
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving

Timeline

Owner/Director of Education

Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School
01.2011 - Current

Owner/Hunting Fishing Outfitter

Cache Creek Outfitters
04.2005 - Current

General Manager

Colorado Outdoor Adventure Guide School
03.1994 - 04.2005

Graduate Certificate - Outfitting And Guiding

Rus Willis Guide And Outfitter School

High School Diploma -

River Falls High School

Applied Mathematics

University of Wisconsin, River Falls

US Army
Jeff Miner