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Preferred Name
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Micaela (Mac) Gottino

Edwards

Summary

College student specializing in Outdoor Education and Psychology, focused on enhancing personal growth through nature-based experiences. Seeking gap semester or year opportunities starting Summer 2025, with flexibility to relocate. Possesses practical experience in outdoor education and a solid foundation in hospitality, emphasizing communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. Interested in programs that integrate adventure, education, and wellness, aiming to contribute to impactful work while gaining insights from seasoned professionals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Beaver Creek
11.2024 - 04.2025
  • Company Overview: Luxury winter resort setting
  • I worked at the Ritz Carlton this winter as a seasonal employee
  • Served high-profile guests in a luxury resort setting during peak ski season, ensuring each guest had a proper experience
  • Maintained professionalism in a fast-paced, yet upscale environment and remained flexible with last minute guest requests
  • Ensured each guest feel welcomed and was adaptable to help answer any of their questions, even if it was not in my department
  • Luxury ski resort setting
  • Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.

Food Runner, Host, Server

Sauce On The Creek
Avon
01.2022 - 09.2024
  • Worked at Sauce for over two years starting as a host, progressing to food runner and then server once I turned 18.
  • Served in a busy, high volume Italian restaurant that has allowed me to learn to work under pressure, manage time productively, and strive to provide excellent customer service at all times
  • Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
  • Greeted guests with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Employed strong organizational skills to handle high-volume service periods without compromising quality.

Voluntary Teen Staff Member and Staff Team Captain

Choice Center Teen Leadership
Las Vegas
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: Teen Leadership is a leadership program for teens aged 13-18.
  • Introduced new arrivals to other participants, acted as a mentor, and encouraged participation.
  • The program has a volunteer teen staff team that supports the program in coaching the new teens going through the program, which I was a captain of for 2 years
  • This course has taught me how to be vulnerable, a strong public speaker, and open minded and flexible while working with different kinds of personality types
  • Teen Leadership is a leadership program for teens 13-18 that wish to work on themselves, develop a variety of leadership and emotional intelligence skills, and become a leader in their lives

Education

Bachelor's - Psychology, Outdoor Education

Colorado Mountain College
Edwards
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Battle Mountain High School
Edwards
05.2023

Skills

  • CPR Certification
  • Public Speaking
  • Creative
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • AIARE 1 Certified
  • WES Backcountry Navigation Course Completion
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Active listening

Preferred Name

Mac Gottino

Certification

  • TIPS
  • CPR
  • AIARE 1 - Level 1 Avalanche Training

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Server

The Ritz Carlton Bachelor Gulch
11.2024 - 04.2025

Food Runner, Host, Server

Sauce On The Creek
01.2022 - 09.2024

Voluntary Teen Staff Member and Staff Team Captain

Choice Center Teen Leadership
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor's - Psychology, Outdoor Education

Colorado Mountain College

High School Diploma -

Battle Mountain High School
Micaela (Mac) Gottino